Carpro Essence user error

[hogie]

That seems so counter intuitive. I am glad I read this before my coming attempt this spring.

[RobertJ34]

zmcgovern45:

Would that be the same process if you were using a Megs Microfiber pad? (as in do not prime the pad) I Plan to use essence within the next month and I will begin with a less aggressive pad, but I want to be sure in the event I need to use the Megs Micro Pad.

Thanks

[SonOfOC]

I've had great success using Zach's advice, but polishing BMW Jet black with Reflect and a Rupes can be frustrating. It leaves these super tiny tick marks that are very difficult to see. For me it was much easier to clean them up with a rotary.

[zmcgovern45]

zmcgovern45:

Would that be the same process if you were using a Megs Microfiber pad? (as in do not prime the pad) I Plan to use essence within the next month and I will begin with a less aggressive pad, but I want to be sure in the event I need to use the Megs Micro Pad.

Thanks

If you're using a microfiber pad, I fee it's safe to assume you're looking to maximize cut. In this instance, lightly prime the MF pad with Essence, and use 2 small dots of product for each working section.

Again, clean the pad after each section.

[larry33]

SonofOC..Care to elaborate on ur technique? I wouldn't have thought of cleaning up with a rotary

[RaskyR1]

I've noticed some light marring with Essence on the very first section I did with 2 different cars now. When this happened I applied a few more drops of polish, hit the area again, and it was crystal clear. I believe some paints are simply more susceptible to marring with a dry pad so I suggest doing a few sections until the pad is "primed" if you will, and not just writing the process off after doing just one section.


Just my $.02

Here is my truck after Essence on the G15 with BOSS MF pads. First test section was marring but after that it was perfect under the Fenix PD35 and Scangrip LED

[Matt@Revive]

I've had great success using Zach's advice, but polishing BMW Jet black with Reflect and a Rupes can be frustrating. It leaves these super tiny tick marks that are very difficult to see. For me it was much easier to clean them up with a rotary.

this it what i'm getting with Essence. i used HD Polish on a yellow pad and the paint is clean, tick free, even after an IPA wipe.

[SonOfOC]

this it what i'm getting with Essence. i used HD Polish on a yellow pad and the paint is clean, tick free, even after an IPA wipe.

I too used HD Polish! Those tick marks on soft dark paint (especially jet black BMW) is a PITA

[DBAILEY]

Makes me wonder if Essence is leaving marring on other cars, but its filling it at the same time