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Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations
Originally Posted by
WRAPT C5Z06
Prep wipe must be done.
That stipulation didn’t seem to apply to my “light colored paint”.
There’s alot of people who are quik to point towards light colored or white colored vehicles as if we or in this case I can’t spot haze just because the paint is white and I disagree with that.
That’s like saying someone could pour you a drink with some store brand whiskey & cola and you wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between that and the good stuff because it’s mixed with cola.. You can’t hide cheap booze the same way white paint can’t hide haze... Either you know what you’re doing and achieve good results or you don’t no matter what color vehicle you’re polishing.
We can see regardless of what color the paint is.
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Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations
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Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations
Different lighting plays a role in how well you can see remaining defects. If you inspect with enough different lighting sources for enough time you can spot them no matter what color the paint is. Sometimes the inspecting is the longest part of the entire detail.
Treat it like it's the only one in the world.
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Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations
Originally Posted by
Eldorado2k
Either you know what you’re doing and achieve good results or you don’t no matter what color vehicle you’re polishing.
Couldn't disagree more. Haze will DEFINITELY be harder to spot on light colors as opposed to dark. Especially light metallics.
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Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations
Originally Posted by
WRAPT C5Z06
Couldn't disagree more. Haze will DEFINITELY be harder to spot on light colors as opposed to dark. Especially light metallics.
Yea but it’s still visable. All it takes is a close look or proper lighting. It’s not invisible.
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Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations
Originally Posted by
Eldorado2k
I have the standard ones, without the hole, and yes, they cut like crazy. I'd have to A/B them with the others. I bought them intending to use on the PC. So far, the original Buff and Shine pads are my favorite on the PC.
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Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations
Originally Posted by
WRAPT C5Z06
I wouldn't go that far. With that light colored paint, haze isn't going to be clearly evident. Try that same combo on black paint and it won't finish like a foam polishing pad.
If I see a white-ish, or bluish halo after paint prep, it isn't a show car finish for me. Easy to see on dark, but my car is white, and my girl's is bright yellow. I can see it clear as day.
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Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations
Btw have anyone tested Lake Country low lint foam interface woolpads? How do they compare to Rupes wool pads?
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Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations
Originally Posted by
Joel1979
Btw have anyone tested Lake Country low lint foam interface woolpads? How do they compare to Rupes wool pads?
I tried one, but didn't have any Rupes wool to use it against. I used it with M100 on a 3401, and it quickly removed all the defects from some pretty "resistant" GM paint.
For being "low lint", they still linted - even after seasoning them. Not as bad as the Megs W-4000 though.
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