autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum Autogeek on TV
car wax, car care and auto detailing forumAutogeekonline autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum HomeForumBlogAutogeek.net StoreDetailing Classes with Mike PhillipsGalleryDetailing How To's
 
Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12
Results 11 to 19 of 19
  1. #11
    Super Member Eldorado2k's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2015
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Posts
    13,659
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations

    Quote Originally Posted by WRAPT C5Z06 View Post
    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.

  2. #12
    Super Member Eldorado2k's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2015
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Posts
    13,659
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations

    *knock on wood* lol.

  3. Likes oneheadlite liked this post
  4. #13
    Super Member Bill D's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    The First Coast of FL
    Posts
    2,292
    Post Thanks / Like

    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.

  5. Likes Eldorado2k liked this post
  6. #14
    Super Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    Pasadena, CA
    Posts
    12,615
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations

    Quote Originally Posted by Eldorado2k View Post
    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.
    '03 Corvette Z06

  7. #15
    Super Member Eldorado2k's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2015
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Posts
    13,659
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations

    Quote Originally Posted by WRAPT C5Z06 View Post
    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.

  8. #16
    Super Member dlc95's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Location
    Rochester Hills, Mi
    Posts
    6,011
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations

    Quote Originally Posted by Eldorado2k View Post
    Step up to the Lake Country HDO Heavy Cut Microfiber Pads.







    They’re a clear cut above past renditions of microfiber pads because they were engineered for modern day long throw polishers. They feature a cooling chamber, fibers that don’t matt down quite like the other microfiber pads + they’re built tough and won’t delaminate, and best of all they cut like a chisel and finish down like a foam polishing pad.





    Top of the line pads. IMO it gets no better.

    6.5 inch Lake Country HDO Fiber Heavy Cutting Pad
    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.

  9. #17
    Super Member dlc95's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Location
    Rochester Hills, Mi
    Posts
    6,011
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations

    Quote Originally Posted by WRAPT C5Z06 View Post
    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.

  10. #18
    Regular Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2016
    Posts
    199
    Post Thanks / Like

    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?

  11. #19
    Super Member dlc95's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Location
    Rochester Hills, Mi
    Posts
    6,011
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations

    Quote Originally Posted by Joel1979 View Post
    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.

Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 4
    Last Post: 05-28-2020, 09:24 AM
  2. Rupes LHR15 Mark2 & Ibrid Nano - Issues Concerns and Observations
    By Perfectionista in forum RUPES BigFoot Oribital Polishers
    Replies: 31
    Last Post: 01-28-2020, 07:37 PM
  3. rupes original bigfoot 15 vs griots boss 15
    By fightnews in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 01-04-2017, 05:43 PM
  4. Rupes microfiber pads
    By aburgeson in forum Product Reviews
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 08-11-2014, 02:19 PM
  5. Rupes Microfiber Cutting Disc with Rupes Zephir Gloss Coarse Gel Compound
    By Mike Phillips in forum Ask your detailing questions!
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 07-19-2014, 05:30 PM

Members who have read this thread: 0

There are no members to list at the moment.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

» March 2024

S M T W T F S
2526272829 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 123456