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    Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations

    Full disclosure, I'm using the tools as intended from the manufacturer, with their proprietary pads and compounds. Of all the systems I have from Meguiar's, 3D, and Menzerna - on either the Flex 3401, or PC 7424, the Rupes system is typically winning in both cut, and finish. This makes for a very efficient process, saving a lot of time and energy. I've been using the two versions opposite each other since the summer of 2017. Today I was compelled to share my experiences.

    The Coarse (Blue) pads:
    Overall, the cut of the new pads is significantly reduced compared to the original. For example - I can compound all of the defects out of a given section completely with the original version in two, maybe three section passes. The new pads couldn't get the job done before the compound was exhausted. I eventually dialed in a process of two section cycles consisting of four section passes each. That's a total of eight passes with a pad cleaning and reloading in between compared to two or three total section passes the original pads + Zephir took. Finish was similar, cut was way off.

    That was a very hard pill to swallow. Especially considering the originals aren't currently available.

    The medium (yellow) pads:
    Consistent with the cutting pads, defect removal was severely reduced. The original yellow pads were very effective for me in time saving one step applications. Again, defect removal could be completed in about three or four passes, excellent finish (most times. Some finishes would micromar). The new version took multiple passes, and after three section cycles, I had to switch back to the originals. I wanted to finish the job before next winter..

    In conclusion, I'm definitely not a fan of these new versions. I use them on the PC a lot with M100, or M205, and they seem good in that situation, but as far as with the Zephir, and Keramik they incredibly inefficient for my situation.

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    Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations

    How would you rank Meguiars mf pads? Those original Rupes mf pads.were not very durable. Hopefully the new foamed mf pads will rock

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    Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations

    Quote Originally Posted by Joel1979 View Post
    How would you rank Meguiars mf pads? Those original Rupes mf pads.were not very durable. Hopefully the new foamed mf pads will rock
    The megs are great, but I'd have to do a side by side using the same juice.

    I agree about the durability. I scalped a good half dozen of the original cutting pads by over brushing them. Part of the problem was that I'd over work the compound - "cooking" the abrasives into the fibers. Those would be a nightmare to clean.

    If Rupes is using the same microfiber materials they're currently using, with a foam interface used on their wool, it will probably reduce their cutting ability even further.

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    Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations

    That’s interesting, as Jason Rose was a big part of developing the newest Rupes MF pads.


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    Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations

    Yeah and those white rupes microfibers seems very similar to ones on megs microfober pads. Rupes woolpads area great though.

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    Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations

    I used the new Rupes microfiber pads and I didn’t think they cut as fast as the Meguires microfiber pads. I really like the Rupes wool pads too.

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    Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations

    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

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    Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations

    Quote Originally Posted by Eldorado2k View Post
    and finish down like a foam polishing pad.



    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.
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    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.
    Challenge accepted. I’ve got a black car lined up this week.

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    Re: Original Vs Current Rupes Microfiber Pad Observations

    Quote Originally Posted by Eldorado2k View Post
    Challenge accepted. I’ve got a black car lined up this week.
    Prep wipe must be done.
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