Rupes 21 with non-Rupes pads

**MshawnBauer** · 03-27-2014, 06:51 AM

I have yet to try the Rupes pads. I've used my LC and Meg's pads with no issues at all. I actually find them hard to get off of the machine? The complete opposite of "flying off". I am ordering some of the I rupes pads to compare, in the mean time my current supply of pads work great.

**parttimer** · 03-27-2014, 07:12 AM

Rupes used death velcro, pads DON"T want to come off for me. Its like trying to peal a potato with your finger. Having said that, I have used LC ccs pads and hydro's with no problem. However the Rupes pads do kick a$$. I broke down and ordered a collection after attending a Thursday night detail at AG.

**top189h** · 03-27-2014, 07:40 AM

I only used Uber/BnS pads with my 15 and I have never had any issues in use. I broke down and ordered some Rupes microfiber pads as my Meguiars pads all came apart except for one (while sitting). Once I need more foam pads, I will definitely be buying the Rupes pads, especially if they are anything like the quality in their microfiber pads.

**RawDetail** · 03-27-2014, 01:54 PM

Does anyone find any issues with less surface area on the Rupes MF pads? They have huge air holes in them and I'm just wondering if people are having to do more passes or find less surface area covered because of this?

**ski2** · 03-27-2014, 07:00 PM

The Rupes 6" backing plate is available with Velcro that has less holding power than the standard backing plate. The part number is 981.320 but haven't seen a 5" with less holding power.

**Bates Detailing** · 03-27-2014, 07:56 PM

I've used the rupes pads, 3m pads, bs pads, lake country pads, some other crappy pads (don't no the name of) - none have flown off..... and usually just use speed six most of the times. No issues here - but YES the velcro backing plate is a BEAST! I feel like Im trying to pull an acme magnet off a safe!