Rupes Pad - prime or not

[lane5515]

I would like your opinion on whether or not the Rupes pads should be primed before polishing or simply start with 3-4 drops of product. I will soon be trying the UHS pads for the first time so your feedback is appreciated.

[The Guz]

See some of these posts. There is some good info

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[RaskyR1]

Depends on the polish being used

[Zubair]

RUPES Pad and Compound Recommendation Charts

[lane5515]

Thanks for the replies. When I searched Rupes Pads I got over 500 post hits and I didn't read all of them close enough. If you have found any other methods that work well please let me know.

[adolfitovr6]

on my experience foam rupes pads and meguiars compounds like 105, 101, 205, they work better with out primed and also noticed low dust.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Rupes says to avoid solvent based polishes with their pads, FYI

[idriveblackcars]

When I do use Rupes foam I only use them with Rupes liquids. And I do prime the pad (not as saturated as priming a microfiber)and add 4 small drops. Then 3 drops after that until I change pads.

[dlc95]

When I do use Rupes foam I only use them with Rupes liquids. And I do prime the pad (not as saturated as priming a microfiber)and add 4 small drops. Then 3 drops after that until I change pads.

Same here.

[manateemark]

I think it also needs to be stated what size pad you are using. As on the 100mm pads I use 2 drops then 1 till I switch, but I on the 170mm pads I'll use like 5-6 drops, and then 3 till I switch.