Essence education please

[512detail]

I applied by hand on my drag wheels, then immediately pbl wheel coating.

Carpro recommends an eraser wipe if applied by hand, which I didnt do because at that time I hadn`t read any instructions I was just winging it.

About two months later they appear to be fine to me and bead nicely but who knows, all I know is it looks good.

Has anyone tried applying by hand? Just wondering

If its heat activated then I guess I`d say I failed...

[donbeezy]

Used Essence for the 1st time last weekend. G15 + Scholl Concepts Neo Spider & White pads, I think I went too fast and had some dusting dusting. Applied it at speed 1.5 then bumped it up to 3.5 (I did the washer mod) to work it in. I primed the pad with 5 pea sized dots and a spray of Wolfgang Pad Werks Conditioner. Then put the same amount on again and started. Both pads were brand new. I did 5 passes, it was a bit harder to wipe off than it should have been, but wasn`t super hard. Outside of the dusting and extra effort to remove, seems like a pretty easy product to use.
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I had dusting too. I was on g21 with black pad. 2 speed to spread then I tried 3.5-5 to see if dusting would lessen. no matter what speed. still dusted some. I found the faster the speed the easier it is to wipe. at 5, it becomes almost clear and nothing to wipe

[allenk4]

I primed the pad with 5 pea sized dots and a spray of Wolfgang Pad Werks Conditioner. Then put the same amount on again and started.

Why would you mix Pad Conditioner with Essence?

That seems like a terrible idea!


If you follow the FAQ from CarPro-US; the product is one of the easiest I have used.

[512detail]

Why would you mix Pad Conditioner with Essence?

That seems like a terrible idea!


If you follow the FAQ from CarPro-US; the product is one of the easiest I have used.

rupes finishing mf.
I used pad conditioner (one spritz before priming)



No issues with removal or dusting. Speed 2 to spread and then 4 with a little pressure (duetto). Two passes. Did add a few dots after 1st pass though. Did half my challenger trunk lid, repeated on other side of trunk lid.

U think the oils in the conditioner will adversely affect the essence? Isn`t the sio2 activated with heat, and at that point wouldn`t it be reasonable to say the conditioner has already been `spent` if you will.

[JBM]

Essence is extremely easy to use and buff off. Adding anything to the process would only make it less effective.

[allenk4]

[/QUOTE]U think the oils in the conditioner will adversely affect the essence? Isn`t the sio2 activated with heat, and at that point wouldn`t it be reasonable to say the conditioner has already been `spent` if you will.[/QUOTE]

Why are you resistant to following the Manufacturers Instruction?

Would you apply pad conditioner to a coating applicator or to a wax spreading sponge?


Makes zero sense


Why take a chance?


What do you believe you are gaining by the use of Pad Conditioner?

[quebert]

U think the oils in the conditioner will adversely affect the essence? Isn`t the sio2 activated with heat, and at that point wouldn`t it be reasonable to say the conditioner has already been `spent` if you will.

Why are you resistant to following the Manufacturers Instruction?

Would you apply pad conditioner to a coating applicator or to a wax spreading sponge?


Makes zero sense


Why take a chance?


What do you believe you are gaining by the use of Pad Conditioner?

Priming with pad conditioner just means I don`t have to use product to prime the pad. I have the 8oz bottle, so I`m not trying to over use it. I`m far from super knowledgeable here, but from everything I`ve read pad conditioner replaces the need to use extra product to prime a dry pad. I could be doing it wrong when it comes to Essence, but I didn`t see anything in the FAQ about not doing it this way. Some people use extra product, some use pad conditioner, some use a QD.

[allenk4]

I didn`t see anything in the FAQ about not doing it this way. Some people use extra product, some use pad conditioner, some use a QD.

Are you under the impression that everything you should NOT do with a product is listed in the directions/FAQ?



Detailers who use a spritz of something to prime their pad are doing so with a compound or polish...not an LSP.


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[quebert]

Are you under the impression that everything you should NOT do with a product is listed in the directions/FAQ?



Detailers who use a spritz of something to prime their pad are doing so with a compound or polish...not an LSP.


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I wouldn`t expect them to list everything, I mean on the product page on Carpro they refer to it as a polish multiple times, and on their web site it`s listed under the compounds & polishes category, and those are 2 things I would use a pad conditioner with *shrug*

[allenk4]

Never mind.

Do what you like.

[KBsToy]

PM Ben@3D he can answer ur question.........

[KBzPTGT]

Never mind.

Do what you like.

Even though he isn`t the OP, the thread title is "Essence education please" so his post does fall into that catagory and you are trying to assist him in that education

[JBM]

If I remember correctly the pad shouldnt be primed with essence.

[Jsmooth]

Hey Jeff if you wanna call me I was one of the main testers for Essence during development and am very aware of the ins and outs. As ^ if you want extra cut priming the pad is good ideal

[Mbkite]

How can I get a jsmooth # on my speed dial. I don`t have my essence yet still to cold around here but would like to know how to use it if I fail.