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Got me some Essence + on Order.
I have not used a finishing pad in a long time....the finishing pad in my stash are not thin...
What finishing pad would ya`ll say would be nice and simpatico for my Rupes 15 or Boss 21..5" plates.
Looking at all the usual suspects
Urotec
LC Thins
Never used these brands for pads but also looking at Griots and CarPros ~gloss~ pad
I use the carpro gloss pads if I am using Essence for that final step gloss enhancement. Not much cut on the gloss pads, I think they are rated at 1 for cut/8 for gloss according to the CarPro site. They are great for softer paints that mar easily as well. I used them with Essence recently on a black Saab with very soft paint to enhance gloss and clean up any left over marring from the compound/ polish steps. Worked very well.
https://www.carpro-us.com/polishing-...o-gloss-pad-5/
Features:
- Extreme Gloss Pads for Intense Reflections!
- Super Soft open cell Japanese foam
- Dense Foam Urethane Interlayer
- Bevel profile
- High strength adhesive
Specifications:
- Fabricated in: Japan
- Assembled in: China
- Polishing Face Material: Open cell Polyurethane
- Polishing Face Diameter: 5 1/2"
- Hook & Loop Diameter: 4 7/8"
- Total thickness: 1 1/4"
- Color: White
- Polishing Foam: 3/4" Thick (White)
- Dense Urethane Interlayer: 3/8" Thick (Blue)
- Velcro Color: White
- Cut: 1/8 (Light)
- Finish: 8/8 (Glossy)
- Quantity: 1
If you can get some gloss pads then get them. If not the Rupes white pad worked just fine.
http://www.autopia.org/forums/detail...nce-plius.html
From CarPro`s product description of Essence Plus:
Precautions:
On coated surfaces If using machine, use only with CarPro Gloss pad
On coated surfaces - Avoid edging pad into a curve and keep pad flush with paint
Keep container tightly closed after use
Keep container out of the sun
Test product on inconspicuous area before use
Store in cool dry place
Keep away from children
Do not ingest
Not for use as a primer
The CarPro Gloss Pads are great. I would go with those and buy them from Autopia...
CarPro 5.5 inch Gloss Pad