Game Changing Performance: CarPro Denim Orange Peel Pad Review

Very nice results. I would have loved to try these out at the NE help in the heartland. Thanks for sharing Todd and posting your product list.
 
I didn't see any mention of using on a D.A., Do you think it would have any effect at all on orange peel if used on one, maybe with a more aggressive polish? Do you know if they plan on coming out with an orange peel pad for the D.A,? The factory paint on my Corvette is loaded with it, I've used various Menzerna products, without much improvement, and being the novice that I am, I'm not about to go near it with wet sanding or a rotary, so am I out of luck, or is there hope for me, and others, down the road? Excellent review as always!
 
Great review Todd ,thank you, im very happy you like it and got very good results.
i would suggest uploading a video for how you exactly polished the surface
since this is the most important part.
still, these pads should be used for more skilled customers who have some experience with polishing. even though its still not that hard to use, almost same as any cutting pads polishing.
the 50/50 pics looks good to demo the OP removing!
 
thanks so much for sharing Todd.

I was looking for this article ever since Mike Philips wrote that u tried the Car Pro denim pads with Menz FG400... The results are fantastic.. thanks again
 
vetteman8607 said:
I didn't see any mention of using on a D.A., Do you think it would have any effect at all on orange peel if used on one, maybe with a more aggressive polish? Do you know if they plan on coming out with an orange peel pad for the D.A,? The factory paint on my Corvette is loaded with it, I've used various Menzerna products, without much improvement, and being the novice that I am, I'm not about to go near it with wet sanding or a rotary, so am I out of luck, or is there hope for me, and others, down the road? Excellent review as always!
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CarPro recommends using these pads with a rotary style polisher and I can see why. I would assume the planning ability (created by fast rotation) is necessary to level the paint.

I will play with these on a da when the opportunity allows and report back when I find. If you are novice I wouldn't recommend these.
 
Avi@CarPro said:
Great review Todd ,thank you, im very happy you like it and got very good results.
i would suggest uploading a video for how you exactly polished the surface
since this is the most important part.
still, these pads should be used for more skilled customers who have some experience with polishing. even though its still not that hard to use, almost same as any cutting pads polishing.
the 50/50 pics looks good to demo the OP removing!
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Videos are always in the works. ;)
 
Todd Helme said:
CarPro recommends using these pads with a rotary style polisher and I can see why. I would assume the planning ability (created by fast rotation) is necessary to level the paint.

I will play with these on a da when the opportunity allows and report back when I find. If you are novice I wouldn't recommend these.
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Thanks Todd, I appreciate your response, and admire your ability. See you at detail fest!
 
Thanks for the review, Todd!

I've been watching these pads for quite a while now and have been waiting for a few more people I trust to try them before I give them a shot. My concerns from day one were panel temps and how they handle highly contoured panels.

You've already commented on the panel temps, which are a bit high, but how do you feel they handle highly curved panels?

Do you see yourself using these over sanding on a high end restoration?


Thanks,
Rasky
 
RaskyR1 said:
Thanks for the review, Todd!
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Thanks Chad!

I've been watching these pads for quite a while now and have been waiting for a few more people I trust to try them before I give them a shot. My concerns from day one were panel temps and how they handle highly contoured panels.

You've already commented on the panel temps, which are a bit high, but how do you feel they handle highly curved panels?
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The panel temps get warm, but honestly nothing I would concern myself with or nothing any experienced rotary user should fear. The key word is, of course, experienced. I could see panel temps getting very high on plastic/composite body panels if somebody who is less experienced doesn't understand the difference in heat dissipation.

That said, these pads should only be used by experienced users anyways and are marketed as such.


As far as curvy panels, its a crap shoot. They work well on convex panels with the understanding that the usable polishing areas is the only area where pad contact is occurring. For concave surfaces you will better off with sand paper.



Do you see yourself using these over sanding on a high end restoration?


Thanks,
Rasky
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They have some benefit on certain types of work depending on the condition of the paint. With the Ferrari 330 linked below, I used them as a compounding pad because I was able to flatten some areas of excessive orange people (without over flattening the paint). It was great to truly amp up the gloss without requiring additional steps.

http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums...aint-texture-removal-over-60-labor-hours.html
 
These pads work amazingly well for defect removal with out flattening out paint if you use them with a softer backing plate. I use them all the time in this fashion.
 
Jsmooth said:
These pads work amazingly well for defect removal with out flattening out paint if you use them with a softer backing plate. I use them all the time in this fashion.
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Just like sandpaper, it really does come down to the backing plate for leveling ability. Great to here!
 
Thanks for keeping us apprised! Would you still say that Menzerna FG400 is your go-to when using these pads? (FG400 is the go-to for everything!) Did you find anything else now a year later that you wished you would have known during your first attempt?
 
Hi Todd, nice job on the orange peel removal. I also have a mazda3 hatchback that was repainted on the drivers side. My hood was also repainted. They were nice to wet sand my hood but left my drivers side with orange peel that looks about like yours did.

How did the denim pad work on the profiles of the front fender? That is where my orange peel is the worst.


 
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