HD Speed and Uro-Fiber 6` pads

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So this will be my first time trying any Uro-Fiber pads. Supposedly they are able to compound, polish, and wax all at one step. Any of you used this combination? Do I need to prime the Uro-Fiber pads like I would with a foam pad? Any other tips for this set up? I will be trying this out on a 2007 Mazda CX-5 on Sunday hopefully. A client is wanting to sell their CX 5 and wanted to get it good as it can get (it does have clear coat failure and complete paint removed at a few spots). I will wash with CG Citrus wash, decon with Nanoskin Iron-fallout Remover (decent results on my personal car), clay, and then AIO HD Speed with the Uro-Fiber pad. Updates will follow in a brief write-up. Thanks in advance!
 
I`ve been using the urofiber pads ever since they came out

I just treat them like a normal microfiber pad... a few more drops than normal on the first pass and then the usual 3 dots or so afterwards

I`ve never used them to apply wax or anything,, just for compounding, polishing and my preference (using them with an AIO like Poorboys PW- or recently with 3d AAT finishing polish which worked very well)
 
I have yet to find a compound that will work at high speed on the urofiber pads and not leave a mess to correct on black -- I don`t believe it can be done.. .at least not my standards of gloss BUT I`m looking forward to being wrong on this one day
 
It was actually 512detail`s input that made me buy a set. Looking forward to trying them out with PWC soon. Just waiting to schedule the job. Would have been the last job I did, but the owner didn`t realize the power outlets in the underground parking at his apartment complex aren`t actually on 24/7. So, no power access :(
 
How do they finish? I`ve been using microfiber pads since they first arrived and love them for cutting and fast defect removal, but I switch to foam for finishing. I`ve used the Meg`s finishing MF pads and they are just ok for finishing. I can see where they would be great for an AOI. Anyone used them with Essence?
 
rlmccarty2000 said:
How do they finish? I`ve been using microfiber pads since they first arrived and love them for cutting and fast defect removal, but I switch to foam for finishing. I`ve used the Meg`s finishing MF pads and they are just ok for finishing. I can see where they would be great for an AOI. Anyone used them with Essence?
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yea I tried them with essence on my dads denali (the black cherry Yukon)

they cut better than the rupes yellow foam pad and finished great but I needed more cut so I went with 3d AAT finishing polish on a fresh Urofiber pad (and maroon urotech pad which seemed to do about the same thing with the AAT finishing polish)

they are just not going to cut like a 100% cutting pad, I don`t care what anyone tells you..its the nature of the design...they just wont..but I think their true merit is with an AIO like PW-
the cut they provide on a non abrasive polish like the PW- line ... its just unreal

also I will add that I was able to cut DEEP with these pads and invincible primer on the cosmic high gloss hellcat I did- and the finish would have been ok for most people I`d imagine..but not for a mopar coming out of my garage so I added another step with the primer and a softer pad
 
512detail said:
yea I tried them with essence on my dads denali (the black cherry Yukon)

they cut better than the rupes yellow foam pad and finished great but I needed more cut so I went with 3d AAT finishing polish on a fresh Urofiber pad (and maroon urotech pad which seemed to do about the same thing with the AAT finishing polish)

they are just not going to cut like a 100% cutting pad, I don`t care what anyone tells you..its the nature of the design...they just wont..but I think their true merit is with an AIO like PW-
the cut they provide on a non abrasive polish like the PW- line ... its just unreal

also I will add that I was able to cut DEEP with these pads and invincible primer on the cosmic high gloss hellcat I did- and the finish would have been ok for most people I`d imagine..but not for a mopar coming out of my garage so I added another step with the primer and a softer pad
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That`s what I expected. It`s the compound that is more important than the pad, although the pad is very important. I believe that any MF pad will leave some micromarring. That`s why I always finish with foam. It does sound like a great pad for mobile/production detailers needing to do quick work or just as a cutting pad.
 
rlmccarty2000 said:
That`s what I expected. It`s the compound that is more important than the pad, although the pad is very important. I believe that any MF pad will leave some micromarring. That`s why I always finish with foam. It does sound like a great pad for mobile/production detailers needing to do quick work or just as a cutting pad.
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I won`t be using them for much two step work- unless a medium cut is all that`s needed and I can finish up with essence on foam pad or something similar

but they sure are handy for light to moderate polishing and that`s tested and proven on a pitch black chevy, a metallic black raptor, and a pitch black mustang ... I even did a 50/50 with the same polish on a finishing pad and it did not add any noticeable gloss relative to what was already there from the urofiber pad and my Poorboys AIO
 
Drumroll can stop.... I absolutely love the HD Speed and Uro Fiber combo.... on my 5 series it had some swirls from the dealer taking it through their car wash...a before and after
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512...I will definitely be purchasing more of these. Like you say...I do love them.
This was the Rupes 21 only on speed 4 with 2 passes.


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dontlikemyname said:
Drumroll can stop.... I absolutely love the HD Speed and Uro Fiber combo.... on my 5 series it had some swirls from the dealer taking it through their car wash...a before and after512...I will definitely be purchasing more of these. Like you say...I do love them.
This was the Rupes 21 only on speed 4 with 2 passes.


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nice! I like speed 4-5 when using with AIOs - I`ve found you can even give it some pressure and it still finishes great
 
512detail said:
nice! I like speed 4-5 when using with AIOs - I`ve found you can even give it some pressure and it still finishes great
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I might try 5 tomorrow. Sorry I won`t be sending that package to Texas lol. But if you`re ever in Huntsville, AL you`re welcome to stop on by. Thanks for the help today, I`ll be completing my car tomorrow and then Sunday I`ll be working on a clients Mazda...it`s a light metallic grey. I`ll post a write up on it because it`s HORRID! I`ll have to work around the clear coat failure and missing paint lol.


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512detail said:
but they sure are handy for light to moderate polishing and that`s tested and proven on a pitch black chevy, a metallic black raptor, and a pitch black mustang ...
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And now we can add a Black sapphire metallic BMW!

Definitely PROVEN!

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