Carpro Orange Peel Removal Pads How To?

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I just ordered some Denim pads in hopes of reducing some orange peel. I was wondering if anyone had experience using these with a DA instead of a rotary.
I watched the video and read the review from Todd Helme, which made me want to try this product, but as for polishes, I have a Rupes 15, Griots 6, PC 7424XP, and a Griots 3 available.

I have one car which has been repainted, so it should have thicker clear, and one that has factory clear still, which, from what I have read, I should use velvet pads for instead of denim.

Can anyone share any experiences and tips on using these pads with a DA? Polish wise I have FG400, M101, M105, Sonax 4/6.
 
Out of those polishes FG 400 is the way to go. I'll let others tell you their method with rupes - I haven't used on rupes yet.
 
I'm actually getting ready to use these pads myself this afternoon on a car that was repainted at another shop. Can someone provide a link to the video mentioned above?

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This is what I did with the Denim pads on my Rupes 21 and FG 400 Polish

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Tip #1 They heat and gum up VERY quickly, so don't work them for very long. Tip #2 Have at least 6-8 for a full car and expect to wash/clean them all at least twice.
 
Thanks for sharing that Chris. Do you mind me asking what speed you ran the Rupes at?
 
I've even used 'em with a DA.

Don't let 'em fool ya'.

Be careful with 'em. They CUT!
 
Awesome thanks. I'll have to let you guys know how it goes.

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That's an amazing result you got there Chris.
So have plenty of pads, speed 4, FG400...

Do you mind me asking how many passes and what sort of downward pressure you used to achieve the above pic?
 
DaytonaJae said:
That's an amazing result you got there Chris.
So have plenty of pads, speed 4, FG400...

Do you mind me asking how many passes and what sort of downward pressure you used to achieve the above pic?
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I don't remember to be honest buddy, however it all depends on the paint of course so my number wouldn't match your's anyway. It was on a Jeep that had a bad repaint job.

Just go at it and remember to check often, as this pad on the Rupes heats up A LOT.
 
Might I suggest a paint thickness gauge. If you are trying to remove orange peel on a new vehicle be aware most manufactures spray the clear thin and leave orange peel on purpose.
 
Thanks for the info you guys! Yes I recent purchased a Defelsko DFT combo meter just for this purpose.
I will report my findings here.
 
I so want to try those denim pads but I would not dare even think using them on factory orange peel. Unfortunately that is 99% of my business!
 
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