Megs MF vs Rupes MF

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For those of you using MF pads, how do these two compare. Are the new Rupes MF pads any better than the cheaper Megs pads. I am going to be ordering the Rupes LRH15ES and probably the 75E next week and plan to order some MF pads with it. I already have some 5" Megs MF pads but need to order 3" pads with my order. So lets see some input on these guys. Feed back please
 
KMG said:
For those of you using MF pads, how do these two compare. Are the new Rupes MF pads any better than the cheaper Megs pads. I am going to be ordering the Rupes LRH15ES and probably the 75E next week and plan to order some MF pads with it. I already have some 5" Megs MF pads but need to order 3" pads with my order. So lets see some input on these guys. Feed back please
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I have use the Rupes yellow and blue MF pads on all of my Rupes polishers with tremendous satisfaction.

Are they "better" than Meg's?

(1). I have learned the very painful way to stick with Rupes pads on Rupes polishers. Others will cry foul on this and that's okay.
(2). They run much cooler.
(3). They are far more durable.
(4). This might be just me, but they seem to consume much more polish. Prime them to death when starting, then check them often to make sure they are clean and "loaded".

These pads really bring out the full potential of polishes! Awesome!
 
How do the rupes MF pads perform on curves? They look like they might be a little 'stiff' without any foam padding.
 
dpk20x said:
How do the rupes MF pads perform on curves? They look like they might be a little 'stiff' without any foam padding.
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They actually have a little padding, not stiff at all, work fine for me on curves. Order one and try it :dblthumb2:
 
I think the Meg's MF cutting pads cut better than the Rupes MF pads in my initial testing. However, the Rupes MF pads are very smooth with my Duetto


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TundraPower said:
I have use the Rupes yellow and blue MF pads on all of my Rupes polishers with tremendous satisfaction.

Are they "better" than Meg's?

(1). I have learned the very painful way to stick with Rupes pads on Rupes polishers. Others will cry foul on this and that's okay.
(2). They run much cooler.
(3). They are far more durable.
(4). This might be just me, but they seem to consume much more polish. Prime them to death when starting, then check them often to make sure they are clean and "loaded".

These pads really bring out the full potential of polishes! Awesome!
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Are you using the Rupes polishes with the Rupes pads or different brand of compound/polish with the pads?
 
FivePoint.0 said:
I think the Meg's MF cutting pads cut better than the Rupes MF pads in my initial testing. However, the Rupes MF pads are very smooth with my Duetto


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:iagree:

This is what I am finding as well Mark
 
28ONE said:
Are you using the Rupes polishes with the Rupes pads or different brand of compound/polish with the pads?
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I have tried the blue microfiber pad with:

- Menzerna FG400
- Rupes Zephir (blue)
- Scholl Concept's SE3 Gold

Really, the results are almost identical but in my opinion; I give Zephir the edge in correction ability, FG400 the edge in final appearance, and Scholl Concepts the "balanced" edge in both. (Note these results are very different from the Rupes blue foam pad, where Scholl Concepts wins hands down.)

I have tried the yellow microfiber pad with:

- Rupes Quarz (green)
- Rupes Keramik (yellow)
- Sonax Perfect Finish
- Menzerna Power Finish

Rupes Quarz wins hands down here. Amazing correction ability and very good final appearance. Rupes Keramik did not correct nearly as well but gave a very good+++ final appearance. Sonax Perfect Finish and Menzerna Power Finish gummed up the pads very badly, as to be expected. (Note these results are very different from the Rupes yellow foam pad, where Sonax Perfect Finish wins hands down.)

Other:

- Tests were done on bone-granite-hard Mercedes paint.
- I polish very slowly which definitely skews results.
 
TundraPower said:
I have tried the blue microfiber pad with:

- Menzerna FG400
- Rupes Zephir (blue)
- Scholl Concept's SE3 Gold

Really, the results are almost identical but in my opinion; I give Zephir the edge in correction ability, FG400 the edge in final appearance, and Scholl Concepts the "balanced" edge in both. (Note these results are very different from the Rupes blue foam pad, where Scholl Concepts wins hands down.)

I have tried the yellow microfiber pad with:

- Rupes Quarz (green)
- Rupes Keramik (yellow)
- Sonax Perfect Finish
- Menzerna Power Finish

Rupes Quarz wins hands down here. Amazing correction ability and very good final appearance. Rupes Keramik did not correct nearly as well but gave a very good+++ final appearance. Sonax Perfect Finish and Menzerna Power Finish gummed up the pads very badly, as to be expected. (Note these results are very different from the Rupes yellow foam pad, where Sonax Perfect Finish wins hands down.)

Other:

- Tests were done on bone-granite-hard Mercedes paint.
- I polish very slowly which definitely skews results.
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Thank you, my dilemma is whether I should invest in Rupes pads for my mini. I currently have 4" LC hydros but opinions of Rupes pads on Rupes polishers has created unwanted chatter in OCD land lol
 
28ONE said:
Thank you, my dilemma is whether I should invest in Rupes pads for my mini. I currently have 4" LC hydros but opinions of Rupes pads on Rupes polishers has created unwanted chatter in OCD land lol
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4" hydro's are too big for the mini. The Rupes pads are the smoothest on the Rupes polishers, no doubt.


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28ONE said:
Thank you, my dilemma is whether I should invest in Rupes pads for my mini. I currently have 4" LC hydros but opinions of Rupes pads on Rupes polishers has created unwanted chatter in OCD land lol
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Rupes foam and microfiber pads are outstanding on the Mini. Try the microfiber pads first. I mean, it's like $15 to give it a shot?
 
TundraPower said:
Rupes foam and microfiber pads are outstanding on the Mini. Try the microfiber pads first. I mean, it's like $15 to give it a shot?
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I have WG Uber, TSR & Finishing Glaze, do you think there's need to get the Rupes polishes? My paint is in excellent shape...I was thinking of ordering yellow mf pads, green yellow & white foam pads...
 
28ONE said:
I have WG Uber, TSR & Finishing Glaze, do you think there's need to get the Rupes polishes? My paint is in excellent shape...I was thinking of ordering yellow mf pads, green yellow & white foam pads...
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If your paint is "excellent" you have no need for any of the polishes you mention or any MF pad. I stand by my judgement that Rupes Diamond Ultra (white) on Rupes white pad is the best last step finishing gloss enhancing combination out there, followed closely by Sonax Perfect Finish on Rupes white pad.
 
TundraPower said:
If your paint is "excellent" you have no need for any of the polishes you mention or any MF pad. I stand by my judgement that Rupes Diamond Ultra (white) on Rupes white pad is the best last step finishing gloss enhancing combination out there, followed closely by Sonax Perfect Finish on Rupes white pad.
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Sorry for not being clear, I would be doing correction on other vehicles for family and friends. Since I just have the mini, what pads would you recommend I get being I have the WG products already?
 
28ONE said:
Sorry for not being clear, I would be doing correction on other vehicles for family and friends. Since I just have the mini, what pads would you recommend I get being I have the WG products already?
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If you only have the Mini, you're in for a lot of time to do an entire vehicle, but it certainly could be done one small section at a time. The Mini is a defect eating machine. If it were me, using only the polishes you have, I would try the blue MF pad with Uber compound, the yellow MF pad with TSR, and the yellow foam pad with Finishing Glaze. Order just a couple of each and experiment on a hood where you can section off small panels and see what you're doing.
 
TundraPower said:
If you only have the Mini, you're in for a lot of time to do an entire vehicle, but it certainly could be done one small section at a time. The Mini is a defect eating machine. If it were me, using only the polishes you have, I would try the blue MF pad with Uber compound, the yellow MF pad with TSR, and the yellow foam pad with Finishing Glaze. Order just a couple of each and experiment on a hood where you can section off small panels and see what you're doing.
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OMG I did it again, I have a Flex3401. Sorry for jacking this thread up. I'm just gonna order a couple of each and see what works!
 
FivePoint.0 said:
I think the Meg's MF cutting pads cut better than the Rupes MF pads in my initial testing. However, the Rupes MF pads are very smooth with my Duetto


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I agree. The new Meguiars Xtra Cut MF pads are a game changer IME.
 
28ONE said:
OMG I did it again, I have a Flex3401. Sorry for jacking this thread up. I'm just gonna order a couple of each and see what works!
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You're on you own with the Flex brother. I have only about 6 hours time on the 3401.
 
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