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I recently bought one of these for doing waterless washes but I was also thinking it would be pretty useful for chemicals like Iron X or a wheel cleaner. I had a few questions though: 1. For those that use a sprayer like this with one of those chemicals, do you find you use more or less product...

Thanks for the feedback on One. That's really the only negative I've heard about it. If they have 8oz versions of all their polishes in store, I may try a few! :D

Interesting. All I see on the 3D Canada website is 32oz and 1 gallon! 8oz would be sweet. I'll have to check in store.

Thanks for the recommendations guys! I actually do have a bottle of their orange degreaser now that you mention it, and it has been solid. One has been on my list for a while. Bead it up I think I'll try once I run out of BSD. Wish they made the ACA and AAT in smaller sizes!

Interesting. 3D's Canadian headquarters (and retail store!) is about 5 minutes from my house so I may have to give that a try. Not to derail the thread, but any other standouts in their line? Only thing I've ever bought there is Speed so far (which I've liked).

Haven't tried it on a VW/Audi but I second this combo for hard(er) paints.

I'm a big fan of Essence. Super high gloss, surprisingly versatile depending on your pad choice, and wipes off super easily. Love it. I've used it with everything from a wool pad to a black finishing pad. You can put whatever you want on top of it, doesn't have to be a coating. I've put all...

Just wanted to update my thread now that I've used the Rupes medium wool pad. They cut really well! So much so that the original combo I was planning to use on this paint (pairing the pad with Tac system refinish ultra on alpine white BMW paint) was actually too aggressive and leaving a haze! I...

BMW non-metallic black paint (jet black) is the softest paint I have ever encountered. Literally looking at it the wrong way will scratch it. I've seen cars that are a year or two old that look like they've been washed with a straw broom for the past 10 years. It's bad. I feel for you because I...

Alright alright! I get it! I'm already sold on the medium wool. You guys can stop now! :D Hopefully there will be a sale for Black Friday....

Fair question regarding my wash technique! The car belongs to a family member. I last polished it roughly 3 years ago, and from what I hear, it needs a bit of work again. So my original intent behind creating this post was to see if there was a pad that could get me better results in one step...

Appreciate the info guys. Have to say, you've got me leaning towards the wool now! I guess my question is what exactly is gained or lost going from foam to wool? Again, no specific issues with what I've used in the past, but like most of us, I'm always looking for an easier way to get better...

Thanks for the input everyone. I'll be honest, I've always thought of wool as something you would only use for serious correction, so I find it interesting there is a supposed "medium" wool pad. The Rupes wool pads do seem to be well received. I know the only way to get a straight answer would...

I'm in the market for a couple new pads. I've always used Lake Country flat foam pads but I've read a lot of good things about Uro Fiber pads. I haven't been able to find an exact answer, but to those who have used both, how would you compare a Uro Fiber to say a Lake Country orange or yellow...

Appreciate it! Feel free to pass my prize along to someone else who tried. I'm pretty stocked up on detailing stuff and don't really need anything at the moment. I was just bored and wanted to play along for the fun of it!

This for sure?! lol Pictures: 2020 Boat Detailing Class - SOLD OUT!

Alright final guesses! I give up after this lol What pads to use with Porter Cable to remove oxidation on a 2004 Trophy Pro From NEGLECTED to RESPECTED! 1985 Cougar Tunnel Hull Extreme Makeover at Autogeek or this? Pictures: 1960 Glastron Wetsanding Class - September, 2014 Ship Shape TV

This perhaps? Help! My first detail project, and its a 26ft boat!

Used the same combo on another car this weekend. Equally happy with the outcome! Bonus shot from after I cleaned the Boxster this week. Look at that clarity!

Thanks! Yeah, I definitely see myself using Essence as a base for all sorts of products in the future. Only knock is the cure time from a productivity perspective, but I may try topping it sooner (after an hour, or perhaps even immediately) to see how much of a difference it makes.