theblob640
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- Mar 4, 2013
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Hello all, I got a little bored today so I decided to put my CarPro Orange Peel Denim Pads to the test. The vehicle I used it on is a 2003 Chrysler Town & Country. Part of the rear quarter panel of the passenger side was repainted about 4 years ago and had heavy orange peel. At that time, I didn’t even notice the orange peel because I didn’t even know what it was and wasn’t into detailing. It started to bother me once I found AG and finally got to working on it. I wasn’t comfortable with wet sanding and I figured this was a great alternative after doing some research.
Tools used are:
Rupes 15
Menzerna FG400
CarPro Orange Peel Denim Pads
Panel was quickly cleaned with a QD before doing any machine work for obvious reasons.
*I attached the before and after together to see it better.
Took readings before correction, all reading were around 7.4 - 7.8.
This is a reference picture of factory orange peel on the same panel but closer to the tail light.
I am using the fence as my result to compare.
Off to the before/afters:
Also, I am trying to get the gas cap in each picture so no "tricks" are being played.
After all was said and done, I took another reading and here is the result:
Pictures were taken before polishing. These are the results of only the Denim Pads and FG400.
From the readings taken, I would say it took off about 0.3-0.4 mils worth of clear. How comparable is that to wet sanding I cannot answer since I've never wet sanded before. Maybe some of you can give a comparison.
This product does take off orange peel very well. Is this the best these pads can do? I wouldn't say so since this is the first time I used it. I am very sure I can get a lot better results with more practice.
Overall, even for my first use, I would say I got some very good results. Most of the orange peel was taken off. I am very happy with this purchase.
Thanks for looking.
Tools used are:
Rupes 15
Menzerna FG400
CarPro Orange Peel Denim Pads
Panel was quickly cleaned with a QD before doing any machine work for obvious reasons.
*I attached the before and after together to see it better.
Took readings before correction, all reading were around 7.4 - 7.8.
This is a reference picture of factory orange peel on the same panel but closer to the tail light.
I am using the fence as my result to compare.
Off to the before/afters:
Also, I am trying to get the gas cap in each picture so no "tricks" are being played.
After all was said and done, I took another reading and here is the result:
Pictures were taken before polishing. These are the results of only the Denim Pads and FG400.
From the readings taken, I would say it took off about 0.3-0.4 mils worth of clear. How comparable is that to wet sanding I cannot answer since I've never wet sanded before. Maybe some of you can give a comparison.
This product does take off orange peel very well. Is this the best these pads can do? I wouldn't say so since this is the first time I used it. I am very sure I can get a lot better results with more practice.
Overall, even for my first use, I would say I got some very good results. Most of the orange peel was taken off. I am very happy with this purchase.
Thanks for looking.
