Rupes UHS Easy Gloss System

[Street5927]

For the longest time, I have been using LC pads. I recently switched to the Rupes pads just for some comparison. I absolutely love them and probably will not go back to LC pads, except for simple sealant/wax "non corrective" applications. The Rupes cut better, finish down better and hold together longer. I then started to *tinker* with Rupes Polishes...The course, medium and fine gels. Maybe there is some learning curve to them, but I still think the 105/205 combo works better.

Now ,onto my question. I tried the Megs microfiber system several times, which removes swirls/scratches and preps the paint for the second step of the finishing wax. Again, mixed results.

The new Rupes UHS system has caught my eye, and like any new product out there, the curiosity is getting the best of me. I was wondering if anyone has tried this yet, albeit relatively new, and what are your thoughts on it? Does it correct minor scratches and swirls and then finish down without hazing in one easy step using one pad? It would be a great time saver and money saver to do it all in one pass with one type of pad by decreasing time and "overhead" and increasing profit while achieving the same results.

Thoughts, experiences?????

 

[RaysWay]

Keep in mind every paint system is different. So it`s awesome that you`re finding a system of pads and product that`s working well on a certain paint system, but you might find a completely different set of pads and product work much better on a different paint system; which is why the best pro`s keep a variety of pads on products with them. Part of the fun on starting on a car, is trying different test spots to find a combination of products that work best. But I completely agree with your line of thinking on trying to find efficient systems to use. Part of what I try and figure out when performing test spots, is finding the FASTEST way to make the car shine; and the UHS pads are miracle workers on certain paints.

[h=2]Mercedes CLK350 Detail with Rupes UHS System[/h]

 

[rlmccarty2000]

I`ve only had positive results with the Meg`s microfiber pads. I love to use the finishing pad with CarPro Essence. I like to use Menz 400 with the cutting pad on paint that is trashed, beautiful results.

I have only used the Rupes UHS system once. My results were ok, but the paint only had minor swirls and marring. I need to test it further before I give it my blessing.

 

[RaysWay]

Attempting to summon Todd Helme@RUPES to chime in He showed us how to properly prime the UHS pads at Mobile Tech Expo last year and it was a unique process that made the pads work much better for me.

 

[Street5927]

Beautiful results...I have more than an arsenal in my cabinet...LC Pads, Megs Micro Fiber and even the old Purple Foam Wool pads. As far as compounds go....the list is nearly endless from Megs, HD Uno, Menzerna, Optimum all the way back (old school stuff) Gloss-it, 3M Perfect-it and even super old school (and I don`t even know if this stuff is still available) liquid ebony...lol As far as protection, everything from Megs, CQuartz, Dodo Juice Double Wax, PB, Blackfire, etc. etc. etc.....I need to start using up what I have before buying more.....my wife said I am addicted....I think she is right!

 

[The Guz]

I agree with Ray that every paint responds differently. So you may need to finish out with a finer polish and maybe not.

I too have great results with the Meguiar`s microfiber cutting pads and their D300 microfiber correction compound. Especially on harder paints.

I have used the UHS system twice. Both on GM paint. GM paint tends to be a bit on the hard side. At least it was on the two cars I used it on. It worked flawlessly both times. Removed a majority of the defects where I got by with only the UHS as a one step for correction. It did finish very well these times I used it. The big plus was no dust at all. I will say this. It works great as a system with a Rupes polisher.

What I did read is this from Todd. He goes into discussion on how he primes the UHS pad

http://www.autopia.org/forums/rupes-polishers/182900-ferrari-daytona-vs-mk-ii-bigfoot.html

Here are the cars I used it on.

http://www.autopia.org/forums/click...pes-mini-rupes-uhs-blackfire-wet-diamond.html

http://www.autopia.org/forums/click...tz-corrected-rupes-uhs-coated-gloss-coat.html

 

[Rsurfer]

Attempting to summon Todd Helme@RUPES to chime in He showed us how to properly prime the UHS pads at Mobile Tech Expo last year and it was a unique process that made the pads work much better for me.

Would you like to share, as I will try this system this weekend,

 

[RaysWay]

What I did read is this from Todd. He goes into discussion on how he primes the UHS pad

http://www.autopia.org/forums/rupes-polishers/182900-ferrari-daytona-vs-mk-ii-bigfoot.html

Here are the cars I used it on.

http://www.autopia.org/forums/click...pes-mini-rupes-uhs-blackfire-wet-diamond.html

http://www.autopia.org/forums/click...tz-corrected-rupes-uhs-coated-gloss-coat.html

The Guz found his link.

After the initial compounding step was carried out, I switched to RUPES UHS Easy Gloss Compound and the UHS Foam Pad to refine the haze. Note: This haze likely wouldn’t have been present if I hadn’t used the water to amp the cutting power.

Start with 6 drops of product on the outer third of the pad and run for 30 seconds using firm pressure. Afterwards, use only 2 drops of UHS to reload the pad and run at speed 4-6 using light pressure for maximum effect.

It makes a huge difference.