Game Changing Performance: CarPro Denim Orange Peel Pad Review

[BobbyG]

Todd,

Your reviews are always outstanding and easy to read.

I am really amazed at how well the latest and greatest addition to CarPro`s levels out the orange peal in that paint.

While the orange peal condition was pretty severe, CarPro`s Denim Orange Peel Pad combined with Menzerna`s new FG400 compound seemed to perform as intended leaving the finish very smooth.

The new Sonax`s Profiline Polishes appear to be real winners. Each time i see them in use the end results are outstanding!

Great review Todd and thank for posting all the photos and results..

[Addicted2Bling]

Wow great review. I couldn`t believe how nice the car looked after it was done! It`s amazing how far detailing technology has come.

[PPLd]

Great review Todd! It definitely helps to understand how orange peel pads work!

I have been reading about these pads and cant decide which one to go.
It appears to me that the only difference between the 2 orange peel pads is that one is 2000 grit, one is 3000 grit.

Can I use the 3000 Velvet pad and work it longer to achieve the same leveling as 2000 pads? In theory I think I can... I am going to order like 8 of the Velvet!

[TacoHerder]

Holy crap I need these! My friends Aviator could REALLY use this.... Basically all new cars come with crappy orange peel covered paint, my KIA SOUL annoys me with how some areas look. Especially the fuel cap cover....

[Todd@RUPES]

Great review Todd! It definitely helps to understand how orange peel pads work!

I have been reading about these pads and cant decide which one to go.
It appears to me that the only difference between the 2 orange peel pads is that one is 2000 grit, one is 3000 grit.

Can I use the 3000 Velvet pad and work it longer to achieve the same leveling as 2000 pads? In theory I think I can... I am going to order like 8 of the Velvet!

In theory I suppose the answer is yes. I haven`t tested that (yet). The grit ratings, I believe, are just to give a general indicator of performance. Even 2000 and 3000 grit sandpaper can vary wildly in the amount of material removed depending on how they are applied (machine vs. hand, pressure, wet vs. damp vs. dry).

[Wors]

Very nice results. I would have loved to try these out at the NE help in the heartland. Thanks for sharing Todd and posting your product list.

[Todd@RUPES]

Very nice results. I would have loved to try these out at the NE help in the heartland. Thanks for sharing Todd and posting your product list.

My pleasure of course!

[vetteman8607]

I didn`t see any mention of using on a D.A., Do you think it would have any effect at all on orange peel if used on one, maybe with a more aggressive polish? Do you know if they plan on coming out with an orange peel pad for the D.A,? The factory paint on my Corvette is loaded with it, I`ve used various Menzerna products, without much improvement, and being the novice that I am, I`m not about to go near it with wet sanding or a rotary, so am I out of luck, or is there hope for me, and others, down the road? Excellent review as always!

[Avi@CarPro]

Great review Todd ,thank you, im very happy you like it and got very good results.
i would suggest uploading a video for how you exactly polished the surface
since this is the most important part.
still, these pads should be used for more skilled customers who have some experience with polishing. even though its still not that hard to use, almost same as any cutting pads polishing.
the 50/50 pics looks good to demo the OP removing!

[zckid]

thanks so much for sharing Todd.

I was looking for this article ever since Mike Philips wrote that u tried the Car Pro denim pads with Menz FG400... The results are fantastic.. thanks again

[Todd@RUPES]

I didn`t see any mention of using on a D.A., Do you think it would have any effect at all on orange peel if used on one, maybe with a more aggressive polish? Do you know if they plan on coming out with an orange peel pad for the D.A,? The factory paint on my Corvette is loaded with it, I`ve used various Menzerna products, without much improvement, and being the novice that I am, I`m not about to go near it with wet sanding or a rotary, so am I out of luck, or is there hope for me, and others, down the road? Excellent review as always!

CarPro recommends using these pads with a rotary style polisher and I can see why. I would assume the planning ability (created by fast rotation) is necessary to level the paint.

I will play with these on a da when the opportunity allows and report back when I find. If you are novice I wouldn`t recommend these.

[Todd@RUPES]

Great review Todd ,thank you, im very happy you like it and got very good results.
i would suggest uploading a video for how you exactly polished the surface
since this is the most important part.
still, these pads should be used for more skilled customers who have some experience with polishing. even though its still not that hard to use, almost same as any cutting pads polishing.
the 50/50 pics looks good to demo the OP removing!

Videos are always in the works.

[Todd@RUPES]

thanks so much for sharing Todd.

I was looking for this article ever since Mike Philips wrote that u tried the Car Pro denim pads with Menz FG400... The results are fantastic.. thanks again

Glad you enjoyed!

[golden1]

what about the really tight spaces ?

[Todd@RUPES]

what about the really tight spaces ?

Sandpaper...