CARPRO Compound & Pad Overview. Choosing the Best Combo! ◢◤ Sky's The Limit Car Care
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- Опубліковано 5 сер 2024
- Today Corey goes over the entire line of CARPRO polishes and pads while discussing when to use certain combinations/best-suited applications for each product. Whether you are a conditioned detailer or someone looking to learn more about the CARPRO polishing line, we are confident there is something for everyone to learn in this video
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You guys need to do more with UA-cam, I enjoy watching you guys
Thank you so much! We will try to ramp it up more as we go.
Just came across your comment again while answering another! I hope you are enjoying our UA-cam now that it is more regular!
Ultracut and essence combo is deadly. I do paint corrections and coatings and am subcontracted out by multiple shops, polishing all day, there are very few duos that give the results these do. Menzerna and Oberk are the only other two brands with duos that come close.
Love it!! It is a crazy good combo!
Outstanding info 👍
Glad you liked it! Thank you!
I need to try Ultra Cut. Reflect is absolutely my favorite polish!
Tadman!!! Its really a job well done on Ultracut. I think you will like it.
Your videos are truly outstanding - very informative, clear, and professional. I am going to ceramic coat my new dream car soon, as I always do. My paint only has small swirls, but as it is my dream car, I would like to get it as perfect as possible. I use all Car Pro products and wondered if it would be OK to use Ultra Cut, then Reflect before going into the IPA and ceramic coating stages.
Thank you so much! We really appreciate that. Yes, that is a great plan EXCEPT you might not need the Ultracut. Go to the worst area of your paint and try a section using the Reflect and it MAY remove the swirls without having to cut deeper. If not then you will know to do the car or at least the swirled section with Ultracut first. if Reflect works on its own then you will be able to save some of your clear coat and not cut as much off with a heavier compound than needed.
Best,
Corey
I have converted to Carpro for just about all my supplies, Essence plus is my favorite because I can still "wax" my coated cars!
Yes Michael! Its Phenomenal for that! SUCH a dream to use!
Awesome video Corey. I learned alot about the polishes and the pads.going to order some soon.
Thanks Ed! We appreciate the support and the feedback!
Good video I wish you would have talked more about combining pads with polishes. Also types of paints + pads + polishes/compounds
Great feedback Steathl!! Thank you for that! We will be sure to add more videos in future with more of that info. Don't hesitate to contact us any time or let us know any specific questions you have and we are happy to assist!
Best,
Corey
Essence is my favorite finishing polish, especially because I always top it with UK 3.0. So nice to use. Essence Plus on the other hand, is a dud in my opinion. I've tried it on several coated cars that had light marring or swirling, it didn't do anything to fix those and it delivered reduced hydrophobic behavior compared to leaving the coating alone. After a handful of attempts and seeing it just can't do anything for me, I threw my bottle in the trash. I have yet to try one of the compounds as I've only used from other brands but I've heard good things about Ultracut.
Thanks for the feedback! BUMMER that PLUS didn't work out for you. If you purchase a product from Sky's the Limit and aren't satisfied, never hesitate to reach out to us for a return and store credit or perhaps we might have a little tip to solve it!
Excellent Review. The Gloss Pad, Cool Wool MF/Wool and Flash Pads are must haves. I believe the Cool Wools were and or are used by Toyota ???
Thanks Amien! Absolutely agree! Yes, I believe you are correct... Cool Pads - Toyota and Flash Pads - Volkswagon.
Awesome video valuable information especially for a noob like me!
I’m new to detailing, especially polishing. I have some small spots of light/moderate oxidation on my bumper, so I cleaned it and tried hand polishing using Fixer and a foam pad, but I’m pretty sure I overworked it or something because after some time the oxidation got worse and those spots appear darker/matte.
Did I eat through my clear coat? Should I have started with something less aggressive?
Thank you!! Definitely send us a picture at service@carpro-us.com and let us know that info and we will be happy to assist further.
Essence + is a lifesaver for ceramic coated cars.
Absolutely! We are LOVING this option. Huge innovation by CARPRO - Bravo!
What is a good one step for most cars? Not seeking perfection. Essence? And with what pad - just orange? It's for a Mazda and Subaru (soft paint on the Subaru for sure).
Depends on your focus. If gloss is your main focus and don't care about getting anything deep then Essence on the orange Carpro pad or on a lake country microfiber pad is great.
Hello! Great video, just a quick questions…can any of these polishes be used by hand? 😊
Yes they can all be used by hand but polishing by hand will always result in FAR MORE manual labor and hard work and will never yield results that a machine will.
Love your content man! I'm looking to correct very light swirls on my extremely thin and soft Japanese paint and am considering trying Carpro essence before coating it. I Dont have a lot of clear coat to work with. Do you think the essence would be suitabe for this? Would it be mild enough or would it be better to go for some Scholl s30/s40? Are you able to help me?
Essence is definitely mild enough but do a test section first to make sure you are getting the finish you like. The S30 should also work (with DA polisher) no problem. If you are using rotary then use S40.
@@SkyCarCare Thanks for the advice buddy! I do remember you mentioning s30 is better paired with a DA and s40 is slightly better suited to a rotary in your Scholl concepts video.. I'll be using a DA so might go down that route. Heard great things about Essence though! Thanks again and keep up the good work my man!
Hi, great video! Thanks! I am a DIY detailer... I am planning for a complete paint correction on my 2019 Renault Grand Scenic. I have a cordless SPTA DA machine with medium & light cut pads & Ultracut. What would you recommend on pads & compounds? I tried a little for testing, the paint seems a hard one. Do you recommend Ultracut then Reflect to finish? Thanks man.
a REALLY popular compound by one of our local pros is Ultracut and then following up with either Reflect or Essence Extreme. In regards to pads, we could make recommendations, but we would try with the light and medium ones you have first! Just so you aren't buying extra pads if those can do the job with the recommended polishes.
Hi. I have a new car which is two years old, it don't have any swirl marks. If I want it to shine more, should I use Essence polishing, before applying UK 3.0?
And can Essence be used by hand instead of machine.
Thanks for a great video
Hi Nadeem, Thank you! Yes, you should use Essence or Reflect. You should also use Eraser after polishing and before coating. Yes, you can user by hand but use very little product and it is more work by hand.
Sky's the limit car care, just wondering I heard the best combo is carpro reflect and carpro essence Plus and then c quartz 3.0 UK what are your thoughts? Thanks again
So essence plus is a product that goes on top of a coating. Or to be used a standalone sealant. Regular essence or reflect or excellent products to use as a finishing step before coating. The difference is that Regular Essence will contain fillers while reflect will be a true finish. Either of those products will work well. Then just IPA Wipedown and you are ready to use the coating. From there. If you need to repair your coating, you would use Essence Plus.
I have black camry its 2 years old, have little scratches on it. I think to polish it with reflect and then essence plus or should i use essence and then essence plus?
Btw, really love your videos
Hi Mohit, thank you so much! I would use Essence and then Essence PLUS on this paint.
@@SkyCarCare Hello sir, i have just starting learning about paint correction.
why don’t polish?
what the Fixer and essences plus?
It would be good if you matched the pad to the polish for us.
Happy to help Randy! First thing to know is that depending on the goal you can pair nearly any pad with any compound. But lets back up.... a finishing pad like the Gloss pad would be used with the least agressive pads. As you can see and is mentioned in the video we have everything displayed in the order form LEAST agressive to MOST agressive. So, Gloss pad with Essnce or Refelct, Polishing pad with Fixer or Clearcut or Ultracut, Flash Pad or Microfiber pad or Wool pad with Clearcut or Ultracut. I hope that helps!
Will i be able to use stack Essence ,Essence plus, and Scholl Concepts W6 black wax on top?
You can do that but it will not work great/waste some time and product. I would choose EITHER the Essence PLUS OR the Scholl W6 after polishing with Essence.
Great video, thank you. Can I use essence with a non CarPro ceramic coating?
CARPRO has not tested it with every coating out there but a lot of people do use it with other ceramics as well. If you want to be 100% sure then do a panel wipe between the Essence and the coating.
Great! IPA wipe right after or ipa wipe okay the next day? (I will be polishing one day and coating the next). Big thx!!
@@user-bf6go9nf6g If there is no concern of dust then IPA wipe right after polishing the car. If there is a concern of dust then you could wait till next day so you don't have to wipe twice but theoretically the longer the oils sit there the harder they are to come out of the paint completely.
heyy, if i had to choose, is it enough to do step 1 with ultracut, step 2 with the polish(reflect)?
Yes you are correct to do step 1 with ULTRACUT for the heavy paint correction and follow up with Reflect to give that glossy finish.
Hi
Can I use clearcut with MF pad and finish with essence and gloss pad?
I try to find good combo.
Depending on the how much correction the vehicle needs that could be a good combination. Clearcut finishes down pretty well, but you may need to use a pad a little more aggressive than a gloss pad with the essence in some cases. In regards to the 2 liquids though, thats a good combination to start out with. Then just adjust the pads as needed depending on the how perfect of a finish you are looking to achieve.
I use the green microfiber pad with ultracut then I use the gloss pad with essence and get haze what do I do
Sorry, I missed this quesiton! Hmmmm, its hard to say wthout knowing everyhting you are doing and 100 variables. Answer the following:
Make and Model of car
Year of car
Paint color
What machine are you using
What speed is it on
How much pressure are you using
what is your arm speed in inches per second
So is essence plus sort of like a paste/polish version of “reload”?
That a great analogy, yes. We have a full video coming out about Essence PLUS in the next few weeks.
Hi there! I just watched you video and wanted to get your expert advice. I am debating between purchasing Essence and Reflect.
Which one would you recommend and which one in your opinion is better between the 2?
That's really tough because it depends on what your goals are among other things. If you want t pure polish then go with Reflect. If you want some filling ability or have a difficult paint then Essence. I prefer Reflect on medium hard to hard paints.
Could you use essence on soft paint with a finishing pad? Say Rupes ultra fine white pad to finish down with essence?
@@cleanboujeeautodetailing2169 Yes sir, you can use Essence to good effect on nearly every soft paint. With regards to the pad, the softest pad is not always the best option for soft paint (as contradictory as that may sound). You can use Essence with a Rupes white pad but if it doesn't work great then try a slightly stiffer pad like a Honey Spider pad type foam density.
Can i use flash pad and a reflect to remove haze from a black car beacouse i can’t remove hazines with soft pad?
Hi Massimo, yes you can do that. On some paints a flash pad may be more than is needed but in most cases it will work perfectly.
Do you recommend using Eraser between Essence and Cquartz coating?
Yes we do.
@@SkyCarCare thank you!
Can I use car pro essence with a different ceramic coating then c quartz
Perhaps... there are a lot of ceramic coatings so depends which... You would be better off staying compatible. CQUARTZ UK followed by CQUARTZ Sic
Do you guys do any type of sales? coupon codes? or wholesale accounts?
Hi Royalty, we have a code FREE95 which you can use so that we pay the shipping costs on any orders over 95$
If I only use essence after washing, and removing iron and tar from my car do I still need to do a IPA wipe down before the ceramic coat or can I go straight from essence to ceramic coating?
Theoretically speaking, no.... BUT in reality you should still do IPA wipe to be certain... It is impossible to measure if you polished it down far enough or still have lubricating agents on the surface so better safe than sorry.
1.) Once i go over with Essence should i do a panel wipe before applying Essence+ ?
2.) Can i leave Essence + on for up to an hour even so the paint has not been coated?
1 - No need
2 - Yes you can
@@SkyCarCare Thank you for the speedy reply! My mint 03 Silverado also thanks you! Lol
Hello, a great video! I have a Tesla model 3 that’s two years old and has developed some light wash induced marring. I was thinking I would do a light polish with Essence and then top with a ceramic spray sealant. Or, would I be better off using Essence Plus to fill rather than abrade? Also, how long would I have to wait after applying Essence before I could top it with a spray sealant. Thank you so much!
Thanks P! Well, you could go either route... The easiest option would be to wash, decontaminate, dry, and then apply Essence PLUS. This will fill the micro marring some and last up to a year but if you want to fully remove the micro marring then the Essence on a Honey Spider pad or a medium foam pad or microfiber finishing pad will be better to remove the minor damage. You could apply your spray sealant after 1 hour but even better to wait longer if possible. If it can sit 24 hours overnight before applying sealant then that is optimal but not necessary. Especially since sprays do not last that long and you will be re-applying it occasionally anyway. Hmmmm actually maybe best is to do the Essence and then follow with Essence PLUS if you want the 12 months durability still... Just depends on what you want to do.
@@SkyCarCare Awesome! If I do Essence followed by Essence plus, should I wait 24 hours after Essence to apply Essence Plus. Is it okay to add occasional topper to Essence plus. Thanks so much!!
@@user-bf6go9nf6g you could wait 24 hours but do not need to. If I was following with Essence PLUS and wanted to apply it after only 1 hour then I would give the car one final light wipe with a bit of Eraser before Essence PLUS
@@user-bf6go9nf6g Absolutely - you can apply toppers down the road if you like!
Great video! What combo would you recommend to remove a ceramic coating?
Great question Mario! Short answer is Clearcut and an orange polishing pad BUT the long answer is the more important one... Really it depends on a lot of factors! As follows:
1. - What coating
2. - How many coats
3. - How long it has been cured on the paint
4. - What your intent is in "removing" the ceramic coating
With regards to items 4... The reason I say this is because in 99% of the cases you do not need to remove the coating but rather simply treat it as if there was no coating there at all. In other words -> Select a combination that will remove whatever damage (spots, swirls, etc) you wish to remove. If there is no damage and you simply wish to add another coating or something else or just wish to polish it anyway, then the combo would be Reflect or Essence and Gloss pad or something light like that depending on the paint your working on.
Warmest Regards,
Corey
@@SkyCarCare thanks. The coating I have on my vehicle is Avalon King, it’s been in since February. I had some paint work done on the drivers side so half the car pretty much needs to be coated again. So I was thinking about re doing the entire vehicle.
@@marios8593 Thanks Mario! Ok, thats perfect info. CARPRO Fixer or Reflect on a medium pad should remove the coating completely.
@@SkyCarCare thanks! Just ordered. I’ll update you on the process!
@@SkyCarCare Came here looking for this explanation. You guys are awesome, always super through.
Hi Corey, does Essence play with with the 3401?
Hey Mark! Yes, it does
@@SkyCarCare thanks, bud. Hope all is well.
Can I start with something like Dawn dishwashing soap for the wheels and then continue with Iron X and Eraser before Dlux?
You can, however the only way to be sure a ceramic coating will bond is to polish the surface.
Im starting with calipers and black wheels. I forgot to mention I’ll clay them after the IronX. I’ll look into what I need to do to polish them.
Thanks!
@@7xTHORx1 My pleasure!
What setup will I need to remove swirl marks on a black gloss motorcycle tank? I have a rotary tool with wool bonnets but don't know what to do with them or what step exactly I use them for. I'm interested in ceramic coating it afterwards also what will i need for swirl marks on chrome?
Hi Gabriel, that depends on how deep your swirl marks are. I would not recommend using a rotary tool without learning how to use it first on a junk panel. Also, wool bonnets are way to aggressive for regular swirl marks and you can switch to a foam pad with some CARPRO Ultracut to easily remove them. Which foam pad depends on how deep the marks are. For swirl marks on Chrome go on our webstore and search Sonus Chrome
Best,
Corey
@@SkyCarCare
Thank you very much I will definitely check it out! About the swirl marks on my tank, they are very fine micro abrasions from towel wiping. Would you recommend maybe just using a polish compound?
@@gabrieltrevizo6088 Ahh, my pleasure! If they are very fine then just use Essence or Reflect
@@SkyCarCare
One last thing, could you possibly recommend an entry level multi purpose polisher? Preferably from Amazon or eBay? I would greatly appreciate it as I am barely staring to explore the polishing world and wouldn't know a good machine if I seen it.
What’s the best pad to apply reflect
Great question! The Honey Spider pad for sure!
It’s interesting - the Orange pad says on the packaging it’s not a cutting pad, but is advertised as one… confused me when I just got my order.
Could be the way CARPRO classifies it vs the way we classify it as well as the fact there is a lot of overlap from polishing to cutting. In my opinion this pad certainly overlaps. It is a polishing pad OR a cutting pad depending on how it is used. It certainly finishes down well for the cut it provides but it won't cut like the microfiber pad. by any means.
@@SkyCarCareI hear ya, thanks for the reply! 👌🏼
Is it best to use all ultracut, fixer and reflect products?
Or is it okay to use product reflect after using product ultracut?
I am a Korean subscriber
It's a bit awkward because I'm using a translator
Sorry
I understand completely and greetings from USA! You can go directly from Ultracut to Reflect. If you start with Ultracut then there is no need for Fixer. Can just go straight to Reflect.
Thank you!
@@SkyCarCare Thank you for telling me so simply and clearly that I don't have to use a translator
Have a good day
My pleasure!
What polish would you recommend on a brand new car that is going to be ceramic coated? Car Pro Essence?
Always depends on how scratched the car is, BUT on average on a brand new vehicle, Essence is fantastic and works perfectly. It will take out the wash marring from the dealership, or any small swirls from its initial travels, as well as gloss up your paint using the Sio2 fillers it contains. Setting you up with a fantastic finish to protect with your favorite sealant or, for the longest longevity, a coating like CQUARTZ UK 3.0.
@@SkyCarCare So typically all that is needed for prepping a brand new car for a ceramic coat (UK 3.0 and SiC2, and two teslas) is Essence with an orange pad? No need for clearcut/ultracut/fixer/cutting pads? Assuming cars have no deep scratches of course.
@@stevenromero4882 Great question, well... it depends on other things as well. Generally speaking you need to remove all the contaminants before you put a polish and pad to it in order to have a really clean surface. If it was just painted brand new and still at the factory and had not been transported then yes you could just use Essence to remove and holograms from the painter and then Eraser and then coat. But if it is transported then it can pick up a lot of rail dust. moving forward from that... if the car has much mileage or years on it or lots of contaminants from highway driving then it should be prepped really well. I.e. clayed before the Essence step and depending on oxidation may require a heavier cut (or if deeper swirls like you said also) before the Essence. After the Essence, Eraser, and then coat
Hi
Am from India how I purchased the carpro product? Any website link? Can you send the product to India. I need to pay any extra charges.
Hi Karthik, thanks for the question! Here is the link to CAPRRO Global distributors. You can find 6 of them in India it appears - carpro.global/distributors/
Great video, i used the essence plus with a rupes white pad and i notice that the beading effect is pretty much gone after use it could be the essence plus masking the coat i already did a iron decon and notice that the paint is really flat. Best regards
Hi Luis, the Essence PLUS on its own should still have good beading.
How long did you leave the Essence PLUS on before wiping it off?
Did you do a Reset and Iron X and then test the water beading before trying the Essence PLUS?
@@SkyCarCare yes i did iron decon and washed with labocosmetica semper ( ph neutral shampo ) and was pretty nice , but had minor marring i leaved it for 1 hour more or less and then wiped off but the hidrofobics are pretty dead :/ it was a 4 yo ceramic ( gyeon duraflex) maybe is just the lifespan
Can Essence be used as just a finishing polish if we aren't applying a ceramic coating? Is it okay to apply a sealant down after using Essence?
Yes, no problem
I would add though that if you wanted that sort of application after the use of Essence then I would use Essence PLUS which applies just like a polymer sealant but lasts about 12 months.
Thank you for the reply. Loving the products. Brought a Merc S65 back to life the other day with CarPro products. Customer was very satisfied.
@@Mileyz8899 Awesome! Fantastic work!!
can i use reflect polish after the ultracut polish?
Absolutely you can. There is no exact science to what polishes you need to use as every paint is different! So if Ultracut finishes down well enough for the paint you are working on, following up with reflect may be all you need!
@@SkyCarCare Perfect thanks! Either after applying fixer or clearcut, i still able to apply reflect correct? And then ceramic coating after would be no issue right? even graphene ceramic coating?
@@tonythetonester5223 Hi Tony! yes, you can use Reflect after either compound. Then go ahead and use CARPRO Eraser before moving to the coating. Yes, you can use a ceramic coating after even if it has some graphene powder in it. While the graphene does not seem to have any benefits, it doesn't seem to do the coating any harm. It is just a minuscule amount of harmless powder. Depending on WHAT coating it is is another matter. So many companies use buzzwords to sell their products that some are not even ceramic even if they use the word ceramic. Some are not even coatings even if they use the word coatings. Some do not even have any graphene powder in them just because they print Graphene on the label so be sure to use something tried and tru by someone you personally trust and not just what's on the internet.
@@SkyCarCare thank you! I really appreciate the info! For graphene ceramic coating I was meaning adams graphene ceramic coating! Because I found ceramic coating not last long enough as graphene! But I’m not sure if you do experience the same or not! For ceramic coating I usually use CQ quartz 3.0!
@@tonythetonester5223 Thanks Tony! I haven't tested that one but we see CQUARTZ Uk 3.0 easily lasting 2+ years and when very well cared for lasting 5 years. I don't think the "graphene" coats have even been out that long but hopefully it will last very long for you! Keep us updated!
The thing we have seen from our professionals using CQUARTZ the past year or so is using 1 coat CQ UK and then topping that with one coat of CQUARTZ Sic. So they have the strength and chemical resistance of both and the slickness and water spot resistance of SIC on top. And then they don't have to use Reload for a long time either - Bonus!
Can I use Ultracut manual ?I dont have a polishing mashine...
Yes you can, but manually is a LOT of work and will never achieve as much as a machine.