Developed to complement the CQuartz line of nanotechnology coatings, CarPro Reflect is one of the most advanced finishing polishes on the market. With a proprietary blend of fine rapidly-diminishing abrasives and sophisticated nano-particles, Reflect quickly removes holograms and light wash marring, revealing an intensely glossy finish. Tested and honed by detailers all over the world, Reflect has all the features that both hobbyists and professionals desire: supreme ease of use, fast working times, zero filling or masking of defects, consistent results on both hard and soft paint types, and a highly reflective mirror-like appearance that subsequently earned the polish its name. Welcome to the future of paintwork finishing technology.

Specifications of CarPro Reflect:

• Rapidly-diminishing P3000 scale Aluminum-Oxide Abrasives quickly remove holograms and light marring before refining down to a fine finishing grade for a perfectly jewelled finish.
• Proprietary Nano-Particles combine with the abrasives to enhance the reflective index of the paint surface beyond what conventional finishing polishes can achieve.
• Strong lubrication balanced with easy wipe-off characteristics, dust-free operation, and zero filling or masking of defects provides a truly flawless finish.
• Silicone and wax-free formulation mean Reflect is 100% Body Shop Safe, which along with low product consumption (1/2 oz per car) makes it suitable for use in a high-volume refinish environment.
• Ideal for use prior to applying nano coatings or sealants, as well as conventional polymer-sealants or carnauba waxes to achieve maximum gloss and depth.
• Suitable for all application methods, including dual-action or rotary polisher, as well as by hand.

Features:

• Produces an extremely reflective and glossy finish
• Diminishing abrasives and unique nanotech materials
• Wipes off like a dream
• No durable fillers: 100% Body shop safe, No silicones, No waxes, No polymers, and No Teflon
• No dusting
• Excellent for Dual Action, rotary, or hand polishing
• Removes fine swirls from coatings with the appropriate pad
• Great value!

Directions:

• Apply a very thin line or x across the pad
• Spread product at low speed across a section with one pass
• Increase speed to around 5 on Dual Action
• As reflected diminishing abrasives break down lighten pressure and/or speed and continue to work until fully broken down
• Wipe paint with a Boa MF towel and inspect or move on to the next section
• Clean the pad with a brush and apply 4-5 small dots or 2-3 drops of product for the next section

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• Rupes LHR 75E Mini Random Orbital Polisher
• Rupes LHR 75E 3 inch Backing Plate
• Rupes Big Foot Soft Polisher Bag
• Rupes Big Foot Detailing Apron
• 250ml Rupes Zephir Gloss Coarse Gel Compound
• 250ml Rupes Keramik Gloss Fine Gel Polish
• 2 Rupes Blue Coarse Foam Pad, 4 Inches
• 2 Rupes Yellow Polishing Foam Pad, 4 Inches
• 4 Rupes Microfiber Cloths

An easier way to polish small and intricate body panels

The Rupes LHR 75E Mini Random Orbital Polisher is a professional detailer’s dream come true. You will finally be able to remove swirls and scratches from small and intricate body panels with speed and precision. The Rupes LHR 75E Mini Random Orbital Polisher is the first and only mini dual action car polisher that was developed with the professional detailer in mind. The Rupes LHR 75 Mini Random Orbital Polisher and its compact design, powerful 400 watt motor, and massive 12 mm throw will make this versatile car polisher a vital component of every detail.

Rupes, a pioneer in the polishing industry, listened to the requests of professional detailers and car care enthusiasts and created a 3 inch mini polisher that is powerful enough to remove swirls and scratches with ease. The Rupes LHR 75E features a massive 12 mm orbit, giving it the correction ability that professional detailers demand. The powerful 400 watt motor ensures the LHR 75E doesn’t bog down under light loads.

Ergonomically Perfect
With its non-slip rubber inserts on the front cover, the LHR 75E is perfect for all polishing operations in difficult to reach areas. The operator can work in perfect comfort to produce the best possible results.

On-Off Switch Lock
Lined in non-slip rubber, the on/off switch of the Rupes LHR 75E ensures a controlled soft start, giving the operator full control over the tool.

Design
The attention to detail is not limited to just the innovative and attractive design. The modern lines and exceptional technical quality are combined with a number of details that are the result of meticulous research aimed at achieving maximum operator comfort. The non-slip rubber inserts are numerous and have many functions. In particular, the insert on the machine body is used to support the polisher when placed on a surface.

Maximum Flexibility
Thanks to the small diameter backing plate, the Rupes LHR 75E is perfect in polishing applications on small and intricate areas. The small machine dimensions and the 12 mm orbit allow comfortable handling and accuracy in detail polishing.

Electronic Speed Control Module
The speed controller is both practical and easy to use. The speed of the polisher can also be easily adjusted without interrupting the work.

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The FUTURE of Gloss is HERE!

CarPro is turning the wheels of innovation once again!! CarPro Essence is a unique blend of nano-tech Quartz, high gloss durable resins, and fine abrasives that are blended together at a microscopic level to form something truly groundbreaking! CarPro Essence leaves an amazing high gloss finish with semi-permanent fillers and protective capabilities all built-in!

Paired with a microfiber cutting pad Essence is capable of unexpected cutting power, while a CarPro gloss pad armed with Essence provides gloss we could only dream of until now! But this is not simply a polish…

In less than the time you take to polish a car with conventional products, CarPro Essence is capable of removing swirls, making your clear coat thicker, leaving higher gloss, and laying down a semi-permanent coat of protection! Oh… and it wipes off like a dream!

Incredibly Essence also leaves a perfectly smooth, deep, reflective, primed layer to build on with CQuartz or Reload! The primer attribute, in Essence, makes the application of CQuartz easier than ever and bonds together seamlessly, forming a shell of Extreme Gloss and protection!

Features:

• Primes surface for CQuartz or Reload
• Produces Extremely High Gloss
• Semi-permanent filling capabilities
• Adds a layer of Sio2 Quartz protection
• Use with D/A, Rotary, or by Hand

Prep:

• Wash, decontaminate, compound and prep vehicle for polishing

Directions:

• Shake well
• For more cut use a Microfiber cutting pad and prime well
• For finicky and soft paints use a microfiber pad
• For maximum gloss use sparingly the CarPro Gloss pad
• Spread evenly across a section at low speed
• Polish on medium speed
• Clean pad often
• Clean pads and towels immediately after

Precautions:

• Do not ingest
• Keep out of reach of children

Questions & Answers:

Q. What is CarPro Essence?
CarPro Essence is a semi-permanent sio2 extreme gloss enhancer, finishing polish, primer, and coat in one.

Q. Do I have to use an Eraser between Essence and CQuartz?
If you’re using Essence by machine and you wait until the vehicle is finished then you can apply Reload or CQuartz after you finish the vehicle starting in the same direction you polished. If you want to be ultra-safe you can still Eraser but in our tests, to date, we have not seen any failure when we skipped Eraser.

If you’re using Essence by hand then we recommend you use Eraser before coating.

Q. How long does CarPro Essence last?
We expect 1 year on its own BUT we recommend applying to reload or CQuartz over top for the much better hydrophobics and dirt resistance. This will provide a 115+ Degree contact angle instead of 90 90-degree contact angle (not so good) with Essence alone.

Q. So, I can use Essence with CQuartz?
Yes, any CQuartz coating and any of our CarPro Nano sealants like Reload will work great.

Q. How does it work if you use it between the paint and CQuartz?
It bonds to the paint, and the CQuartz bonds to it and merges. The Sio2/resin in it is heat-activated by the machine polishing process. If using by hand or in very cold temps you should erase the vehicle before coating.

Q. So, if this has Sio2 quartz protection inside it why are you guys telling me to top it with Reload or CQuartz?
Great question! The protection is there as we stated BUT the contact angle of the water beads and the dirt repellency is not very good / not on par with Reload or CQuartz.

Q. Is CarPro Essence super easy to use?
Yes, usually extremely easy! It is but there are always other variables. As always there can be a little learning curve on some paints. If you run into a point where it seems to stick a bit then you need to change your pad type and or your machine speed, arm speed, or pressure.

• On very soft paints especially (because it sticks to soft paint more easily) consider the following method:
• Use a microfiber pad
• Spread super fast on speed 1
• Raise speed to about 3-4 depending on the machine
• Using minimal pressure (about a pound or so + weight of machine) use VERY slow arm movement across the section and go only one single pass.

Finally for some paints, consider faster arm movement with half bites into the section, backing up, and then moving forward to avoid any sticking of product.

Q. What if I leave a spot that seems like the Essence is stuck to it?
Simply apply a dot of Essence on the area, run over it with fast arm speed, and immediately wipe off the residue. It may simply wipe off with a suede and a dot of Essence as well.

Q. When should I wipe off the residue?
On some paints, you could actually leave it there an hour and it is still super easy to wipe off. On soft or porous paints we recommend wiping off immediately after each section.

Q. What about my pads… Do I need to clean them after use to avoid them becoming “crispy” with Sio2?
Yes, clean your pads very well with APC/water after use. During use, it doesn’t harden due to the repeated saturation of more Essence on the pad.

Q. What about my microfiber wiping towels?
Yes, wash your towels well or soak them after use if you can’t place them in the washer soon after.

Q. So what are the biggest benefits of using CarPro Essence?
There are a lot of applications and benefits where Essence excels beyond anything previously available.

• Gloss on another level
• Hours saved per vehicle
• Ease of finishing even the most difficult paints
• Thickening of the coating (Essence builds a glossy and reflective quartz coat) which bonds with the paint and merges with CQuartz or Reload if we apply it after Essence.
• PPF… We all know it’s not the best-looking means of protection… so this was a really cool find… pdf and clear bras LOVE CarPro Essence! The clarity and gloss of PDF are VERY visibly enhanced when
• Essence is used on top.

Q. How much cut is in Essence? How large are the abrasives?
Essence uses the same abrasives from Reflect but fewer of them. However, due to the viscosity and balance of a number of other ingredients, we do see an unexpected amount of cut on some paints (especially when paired with Meg’s microfiber cutting pad)

Q. How does this work? Is this some kind of marketing nonsense?
No, thanks for your patience as we launched this! Answers to any questions will be answered in this thread. Feel free to post any others you have!

Q. Can I use CarPro Essence without compounding first?
That depends… Certainly, you can and certainly, it will produce excellent gloss. As for durability, this would be theoretically ill-advised. On many paints, it will also cut FAR more than you can imagine in concert with a Meguiars microfiber cutting pad. As far as how durable it will be and what your goal is you should compound first to remove oxidation and scratches.

In other words, if the paint is not in good condition or is oxidized and you want to have long-term protection then you SHOULD compound first.

As for the finish and deeper swirls… that is what test sections are for – when choosing if Essence provides the cut you desire.

Q. What about Essence topped with CarPro Hydro2? Or Hydrofoam?!
Yes, in this case, I would advise that you wait until the vehicle’s next visit or anytime after 5 days to apply Hydro2 or wash with Hydrofoam. In my experience using Essence and then maintaining with CarPro Hydrofoam = Magic

Q. How long until it can get wet?
1 hour before you should allow release into the water. But remember we are applying Reload or CQuartz over the top so if CQuartz is the choice for topping then CQuartz will still need its cure time to avoid water spots.

Q. If my car already is in good condition, has recent decon, and polishing, and now has wax on it can I simply use Essence? Or do I need to strip the existing protection first?
This I’m not sure about… A little too many variables – with some wax, sealants, and the right pad and pad cleaning etc it would be fine BUT I wouldn’t risk it. I would kill the wax off well with strong iron X Snow soap cleaning, then proceed. We may update this after we have enough field testing to prove otherwise.

Q. What is the shelf life expectancy?
1 Year

Q. Should I strip existing protection if the paint is in great shape to apply Essence?
Yes, I would strip the wax or sealant as a minimum prep step.

Q. How much should I apply? Like a polish… or sparingly like a coating?
More like a polish. For using the CarPro Gloss pad we apply sparingly for most paints. With Microfiber Pad we use more.

Q. How far will the 5oz bottle go?
2-5 cars depending on the goal, the paint, the pad, and more

Q. Can Essence be used as sort of a paint prep product on a well-corrected vehicle that already has CQuartz and/or Reloads on it, then follows with CQuartz and/or Reload again?
Yes, you can use it to “heal” a damaged existing CQuartz coating. Keep in mind that it’s possible to damage some of the existing CQuartz hydrophobic surfaces when you “heal” any micro marring with Essence but if you are coating again over the top then it should be a moot point. If you are not coating again over the top then you are trading – fixing the light marring for a less hydrophobic and dirt-repellant surface.

Q. Does this have to be used with CQuartz or Reload or can I use something else as an LSP or do I even need to worry about using an LSP?
We believe you can use a lot of different LSPs that work well with this. We haven’t tested other products with it so no positive results but that is our estimate. I would wait a bare minimum of an hour if applying a sealant or wax with high solvent content in it. You might test that further before doing an entire car to see if an hour is enough. I know one of our friends is planning on moving to Essence as their prep for their high-grade Carnauba Wax service. After they have been tested thoroughly I will try to remember to update them here.

Q. What colour foam pad is recommended for this? I despise MF Pads
Short answer – CarPro Gloss Pad, Or any good finishing pad, if you need cut then CarPro Flash Pad or similar.

Long answer – This is a tough one to answer (so many variables again)… It will work with any foam pad really BUT depending on the paint you may have more or less luck with different pads. The issue is this “sticking” the product seems to do on some paints (more in certain environments)

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