When I got my Rupes tools, I had every intention on using them with my tried and true compound, polish, and pads.

While they produced exceptional results, the inclusion of Rupes gels and pads made a tremendous difference in the result, and my enjoyment using the system as a whole. Things were easier, and made more sense.

Zephir, paired with the Blue coarse foam, or microfiber pads do an incredible amount of heavy lifting with a finish that looks like you final polished it.

It was tricky for me to get the hang of it at first. Zephir is a fairly thick gel, and is loaded with abrasives. My problem was that I was using way too much on my reloads - especially on the microfiber pads! Once I reduced to two or three pea sized drops at the edge of the pad, it helped with dusting, wipe off, and cut better because there wasn't so much gel hyper lubricating the interface between the pad, and paint.

The tricky part for me with Zephir and the blue foam pads was spreading out the gel, because it's so thick! Once I got it figured out, the combination worked like a dream... I rarely use anything else anymore than Zephir, blue foam and microfiber for heavy cutting.

Another bonus is the scent. It smells kind of like fruity bubble gum, or something like that. It makes the experience even that much more enjoyable!

I have detailed cars for years but the older I get I have mainly just concentrated on my own vehicles except a few here and there. Recently I bought a 2001 740 BMW (black). The paint was in pretty bad shape with scratches and swirls and everything else that goes along with improper car for years. I ordered this product and was very impressed and had great results. Beats M105 hands down for heavy correction jobs.

Awsome product

Great!!