Rupes LHR21 Issue- Rubber Shedding

[Mastercraft241]

Hi guys,

This past week I detailed my audi and after a test panel I noticed a black rubber type material spots all over. I immediately look at the backing plate and it seems the protective rubber backing attached to the polisher somehow began rubbing on the backing plate causing it to "shed". I had to remove the rubber gasket in order to solve the problem temporarily. Has anyone experience this issue and if so, is it possible to purchase this one piece or do I have to send it back to AGO or Rupes for repair?

Thank you
Jason

 

[builthatch]

Hi guys,

This past week I detailed my audi and after a test panel I noticed a black rubber type material spots all over. I immediately look at the backing plate and it seems the protective rubber backing attached to the polisher somehow began rubbing on the backing plate causing it to "shed". I had to remove the rubber gasket in order to solve the problem temporarily. Has anyone experience this issue and if so, is it possible to purchase this one piece or do I have to send it back to AGO or Rupes for repair?

Thank you
Jason

i own no Rupes stuff but i've seen this posted a bunch.

here's one - http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/rupes-bigfoot-polishers/84952-rupes-21-polisher-issue.html

 

[ihaveacamaro]

do the kevin brown rupes mod. Stops that rubbing of the backing plate.

 

[Mastercraft241]

do the kevin brown rupes mod. Stops that rubbing of the backing plate.

Seems a little crazy that a $400 machine needs a washer to operate properly. That said, I have the washer mod on the 5" backing plate (its stuck in there now), but not the 6" backing plate. The rubber shroud has pulled itself under the backing plate so with the 6" it is just getting torn up. Does Rupes have a maintance program where you can send the machine to get repaired?

 

[mbkite]

Those that don't know about the Kevin Brown washer mod they just don't know.. Google Kevin Brown washer mod.
You may find a link that talks about some Italian law or regulation that was imposed on said rupes

 

[Mastercraft241]

Those that don't know about the Kevin Brown washer mod they just don't know.. Google Kevin Brown washer mod.
You may find a link that talks about some Italian law or regulation that was imposed on said rupes

I have the washer mod on my 5inch backing plate however it is stuck in the backing plate now and I cant get it out. Thus, I had to use the 6" pad without the washer. Regardless, I would like to know if A.) I can send back to rupes/ago for warranty or pay for a maintenance repair and/or B.) if the plastic shroud is sold separately since mine is severely damaged now and will fold up with either the washer mod or without.

 

[mbkite]

Their is a video about washer mod need to be care full washer should be able to be removed.. If it's the body of the rupes that is damaged call autogeak ... Their the best ..... Good luck..