Rupes LHR 15ES Subtle Changes 2015?

Cool, finally got the answers to my two questions posted on the link above.
 
tpr1634 said:
I also have a 3401, I retired my PC and got the 15 & mini when you have the funds, imo both are great addition.:buffing:
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What pads do you with the 15? I am leaning towards the HD orbitals.


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I'n sticking to the Rupes system entirely after experimenting with my two machines today with different polishes. Results blew me away!
 
Zubair said:
Hi All

I'm proud to say I just collected my new Bigfoot 15ES few hours ago. What I noticed is all the pics and videos I encountered on the net show an orange lock button and an orange trigger. My machine has a black lock button, black trigger along with the Duetto type white rubber slots on it. Just curious as to the differences?

Also my included Quarz Gloss Medium Gel Compound states " exclusive NEW formula" on it, what has changed? More or less cut? Added gloss?
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Late to the party but...

Two areas that were identified as potential issues for customers were the power cord and trigger. In the fall of 2014, both of these items were replaced with different designs (the gray trigger and rubber cord) that should yield improved durability.

The new Quarz Compound uses a lot of technology pirated from the development of the UHS compound. Compared to the old Quarz, it provides more cutting power, faster. It finishes comparably well.

The new Diamond Compound also takes advantage of this increase in technology, and delivers more cutting power (slightly) and better gloss (slightly) compared to the previous Diamond.
 
Great, now my 8 month old Rupes system is outdated & 2nd rate. GRRRR
 
Todd@RUPES said:
The new Quarz Compound uses a lot of technology pirated from the development of the UHS compound.

Compared to the old Quarz, it provides more cutting power, faster. It finishes comparably well.
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That's great news. The Quarz Gloss Compound was already amazing.


Behind the scenes, a few months ago I called Todd and asked him if part of the RUPES system or recommended procedures included following Quarz Gloss Compound with any RUPES polish and the reason I asked was because I just finished compounding a bright yellow 1956 Chevy Nomad and to my eyes it was done. The paint looked flawless and ready for wax.

While it's normal to assume that a compound must be followed with a polish one thing I've learned in this industry is never assume and be open to new technology and my eyes we're telling me this compound rocked.


This is the old 2-door Chevy....

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=90256[/IMG


Todd said that "yes" in most cases it's intended to do a follow up polishing step which I already knew, and added that the trick with the Quarz Gloss Compound to get it to finish down like a fine cut polish was simply working the product longer. Which I did.

I followed the Quarz Gloss Compound with the Diamond Compound and then topped with Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax and the basecoat/clearcoat paint on this streetrod came out absolutely dripping wet.

[IMG]http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=90257



RUPES definitely has their abrasive technology perfected and for anyone that reads my posts you know I always say the most important factor when it comes to polishing paint isn't technique as some guys say technique is number one. It's the stuff that's touching the paint. The abrasive technology.


Coming up soon will be the full write-up for this car, pads, tools, etc.


:)
 
Dang Mike, dripping wet is nearly a gross understatement. That paint looks stunning.
 
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