Rupes Mini- pushing too hard or defective

Yep, probably pressure. I after buffing out two vehicles with the mini, and Duetto, no reasonable stalling issues with either. One was using Keramik with yellow foam, and the other with yellow microfiber.

Even when I used the 3401 I didn't apply much if any additional pressure to the machine. Same with the pc. I never got into the "15 lbs of pressure" thing. Reason being that I got better results letting the pad spin as freely as possible. The sweet spot for me was "just under free spin" on the PC, and "weight of the machine" on the 3401. I mimicked how I used to use the rotary with them.

That's how I knew the Rupes line was going to be a very natural transition for me, and it was. I couldn't be happier using their system.
 
One of the most overrated tools I've ever bought.

Mark II 21 is bad a** though!!!
 
So then...

You're saying if a person's interested in a 3"DA that the Griot's 3" is the better option considering the extra money saved?
 
dlc95 said:
Yep, probably pressure. I after buffing out two vehicles with the mini, and Duetto, no reasonable stalling issues with either. One was using Keramik with yellow foam, and the other with yellow microfiber.

Even when I used the 3401 I didn't apply much if any additional pressure to the machine. Same with the pc. I never got into the "15 lbs of pressure" thing. Reason being that I got better results letting the pad spin as freely as possible. The sweet spot for me was "just under free spin" on the PC, and "weight of the machine" on the 3401. I mimicked how I used to use the rotary with them.

That's how I knew the Rupes line was going to be a very natural transition for me, and it was. I couldn't be happier using their system.
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Exactly! Let the machine do it's job. Pressure is highly overrated. Not too mention it finishes down much better with less pressure.
 
WRAPT C5Z06 said:
One of the most overrated tools I've ever bought.

Mark II 21 is bad a** though!!!
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This was polished and finished out with my Rupes Mini. I have to respectfully disagree. It's been well worth the investment for me.

 
Wrapt, could it be user error? The mini is a very good polisher. It is by far the best 3 inch polisher on the market and is much better than using a PC as a 3 inch polisher. You should sell your Rupes mini, there are many detailers who could put it to good use.
 
rlmccarty2000 said:
Wrapt, could it be user error? The mini is a very good polisher. It is by far the best 3 inch polisher on the market and is much better than using a PC as a 3 inch polisher. You should sell your Rupes mini, there are many detailers who could put it to good use.
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Sold it a long time ago.
 
custmsprty said:
This was polished and finished out with my Rupes Mini. I have to respectfully disagree. It's been well worth the investment for me.

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All good. Polishing complex concaves, curves or narrow areas and it will stall like a new stick driver. PE8 is a much better option.
 
WRAPT C5Z06 said:
All good. Polishing complex concaves, curves or narrow areas and it will stall like a new stick driver. PE8 is a much better option.
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I have not experienced any stalling issues with my Mini. I have a PE8 too and rarely reach for it, like never LOL. Too each their own.
 
custmsprty said:
I have not experienced any stalling issues with my Mini. I have a PE8 too and rarely reach for it, like never LOL. Too each their own.
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I'm very used to forced rotation, so I'm probably more sensitive to stalling issues. I can adjust my technique, but I'd rather not. I end up reaching for my 3401 instead.
 
WRAPT C5Z06 said:
I'm very used to forced rotation, so I'm probably more sensitive to stalling issues. I can adjust my technique, but I'd rather not. I end up reaching for my 3401 instead.
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Which is why it's great that we have all the options we do.

I got together with a fellow detailer near by who wanted to check out a Duetto, and a palm sander I had. The dude was a big guy, and naturally had a heavy hand. Someone like that has the option to use a tool that fits him, rather than fight his nature.
 
I've had good results using the Megs PowerMax 3" pads on curvy contours with my Mini. The more rounded pad face seems to spin better on those surfaces. And the Megs foams have always been durable.
 
I was surprised by the mini when I first tried it out,I didn't think it was any better than the gg3 I have,but as a newbie with only a couple of years of polishing,I think I need to use less pressure and higher speeds.
I also started with the flex and the direct drive,no fieness needed,so I just grab my pe8 for the small areas now.

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Dylan@RUPES said:
Interesting feedback - please keep us posted on your progress with it as you log more time. I generally don't have an issue with pad stall on the mini. Little bugger hums at a pretty high speed so as long as you keep the pressure proportionally light for the pad size it keeps on rotating (except for in those areas where panel contour or lines prevent it). It requires very little downward pressure as do all of our polishers. Let the machine do the work, don't press down too hard.
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It rotates fine... it was the throw that kept stopping.
I'll keep you all informed. Like I aid, I'm sure there needs to be a learning curve with it.
 
Long time updating this but I finally used the Mini a few weeks ago again...
Much better experience. I really felt better using it this time and I didn't have any issues with it. One thing I remembered to try and do was not lean on it. I just let it do "it's thing". It worked very well. I'm now a fan for sure :xyxthumbs:
 
Good to hear you like the mini. It's a great machine for getting into those spots where a larger machine is impractical or uncomfortable to use. I really appreciate mine on bumpers where the mini is much easier to maneuver.
 
I just got a mini and had the same problem. I need to get used to not putting not much pressure on it and keeping it flat.
 
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