Just ordered all the Rupes polishes...

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To use with my Rupes polisher and Rupes pads(green, yellow, white).

Anyone used Rupes polishes?
 
jvs1991 said:
I'm interested in picking up some rupes pads, and maybe the polishes. Post up your thoughts, I'm curious if the pads are worth the extra money
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Will do.

I already have the pads(green, yellow, white), they're awesome!! I think the polishes will work best with Rupes polishers and pads. Zephir with blue or green pads, Quarz with green or yellow pads, keramik with yellow or white pads, diamond with the white pad. I don't have the blue compounding pad. If I need that much cut, I'll use Meg's MF pads with M101 or D300. I'm hoping all of these will cover everything I need.

2old2change said:
Didn't you sell your Rupes Mark ?
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Sold the 21, picked up a 15. :)
 
You're tempting me to order some now lol. What liquids have you used them with?
 
jvs1991 said:
You're tempting me to order some now lol. What liquids have you used them with?
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I've used Sonax Perfect Finish, Menzerna PF2500, HD Polish, and a few more. They may not be worth the extra money, honestly, but I like them.

Paul Dalton consistently gets excellent results with the Rupes system(polisher, pads, liquids).
 
I've used the rupes polishes and just about finished mine.

I'm happy that I'm just about done with them.

The blue and green are just ok, they dust quite a bit, but cut well. Maybe if they were introduced 5 years ago it would be different but with the advent of great cutting compounds with low dusting they are just blown away in my opinion.

The yellow and white have no real faults. Spread well, dust minimally, and do what a fine polish should do. However, for the price, I would choose other polishes that are more potent and finish down just as well.

Sad to say this Mark (especially after you ordered the polishes) but I am overwhelmingly unimpressed with the polishes.
 
How do u like th e green pads. Ive been using the yellow with fg400 and like it. What lc pad would u compare the rupes green to?
 
psnt1ol said:
If you don't mind.... Could you tell me why. I am on the fence regarding the 21. You insight might help me decide. Thanks.
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I tried the 15 after I bought the 21. While the 21 will cuts faster, I can "feel" the difference in the throw compared to the 15. Meaning, with the larger throw, it's not quite as smooth. It's not night and day by any means, but I noticed it. Don't get me wrong, the 21 is still WAYYYY more smooth than the Flex 3401, I just prefer the feel of the 15, even if it doesn't cut as fast.


ihaveacamaro said:
I've used the rupes polishes and just about finished mine.

I'm happy that I'm just about done with them.

The blue and green are just ok, they dust quite a bit, but cut well. Maybe if they were introduced 5 years ago it would be different but with the advent of great cutting compounds with low dusting they are just blown away in my opinion.

The yellow and white have no real faults. Spread well, dust minimally, and do what a fine polish should do. However, for the price, I would choose other polishes that are more potent and finish down just as well.

Sad to say this Mark (especially after you ordered the polishes) but I am overwhelmingly unimpressed with the polishes.
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Thanks for the honest insight, Roshan. I'm just curious how the whole "system" works together. :xyxthumbs:

68bowtie said:
How do u like th e green pads. Ive been using the yellow with fg400 and like it. What lc pad would u compare the rupes green to?
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Tough to say as I've never done any side by side testing. If I had to guess, I'd say the LC orange pad. I really do like the green pad, as well a the yellow and white. Never tried the blue. I'll use MF if I need to go that aggressive.
 
FivePoint.0 said:
Thanks for the honest insight, Roshan. I'm just curious how the whole "system" works together. :xyxthumbs:
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Me and you are alike in that we always tend to give our blunt honest opinions :props:

Just to clarify though, I was using on the Rupes with my Rupes pads so all my impressions are with the whole "system."
 
With a standard DA, the *orbit area* measures 8mm, while the total work area is 5.8".

With the Rupes LHR15, the *orbit area* is 12.7mm, while the total work area is 6".

With the LHR21, the *orbit area* is 19mm, while the total work area is 6.75".

As you can see, the difference in total work area between a standard DA style and the LHR15 is only .20"(not very much). With the LHR21, the total work area is 6.75". That's almost 1" larger than a standard DA, and .75" larger than the LHR15. So, you might think, how can the LHR15 correct that much faster than a standard DA with only .20" difference in total work area? Well, the LHR *orbit area* is still ~5mm greater than a standard DA. That's pretty significant. The LHR21 *orbit area* is 11mm larger than a standard DA!!! That's very significant!! That's where the superior cutting comes into play!

By shortening the total work area, you will not get as quick of a cut, but, it makes sense that the polishing action will feel smoother = LHR15

Here's a video that will help you understand.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7q-a9P7xZg]Orbital Stroke Comparison - RUPES Bigfoot Polishers vs Basic DA Polishers - YouTube[/video]
 
Mark--I've seen allot of reports from pros on another forum that the 21 (with the washer mode and non Rupes pads and polishes) is cutting their detailing time considerably bkz it cuts faster than a smaller orbit DA and finishes down LSP ready even with some compounds. Also, all are reporting that it causes much less fatigue as they use slower speeds and much less pressure. Would be interested in your obsrvations regarding the 15!!
 
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