Recent content by Kevin Brown

Thanks, Paul. Yup. And it can be MIRACULOUS. Lots of high-end guys using this procedure, as well as several that are not so experienced.

I am still the biggest fan of a large stroke random orbital polisher. I've never used the LHR21ES and thought, "Drat! She's-a-stalling too much on the curves & bulges!" • The design of the pad makes a difference • Motor speed makes a difference • The pad diameter makes a difference •...

Without the reasoning behind a recommendation... you'll have to take their word for it. I've laid out my reasoning, and am always up for a good discussion. I will continue to use the largest stroke possible, when it makes sense for the task at hand.

Thanks!! :thankyousign:

Two short & grubby videos I shot that attempt to explain: 1. How backing plate rotation is actually generated: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10203427076742475&l=2973772921979790222 2. What causes reverse rotation of the backing plate...

None that come to mind. The only reason I could reasonably envision needing that much orbital speed would be if I was attempting to create more random rotation of the backing plate. Assuming that the backing plate and buffing pad were both optimized to assist in transferring the machine's...

That's kind and funny, all in one! I wouldn't recommend that any single post is ignored, but this is a topic that I deal with almost every day via phone or text or e-mail. When a guy is having a tough time finishing down a paint job, the go-to polish is always M205 for me. This is partly...

I didn't read the whole thread, so I take it that the general consensus is that you MUST use a rotary to "jewel" (or as I read above on this page, "burnish") the paint to get a stellar result? I am going to say with confidence, that's completely false. The only thing stopping you from getting...

Intriguing thread, the part about saturation at the center of the pad. Some thoughts (on the fly, so they may not lead to the correct conclusion). At the dead-center of the pad, what is occurring during the polishing cycle? To paint a clear picture for the first thought on the subject, let's...

She's a beauty!!! Thanks for tagging me on FB Detailer Buddies so I could see this. In terms of the "KBM M205"... was it cut using a mass quantity of M205 via microfiber? Did you follow up after the cutting step using a foam pad, or instead super-clean the microfiber and do a slow finessing...

Apparently... you weren't the one that mentioned it!

I must have missed a pretty important testing session. How was it concluded that the LHR15ES is less prone to having its backing plate stall under load (pressure, friction, panel curvature, etc.) Unless the machine's "approach angle" was not adjusted to assist in minimizing an edge digging of...

Question: "At the risk of starting a debate, would a more powerful motor be beneficial?" Kevin Brown: "Yeah, this could start a big debate! I think you'll find that most guys complaining about stalled backing plate rotation are using LHR15's. In addition, the design of the pad and how it is...

Kevin Brown: "As a reseller of the Rupes BigFoot line, I am often asked my opinion on the cutting power of the LHR15ES and LHR21ES machines. Polishing styles and pad/liquid combinations can certainly affect overall performance, but let's sidestep that conversation for now. The LHR15ES features...

"Let's see if I can remember how to do this. Ahem!..." Several guys asked if I would chime in on this thread. Okay, I’ll do it! Many of the discussions pertaining to the latest detailing trends are not found on detailing forums anymore. This is because the convenience of Facebook has drawn...