I used to only use Rupes and meguiars products as well until I decided to pick up a G21 along with some BOSS polishes and pads. I was extremely impressed from the very beginning of handling the g21. While I still do use my Rupes 21 mark ii, I do pair my Rupes with BOSS pads and creams most of...
I previously had the 3401 and I just didn't enjoy how best I felt toward the end of polishing a car. It definitely works you and can beat your hands and arms. While long throw does have its minor set backs such as throw being too long for certain panels or stalling, my hands and arms appreciate...
I have it as well and as previously stated, you need to pump it a lot. It works pretty good and produces great foam though. I rarely use it now since I mostly do rinseless wash.
I've has success using optimum gloss coat mckees 37 paint coating and of course cquartz over essence. Havent had any issues, however it hasnt exceeded the year mark so I cant speak for durability.
I also use the shine and buff towels for rinse less or waterless. They are crazy soft, plush and can absorb so much rinse less solution and are also really great for waterless.
I have the Rupes 21mkii and while I do have all the Rupes pads, I find that I do like the the lake country HD orbitals and well the the thinpro pads and the occasional meguiars microfiber pad. I only use the mark21 with 6.5-7 inch pads. If I need smaller I also have a g21 set up with a 5 inch...