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One of the primary targets of this soap was rinse-ability, hence the fragrance-free formula. I have always judged a soap by how quickly and how well you can rinse it from the surface, even if you do something stupid like wash half of a car before rinsing. Some soaps, particularly those with...

When you rub the pad with compound over the area do you see the color of the paint transfer back to the pad?

Most of these questions fall outside my wheelhouse and are better left to Dylan, simply for the sake of correct information. It is my understanding, baring correction from him, that Cyclo tools are still manufactured and assembled at our factory in Longmont, CO. It is also my understanding...

Correct.

4900 RPM I believe. I am sitting in a hotel room with no tools in front of me.... so that's the just the best to my recollection.

Shhhhhh its a secret ;) Glad this issue was resolved as it seems a matter of some miscommunication.

One of the benefits of the RUPES' system is that compounds will not (or should not) absorb more than a few mm into the pads. If you run a BigFoot in free air without a pad it will vibrate like crazy. However, attach one of our pads and run it and the vibration is significantly (near zero)...

To answer the original question: If you are using our compounds with our pads, then yes we recommend the following priming procedure (it is most important with the blue foam and UHS foam to prevent sling and increase the polishing comfort). 1) On a 7-inch/180mm foam apply 5 or 6 pea-sized...

RUPES' corporate philosophy has been, since the 1940s, to deliver engineered systems to the customer. With the BigFoot Project, this philosophy was necessary because during the development process RUPES found out why no other tool manufacturer had attempted to build a very large throw orbital...

The motor will draw enough torque to maintain the RPM you selected.

Correct. All backing plates are backwards compatible. The original run of ES tools had a smaller slot in the backing plate and spindle key. While the first run of the ES tools will accept any backing plate, their original backing plates will not fit the newer tools.

Dylan was referencing the differences between the ES tool at speed 6 and the MkII at 3-4. He is stating that the MKII produces more torque at speed 3 then the ES does wide open. You are assuming that the speed dial on each tool is linear and this is incorrect. Each speed dial is calibrated to...

It really will depend on the paint surface you are polishing (and other variables). On most paints, I find that UHS (pad/polish) will have a slight advantage of cutting power of the original Quarz and slightly less than the new Quarz. In terms of finish, I find that UHS will finish better than...

The general accepted practice for priming the 7-inch pads is 5-6 drops for 30 seconds, working a small area with medium pressure. Then add 2-3 drops on speed 4 (you can go up to speed 6 if needed but with the additional torque the MKII you may shorten pad life) and polish your section using...

BigFoot technology is random orbital (not gear-driven / forced-rotation) with large diameter orbits. The BigFoot Nano's 12 mm orbital movement is random in nature and large (>8mm). They are not forced rotation as RUPES developed the BigFoot technology to move away from the gear-driven...

While the official advertising is that the tools are 30% more power... the LHR15ES actually sees closer to a 40% bump due to the reasons Zubair accurately described.

Autogeek's description that it "feels more powerful" is both accurate and inaccurate... Yes it feels SIGNIFICANTLY more power because IT IS SIGNIFICANTLY more powerful. The confusion is because tool makers and tool sellers (since very few tools are actually made..) in the USA have attempted...

Also, M101 is a great shampoo. The most important aspect of any car wash soap for me is rinse ability. I dislike soaps that require frequent rinsing in order to avoid a film built that creates a sticky, non-waterbeading surface. I like a soap, that even I allow to sit too long, will blast off...

There are two tested application methods. One is on a dry car. This would a mist and wipe type of product with a very light final buff needed to wipe away any residue. Usage is very similar to a detail spray, only easier. The second, and my favorite, is as a drying aid. Mist onto a wet...

Not sure what you are asking? The Mark II features a number of external upgrades such as a foot to rest the machine belly up, a redesigned head unit that is now solid with a soft grip, and an improved backing plate that allows for easier mounting/dismounting of the pads. Additionally, the 15...