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21 is still the most powerful, in the right circumstances, but the gap is (very) small. This is just my opinion. However, if we are working on a curved body, I would bet the 15 would do the job faster because of it's ability to fit into concave shapes better.

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Can you use a pad conditioner on RUPES pads? Sure. We don't recommend it however, and here is why.... When you place the correctly-sized RUPES pad onto the appropriate BigFoot Polisher and run it in free air (full speed off the paint) there should be close-to-zero vibration. A lot of work went...

The problem with any long throw tool is that they stress the pad considerably more than a standard tool. Each part of the system has to be considered - from the foam type, to the pad type, to the why the hook and loop attaches (strong sheer strength). As far as the RUPES pads, I understand...

Just my opinion, but I prefer the long neck. It does everything the standard size does, it just goes more places.

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There is no real "hard" recommendation on how often the backing plate interface should be lubricated. There are a lot of variables but high speed and/or dusty air are going to accelerate the need to lubricate. I put a dab of lubricant on my backing plates once a month and have never had a...

If you have the air to support it, the LHR 75 "AirFoot" is the way to go IMO. With a 15mm stroke and 11,000 RPM (in free air) this thing is a beast, and under the right conditions, the most powerful tool in the lineup - pound for pound. I have blitzed 1k scratches with it fairly quickly...

A few points to consider... While many of the professional market online (whether it be forums or facebook/social media) are truly high-end guys with some base of knowledge, the overwhelming majority of professionals are not quite as educated as this sampling would lead you to believe. There...

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The RUPES BigFoot Polishers feature an anti-spin shroud that should be lubricated after use. This keeps friction between the shroud and backing plate from wearing away the shroud quickly. We recommend dielectric grease, although Vaseline will work in a pinch. If the shroud does wear away, it...

To clarify... A brand-new, in-box LHR 21ES (legacy model / Mk I) is now priced at 319...

We are hoping late first quarter. March is the target. :dblthumb2:

While I won't comment with 100% certainty... The later ES (legacy, MkI) models had an enlarged tab which required a larger slot in the backing plate. The backing plates are backwards compatible (you can use a newer backing plate on an older model but you cannot use an older backing plate on a...

If both tools are rotating at the same revolutions, the larger pad has a much greater chance of damaging the surface (for the reason you listed). The Nano uses a 1.2 inch pad rotating at up to 5000 RPM. This sounds scary at first, but it is really the same speed (more or less) as a 6 inch pad...

It is very hard to answer in absolutes (my son would tell me only Sith Lords answer in such a way :) ) One thing to remember, particularly with microfiber pads, is that they are only as functionally abrasive as the material attached to them. Microfiber, by itself, has little mechanical action...

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Maybe polish residue or just the angle. The piece was defect free, particularly in the center of the section. There may be some small defects on the edges where the polisher lightly passed over (sections always seem to grow as you do them). :)

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