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You forgot the JB Weld and Duct Tape :dblthumb2:

Great pictures Mike! In the picture you asked "can you guess what that is"... that is the first gear-driven "forced rotation" orbital polisher/sander on the market (to our knowledge). I believe the original design is upwards of 20 years old. The tool is still sold in Europe as a bodyshop...

I know I am late for answering this question, so I assume you have already gotten used to the Duetto, but as far as technique goes, it will end up being quite similar. Both tools are random orbital in design. Keep your transverse rate slow and smooth and keep the pad as flat to the panel and...

For polishing headlights and removing light-to-moderate defects, the Zephir compound with the blue microfiber disc is a great tool. For scum cleaning and prep, I like the Quarz compound with the green pad. :dblthumb2:

If you are using the coarse blue foam pad, we recommend using 6 pea-sized drops of products, speed 3, and medium pressure for about 30 seconds on the FIRST application. This will load the pad with the appropriate amount of product and soften the initial few millimeters of foam, which will either...

If you want to go outside the box a little, try Zephir on the UHS :buffing:pad.

The blue-blue as we call it (Zephir and coarse pad) will dust. Unfortunately that is part of the design compromise. The abrasive quality of Zephir is very high, and it actually has the ability to break down extremely fine. However, there is a good amount of abrasive in the compound, which...

Nice point Al, yes design compromises are common in everything. However, the internal stress that a large stroke machine experiences is quite considerable. The larger the stroke, the more sensitive the machine becomes to imbalance, and the more devastating that imbalance becomes. I was being...

Just to follow up on this and clarify. First- Go with Blue and Yellow. Second- UHS will work fine on soft paint, but it will struggle on sticky paints. Many OEM soft paints TEND to be sticky, but not all. What makes a paint "sticky" is the porosity of the paint. They tend to be overly...

Spot on Mike. The larger the stroke, the more sensitive the machine becomes to imbalance. The easiest way to test for this imbalance is to run the tools in free air. RUPES is a tool manufacturer, that is we engineer and build the tools, not purchase them and slap a label on them. Since 1947...

Re: Rupes aquires Cyclo Toolmakers lol, I'm working on a RUPES one, if that makes it any better?:xyxthumbs:

Re: Rupes aquires Cyclo Toolmakers Perhaps I can help define synergy for you. RUPES USA Inc is confident that by combing their global manufacturing, distribution and engineering with Cyclo's proven USA engineering, manufacturing, distribution and customer service we can build an even better...

Re: Rupes aquires Cyclo Toolmakers Very well stated, and I agree. At the end of the day, the best (but sadly not the only) way to be successful is to support and take care of your customers. Primary to the acquisition of Cyclo is the commitment by RUPES SpA to grow in the North American...

Re: Rupes aquires Cyclo Toolmakers I have read some of the questions and comments. In Europe, RUPES SpA is known for more than just high quality tools and innovative solutions. They are a family operated business with a stellar reputation in manufacturing, professional business practices, and...

Re: 1954 Hudson Convertible - Rupes Extreme Makeover - Live Broadcast Also, thank you to everybody who has thanked me. If anything we, we all owe a thank you to PBMG for once again stepping up and giving the vendors an opportunity to showcase our products live. We (consumers, vendors, industry)...

Re: 1954 Hudson Convertible - Rupes Extreme Makeover - Live Broadcast Thank you for the feedback. UHS (Ultra High Solid) Easy Gloss was originally spec'd for the European scratch resistant clear coats that are becoming more common everywhere. Along the way, the RUPES team discovered that it...

One of my clients had installed a full exhaust on his 360 and gave me the stock one.

If I were doing it again I would probably use the BLACKFIRE Metal Polishing System however... Autopia.org Forums - Auto Detailing & Car Care Discussion Forum

Polish it just like rough paint... It's stainless steel so don't be afraid to lean into it! I will try to post pictures or link later today

Re: 1954 Hudson Convertible - Rupes Extreme Makeover - Live Broadcast Absolutely :)