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I watched the video, really good info. I should have gotten a gear driven polisher. Also, instead of using the 4 steps from Rupes I would rather have done 1-2 steps for a daily driver. I see Flex has a trim polisher with a battery (sold out it appears). Is that a gear driven tool?

really dumb question, how do you know if a particular polisher is gear driven or free spinning? the Rupes in the pic above looks very similar to my LHR21. I assume the product details will tell me the spinning mechanism? Maybe I should purchase a gear driven polisher for trim, something that...

Thanks guys, I do see some lighter scratches that I am going to continue to work on. I am not looking for perfection just looking to clean this truck up as best I can. I'll post pics after I work on it a bit more. My problem is as stated earlier, the Rupes Mini doesn't have the power of the...

Changed the file size, let's see if this works.

I was trying to upload the file straight from my computer, the error just said failed, didn't say why, at least I didn't see it. Might be the size. I then tried to use a URL for Flickr and that didn't work either. I'll look into the TapaTalk app. I think you may be correct with the deeper...

I was trying to include a pic but when I try to upload it, I get an error (generic upload failed). Anyway, the tailgate on my truck has some DEEP scratches, which I can't get out with my Rupes polisher using the coarsest (blue) pad and product. I'm guessing I would have to wet sand the area...

Thanks a bunch. I just watched one of your videos about claying, dialing in your solution before proceeding to the rest of the vehicle, etc, all makes perfect sense. As for where I go from here, i am going to: inspect the paint with some sort of light. Spend time in one section inspecting...

I purchased the Rupes system to correct paint on various vehicles but I am having an issue with my Rupes Mini (3 inch pads). I marked the based of the tool with a black marker so I can see the pad spinning and if I put too much proessure, the pad stops spinning. this works great on my 7in...

I purchased a used truck and the paint was a mess (it's a 2018). I have the Rupes BigFoot (180MM pads) and I have a Rupes Mini (100MM). I also used the Rupes foam pads and product. I went over the entire truck with blue (course) and it definitely took out many of the scuffs and webbing in the...

Hey, I just purchased a used truck and the paint is a mess. Every panel has swirls and scratches. None of the scratches are deep enough to feel if you rub your thumbnail over them, but you can see white in many of the scratches. I don't need a showroom shine, I am looking to correct the...

Re: Correct paint on boat I have a 2015 Yamaha (red) and i noticed that my paint has a lot of swirling. I own a Rupes 21 and rupes mini with all the pads, so I have the tools. I noticed that Marine 31 makes an oxidation cutter and a cleaner wax, is that the two products I should use to remove...

I have a 2015 Yamaha (red) and i noticed that my paint has a lot of swirling. I own a Rupes 21 and rupes mini with all the pads, so I have the tools. I noticed that Marine 31 makes an oxidation cutter and a cleaner wax, is that the two products I should use to remove swirls? I don't have a...

And you do the same as above, speeds 1-2?

I picked up McKee's all in one swirl remover and sealant for my white caddy. I have the Rupes 21 and Rupes Mini. What speed and what pad should I use? The color makes it really hard to tell if I have swirling...

any images of the differences?

That actually makes things easier, I would rather skip the polish step! My other two cars are white and silver, and really hard to see swirls, so I might just go with a good AIO Quick question, do you guys run the Rupes with the carnuba wax or just wax by hand?

Good to know about polishes not always worth the extra effort, I definitely saw that with my work on this particular vehicle. So, to do the entire process on a test panel, I would do something like Rupes 21 - yellow pad (use least aggressive to get desired results, if I need more aggressive, I...

I have a 2003 expedition that I use for towing, and while i like to keep it waxed and clean, I am not overly concerned with paint swirls. This weekend I did the following: Vehicle 2003 ford expedition - metallic dark green Gear PoorBoy SR1 - light swirl removal - used yellow foam pad with...

I went with the Mini, I will report back once I actually use the tool. If there are areas I can't get with the two tools, I'll try to buff those areas by hand for now. Down the road if this is something I enjoy doing I will add tools as I go. Right now I spent around 1200 for a good starter...

I just picked up a Rupes 21, I have some large vehicles and boat. After watching many videos and reading, I am going to pull the trigger on a smaller machines to compliment my arsenal. I am planning on the Rupes Mini at this point. my question is, I don't see anything smaller than a 4" pad...