2009 Corvette - Rupes 15 Mark II + Rupes Mini + Rupes UHS + Blackfire Wet Diamond

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Looks great. Where did you use the MT300 on the car? Do you know if it has more torque than the Griot's 6"?

 

[The Guz]

Very nice work sir! That Vette looks great now after your TLC.

Thanks Mike.

Impressive results and i bet she was ecstatic! The real rock star was the person with his hands on that Rupes.

Thanks and she was and still is.

Looks great. Where did you use the MT300 on the car? Do you know if it has more torque than the Griot's 6"?

Thanks. Used it on half the car. I can't comment on whether it has more torque or not than the GG6. But I will say this, I can see why the Rupes is one of the top machines. It's night and day compared to the MT300. I would definitely consider picking up a Rupes Mark II over the MT300.

 

[mc2hill]

I can't comment on whether it has more torque or not than the GG6. But I will say this, I can see why the Rupes is one of the top machines. It's night and day compared to the MT300. I would definitely consider picking up a Rupes Mark II over the MT300.

I have the MT300 and a 15 Mark II, and the Rupes is sooo much better.
If you use the MT300 you will need to stick with thin pads vs. the taller Rupes type pads. It does not correct well while trying to spin the taller pads, so maybe it does have less torque. The GG works with both types of pads.

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

I have the MT300 and a 15 Mark II, and the Rupes is sooo much better.

If you use the MT300 you will need to stick with thin pads vs. the taller Rupes type pads. It does not correct well while trying to spin the taller pads, so maybe it does have less torque. The GG works with both types of pads.

Good feedback. Thanks.

 

[The Guz]

I have the MT300 and a 15 Mark II, and the Rupes is sooo much better.
If you use the MT300 you will need to stick with thin pads vs. the taller Rupes type pads. It does not correct well while trying to spin the taller pads, so maybe it does have less torque. The GG works with both types of pads.

I would have to disagree a little. I had no issues using the Rupes pads on the MT300. I do agree that the Meguiar's thin foam disks and the MT300 work great as a system. I've also used the MT300 with LC Hydro Tech pads which are a little thicker than the Meguiar's thin foam disks as well as some LC flat pads and I didn't have any issues with either.

But the Rupes Mark II is at a whole other level.

 

[jerethemiah]

One of the best shine and wet-look I've seen on a silver paint. Great job.

 

[larry33]

Sorry, in post #14 u mentioned that it was the perfect situation to use UHS. And I was wondering what you would describe as the perfect situation to use UHS. Thanks

 

[d33p]

BFWD sealant is incredible, I love it!

 

[mc2hill]

I would have to disagree a little. I had no issues using the Rupes pads on the MT300. I do agree that the Meguiar's thin foam disks and the MT300 work great as a system. I've also used the MT300 with LC Hydro Tech pads which are a little thicker than the Meguiar's thin foam disks as well as some LC flat pads and I didn't have any issues with either.

But the Rupes Mark II is at a whole other level.

To be specific I was using the B&S MF 5.5" pads on the MT300, and had to change to the Meg's MF pad. The B&S MF pads are somewhat 'heavy'

 

[postaltwo]

Sorry, in post #14 u mentioned that it was the perfect situation to use UHS. And I was wondering what you would describe as the perfect situation to use UHS. Thanks

Uhs (ultra high solids) was developed for hard ceramic clears . I would think it would be suited to harder paints for sure