Ongoing RUPES review - all opinions welcome!!

2old2change said:
Simple answer-no. Watched Tom Weed last night try out his new LHR75 w/Kobalt 30 Gal unit and he was continuously waiting for the compressor to catch up. I haven't read the air requirements of this unit and don't remember the exact output of his twin cyl compressor but if the LHR 75 was to be used at long stretches of time a larger compressor would be in order.
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Thanks 2old2change! Good to know. Guess I will be getting the GG 3 inch. Would have no use for a compressor that big yet.
Thanks again!
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
I'll check with Jason on this today. It's a better pad because it's thinner for most applications due to the deforming issue but even the thinner pads deform too, at least on a rotary.


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Thanks Mike! the Rupes pads work great but sometimes I need a true 3" pad and the tall HT's work well until they deform but I feel the shorter ones would be more what I need.
 
Lots of good info on this thread, I wll be checking in to see the new replies. I am like a lot of people on here, trying to decide between the 15 and 21. I am leaning a little more towards the 21 having the option of using the 5" bp.
 
This is a Lexus 50/50 after a one-step with the 15, RUPES yellow pad and Sonax PF. The 15 runs even smoother than the 21 IMO

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^^ That looks great. :props:

I know this thread is directed more towards the Bigfoot systems but while I was researching online about RUPES, I stumbled on their website and found the BR109AE and the EK150AE with dust extraction system.

Is this a good find or am I just cluttering the thread?

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Manufacturer Rupes
Model Number BR109AE
Number of Pad Holes Multihole 15
Net weight kg / (lb) 2.0
Orbital Diameter MM / (in.) 9mm
Revs (RPM) 3000-7000
Pad Size mm / (in.) 150 / (6)
Soft start Yes

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Manufacturer Rupes
Model Number EK150AE
Input (W) 550
Net weight kg / (lb) 2.6
Orbital Diameter MM / (in.) 5
Revs (RPM) 200÷500
Side Handle Yes
Speed control Yes
Soft start Yes
Stroke per minute (nr) 2800÷7000
Velcro pad (mm) 150
 
At the end of the day. There is not one perfect machine for all applications. Each and every tool has its purpse. This is why you will see many pro's using a variety of machines. We use what works for us. The reason why Rupes Machines have become so popular is because it will allow anyone to get amazing results in just a short amount of time. Two years ago people were using the larger throw Dynabrade Attachment because of its abilities to correct paint fast. Kevin Brown has wrote many articles explaning why and how a large throw machine is great for corection in a dual action envoirment. I personally have found that the Rupes Big Foot 21 has made correction alot faster and nicer. Both the 21 and the 15 have there place and aways will. Its up to the end user to make the choice. You can't go wrong with whatever choice you make.
 
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Same car, with a 2 step: Rupes 15: MF pad with S3 then Rupes yellow with Sonax PF.

Maybe 3 passes with each. The 21 may correct large areas faster but the 15 is no slouch either.

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Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
I strongly agree. It's all about matching the right tool for the job. Of course doing some testing, getting some experience with a variety of tools is always a good thing. And having a good selection of tools in your arsenal necessary in order to choose the right tool.
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I agree Mike, even now that I have the RUPES, I am still keeping my Flex and there is a 3rd gen Griots machine coming in tomorrow. That might be it for my machines though.
 
TrKent said:
I agree Mike, even now that I have the RUPES, I am still keeping my Flex and there is a 3rd gen Griots machine coming in tomorrow. That might be it for my machines though.
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Sounds good.

Even if a person does the majority of all the correction work using a rotary buffer, Flex 3401 or RUPES polisher, the traditional PC "style" DA polisher is still handy for machine applying waxes and paint sealants. I rarely do any paint related steps by hand unless it's applying a coating.

Heck, I even machine waxed the larger portions of the dash on this 1936 Ford Roadster we recently buffed out here for Mike Stowe of Classic Instruments fame.

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1936 Ford Roadster - Show Car Makeover


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Women don't limit themselves to just one pair of high heels and us guys can be the same way with our power tools.

:laughing:
 
"Same car, with a 2 step: Rupes 15: MF pad with S3 then Rupes yellow with Sonax PF."


What speed did you use for the MF pads?
 
Corrected today with two LHR15's...

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Transmitted from the Dream Detail studio.
 
bufferbarry said:
At the end of the day. There is not one perfect machine for all applications. Each and every tool has its purpse. This is why you will see many pro's using a variety of machines. We use what works for us. The reason why Rupes Machines have become so popular is because it will allow anyone to get amazing results in just a short amount of time. Two years ago people were using the larger throw Dynabrade Attachment because of its abilities to correct paint fast. Kevin Brown has wrote many articles explaning why and how a large throw machine is great for corection in a dual action envoirment. I personally have found that the Rupes Big Foot 21 has made correction alot faster and nicer. Both the 21 and the 15 have there place and aways will. Its up to the end user to make the choice. You can't go wrong with whatever choice you make.
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So, you do think the Rupes corrects faster than a Rotary with a DB attached ?
I'm asking because this is what I'm using right now, but man it's heavy.... I do want in the future to add a Rupes 21 to the collection along my 849x and G110v2.
 
Has anyone used the 21 with the 6" backing plate and the 7" pads that ag sells? How do they perform?
 
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