Ready to upgrade to real pro polisher

Rayaz_XL

Rayaz_XL

New member
Joined
Sep 6, 2010
Messages
13
Reaction score
0
I have been using my TORQ10FX for 3 years now. It has been awesome to wax and light polish but in no means worthy for heavy duty paint correction. I am interested in a bigger beast. Torq22d, or Rupes 21 Mark2. I will be doing Ferraris to Dodge Rams everything in between. I want something with more power larger through and finesse. Please recommend me the best polisher.

Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk
 
Griot's 15 or 21mm long throw BOSS polishers.

Can't beat the guarantee, either. :xyxthumbs:
 
Rupes 21 MarkII but I think the Rupes 15 MarkII is more versatile.
 
Makita PO5000C with LC thinpros and B&S uro finisher wool

Or Griot G21 with Rupes eccentric and BP swap...LC HDO and BS Low Pros
 
My vote:

21mk2 with 5" BP and washer mod. It's an animal, and you'll rarely need anything past speed 4-4.5.

And if you can afford it, consider adding a mini to the mix as well with a 3" BP for tighter areas.

Not to overcomplicate things, but the Rupes Mille is also a very versatile tool (forced rotation) that won't stall no matter the panel shape. For a "one machine solution" it may fit the bill as well.
 
I'm partial to Rupes tools.

They recommend the 15..

I use the Duetto. I tried the 21, but am not a fan of the body style of those tools.

In all honesty, I still use my old PC 7424 more than anything though.

I also have a Flex 3401 that comes in really handy for huge vehicles.
 
dlc95 said:
I'm partial to Rupes tools.

They recommend the 15..

I use the Duetto. I tried the 21, but am not a fan of the body style of those tools.

In all honesty, I still use my old PC 7424 more than anything though.

I also have a Flex 3401 that comes in really handy for huge vehicles.
Click to expand...

I still don't get why they recommend the 15 over the 21..

Their marketing really has detailers believing 21mm is not a detailer tool..for autobody, and professionals use the 15mm... it's hilarious..


But DLC if you Love the PC style body but want a bigger longthrow?

Purchase a 15 or 21mm eccentric from Rupes Parts USA..or if you already have a 15/21mm on hand..swap it into the duetto!
 
Mike@ShineStruck said:
I still don't get why they recommend the 15 over the 21..

Their marketing really has detailers believing 21mm is not a detailer tool..for autobody, and professionals use the 15mm... it's hilarious..


But DLC if you Love the PC style body but want a bigger longthrow?

Purchase a 15 or 21mm eccentric from Rupes Parts USA..or if you already have a 15/21mm on hand..swap it into the duetto!
Click to expand...

I love my 21 but I did buy a small rupes as well for all the detail work. The 21 makes short work of big trucks and large hoods and such but takes a bit of edge work it you have a lot small detail work. I sold my PC because it just sat on the shelf.
I didn’t spend the extra money for the mark IIs I just didn’t need the extra power.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
 
Because of the the smaller smaller throw the 15 is slightly more versatile, its still a long throw machine and it can get into smaller spaces better than the 21. With the 5" plate you will be using smaller pads which means you will have less resistance/pad stall on curves. You can attach a 5" plate to the 21 but balance wise the 21 was designed to work with 6" plate and larger pads so.....doesn't mean it wont work just wasn't designed with that size plate in mind
 
Edging big sized pads on a long throw on small areas like front pillars is what kills pads. Edging in general on any machine will be more fatiguing on pads. Use a smaller pad and orbital throw that fits the area you are working on.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top