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Rupes LHR 21ES Big Foot Random Orbital Polisher

Ohhhh darn. I really want to get a Rupes and I wanted the new Mk2 but man this is a good deal. I spend every day using a rotary but would love to have/try a Rupes for finishing work, not to buff out sanding scratches (1000/1500/2000). What's every ones opinion, wait or pull the trigger? What's anyone else going to do?
 
7PaintGuns said:
Rupes LHR 21ES Big Foot Random Orbital Polisher

Ohhhh darn. I really want to get a Rupes and I wanted the new Mk2 but man this is a good deal. I spend every day using a rotary but would love to have/try a Rupes for finishing work, not to buff out sanding scratches (1000/1500/2000). What's every ones opinion, wait or pull the trigger? What's anyone else going to do?
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I was going back and forth on whether to get the Rupes since I'm in the market again for a new DA.... but at the end of the day I replaced my Flex 3401 with...... drum roll.....another 3401. I'm sure the 21 is a nice buffer but I had to stay with the forced rotation.
 
7PaintGuns said:
Rupes LHR 21ES Big Foot Random Orbital Polisher

Ohhhh darn. I really want to get a Rupes and I wanted the new Mk2 but man this is a good deal. I spend every day using a rotary but would love to have/try a Rupes for finishing work, not to buff out sanding scratches (1000/1500/2000). What's every ones opinion, wait or pull the trigger? What's anyone else going to do?
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get a da same outcome of results.
 
Mach1USMC said:
I was going back and forth on whether to get the Rupes since I'm in the market again for a new DA.... but at the end of the day I replaced my Flex 3401 with...... drum roll.....another 3401. I'm sure the 21 is a nice buffer but I had to stay with the forced rotation.
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Well I will be doing all my cutting with a rotary, that will never change for me. My biggest problem is holograms (more time consuming to remove/prevent with the rotary)

7.3powerstroke said:
Call them, more than likely they will give you a discount on the Mark II.
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I think they closed at 9pm. Why would they discount something they don't even have yet?
 
7PaintGuns said:
What are you saying, don't use the rotary? Please be more specific if you're going to comment lol!
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Use the rotary to cut then do your finishing work with a dual action polisher.a 400 .00 dollar da will do the same as a 200.00 da.
 
Like a PC or Meguiars? Are your saying the main reason a Flex or Rupes costs so much more is mainly for their cutting abilities?
 
possibly ,I'm not a got to have a rupes or the next big thing guy,I use what I got such as a pc and do the biggest most challenging jobs and get them done ,so I would rather have the money in the bank and just buy what will do the job but that's me and it's your money so you do or get what you want.
 
GSKR said:
possibly ,I'm not a got to have a rupes or the next big thing guy,I use what I got such as a pc and do the biggest most challenging jobs and get them done ,so I would rather have the money in the bank and just buy what will do the job but that's me and it's your money so you do or get what you want.
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:xyxthumbs:
 
Such a great deal. Too bad I missed up on it. Can't wait to get hold on my own bigfoot one day! :-)
 
7PaintGuns said:
Like a PC or Meguiars? Are your saying the main reason a Flex or Rupes costs so much more is mainly for their cutting abilities?
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The Flex and the Rupes are smoother running machines. I had a Meguiars G110 v2 that would make your are numb from vibration in about 5 minutes. I don't think you would be happy at all with a PC going from a rotary. IMO the Flex 3401 would be your best choice, plenty of power and the forced rotation would be your easiest transition. Again, just my .02
 
I would grab the pink flex 3401 for 299.

Being efficient on a rotary, I think you'd feel more comfortable with the forced rotation.
 
GSKR said:
Use the rotary to cut then do your finishing work with a dual action polisher.a 400 .00 dollar da will do the same as a 200.00 da.
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If I'm doing a 2-3 step process this is exactly what I do - with the 3401 being forced rotation you can sometimes use it in lieu of the rotary.
 
Here's my logic...

I use a rotary for harder cutting, faster cutting etc. I then use my PC DA for some final polishing and LSP application. I am going to wait for the new Flex Machine as a third machine because it can do both functions of my current equip i.e cut like my rotary and have DA for refining. If either of my current machines die i won't be dead in the water. In all liklihood, what will happen is my new Flex will be the workhorse and my old machines will be backup if my Flex were to suffer any issues (unlikely).

Simply put, i like the dual capability of a forced rotation DA machine. But i'm waiting for the new one.
 
I picked up a Mk II for $300. Bought two cyber buster $200 gift certs for $150 each.

5 mins later - used them to pre-order a Mk II.

You gotta be smart about these things.


GSKR said:
possibly ,I'm not a got to have a rupes or the next big thing guy,I use what I got such as a pc and do the biggest most challenging jobs and get them done ,so I would rather have the money in the bank and just buy what will do the job but that's me and it's your money so you do or get what you want.
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You could work buy hand and have even more money in the bank. You could also ride a bicycle everywhere instead of a car - and save a lot of money. For that, stop buying toilet paper - paper bags are usually free.
 
swanicyouth said:
I picked up a Mk II for $300. Bought two cyber buster $200 gift certs for $150 each.

5 mins later - used them to pre-order a Mk II.

You gotta be smart about these things.





You could work buy hand and have even more money in the bank. You could also ride a bicycle everywhere instead of a car - and save a lot of money. For that, stop buying toilet paper - paper bags are usually free.
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:iagree: That's a wise man right there.

I had a similar buy on Thurs. night. I couldn't pass up the deal over on Autopia, where it was the 1st Gen. LHR 21ES for $319 + free detailers bag + $50 mystery gift.
 
swanicyouth said:
I picked up a Mk II for $300. Bought two cyber buster $200 gift certs for $150 each.

5 mins later - used them to pre-order a Mk II.

You gotta be smart about these things.
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Well played, Sir.^ Brilliant move.. I sure didn't think of that. But then again, today's not ideal for me to have spent $300 towards detailing. But congrats to you and your new polisher!

There oughta be a Budweiser "real men of genius" commercial with you and your new Rupes having a cold brew. Lol:)
 
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