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The ins and outs of the 21 and 15 what's your opinion
I just put a 3 inch backing plate on my GG6 and don't want to take it off. Thanks
 
Well I know it has a bigger throw but I think by now some pros mite share some inside info on both and the one they like best.
 
21 with a 5 bp

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By simply placing a spacer between the backing plate and the machine's backing plate mounting pad, the anti-spin feature is disengaged. The machine will then deliver increased backing plate rotation, which may help to increase cutting speed and deliver improved polishing results.
 
Will the 15 or the 21 finish better I guess that's what I really want to know
 
Wheelzntoys said:
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By simply placing a spacer between the backing plate and the machine's backing plate mounting pad, the anti-spin feature is disengaged. The machine will then deliver increased backing plate rotation, which may help to increase cutting speed and deliver improved polishing results.
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Please take this comment as a question:

I have only truly used a Dewalt, Makita and PC.

I did however use the Flex and Rupes for about 5 mins each.

The Flex seemed a lot more aggressive. The Rupes felt like a fine precision scalpel. If it stops spinning, maybe it is because it was more technique than machine?

Just wondering, Thank you.
 
KillaCam said:
How much better is the rupes 21 than the pc xp?
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What I have learned is the PC can buff out 3000 and the Rupes 1500

That is a lot of cutting power from the Rupes, because I always went to 3000 with my Dewalt on new freshly repaired cars.
 
The major difference is in the size of the throw of the machine as its been said already. The 21 has a throw of over 2 times that of a traditional DA polisher. The size of the throw not only helps increase the speed at which it cuts but also cuts down on polishing time.

Mike did a nice side by side comparison of the 15 and the 21 and I believe he finished the 21 side 20 minutes faster. Which would make about 40 minutes in total time saved with the 21.

As for the finishing down it does a fantastic job. Although its not really about the machine it's more about pad, product choice, and technique that will add to the dazzling finish that you can get with the machine.

I had the 15 and the 21 and after all the researching and reading and a little bit if testing I ended up selling the 15 keeping the 21 and get the smaller backing plate. So basically getting the best of both worlds (but still keeping the larger throw)

As for pads yes the Rupes pad work grat as the should. I was able to test the 6.5" Hydro tech pads and they worked great no issues. Now as I was a but curious about the Meg's pads working I gave them a shot and the failed as the edge of the backing plate cut into the foam.

Your technique will give you your best results. As with any machine it's going to be how you use them to achieve your best results so keep that in mind as always.
 
hernandez.art13 said:
Please take this comment as a question:

I have only truly used a Dewalt, Makita and PC.

I did however use the Flex and Rupes for about 5 mins each.

The Flex seemed a lot more aggressive. The Rupes felt like a fine precision scalpel. If it stops spinning, maybe it is because it was more technique than machine?

Just wondering, Thank you.
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Flex is more close to a rotary than a traditional free spindle DA. Hence the aggressiveness that you felt, because its a direct drive forced rotation tool.

Rupes, i feel is just like most other DAs but with a larger throw. So if the pad rotation stops, it only means you are applying more pressure than what the machine can take. I maybe wrong as I have never used the Rupes.

The whole point of the rupes is to use the throw to do the work for you than to use pressure to make the machine work.

My next query is, do any of the US resellers sell the 240v version of LHR21? Where can I score a 240v rupes? The local dealer in India is totally non responsive and non supportive about the machine even after multiple calls, emails and follow ups.

The Flex dealer however is very good and has a dedicated service centre for the machines here.

But the Rupes looks nice, kind of like the apple of polishers lol.

How easy is it to use the rupes on curved and vertical panels?

Im planning to get a flex or a rupes by next year. Mind says flex, heart likes rupes. Current plan however is to get the Makita rotary. Good offers going on around here.

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Rsurfer said:
Why not contact the manufacture?
Rupes
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Hey
thanks for the link. I've sent them an email. Lets hope something positive comes out of that, although its the US distributor site.

Overall how is the reliability of the Rupes? My detailer friend who uses his flex has done upto 200 to 300 cars without any issues except for yearly brush replacements. What sort of maintenance does the Rupes require?



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masterpartha said:
Hey
thanks for the link. I've sent them an email. Lets hope something positive comes out of that, although its the US distributor site.

Overall how is the reliability of the Rupes? My detailer friend who uses his flex has done upto 200 to 300 cars without any issues except for yearly brush replacements. What sort of maintenance does the Rupes require?



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Has not been in the US long enough. Doesn't seem to be that popular in the UK, but Paul Dawton seems to like it. No routine maintenance that I know of.
 
Rsurfer said:
Has not been in the US long enough. Doesn't seem to be that popular in the UK, but Paul Dawton seems to like it. No routine maintenance that I know of.
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Yes only a handful of detailers seem to use it and a majority of them are from the European zone. But they do have some good air operated polishers :)


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