Stuck On New Polisher FLEX/RUPES

I really enjoy my Rupes Duetto so far, but I don't have much to compare it to other than my jiggly old wax spreader. Used it quite a bit one handed with no problem, but my day job is hauling hay and typically carrying 50 lbs bales one handed. Very smooth and none of that jiggly numb arm feeling after using it for hours. No pressure needed, just nice slow passes.

I did toast one of my pads with it after I got a little too comfortable on speed 6. Had done the hood with one pad, put a fresh one on and moved to the roof. I had been checking often to see if the pad was getting hot on the hood and all was good. Found some RIDS after a few passes on the roof and decided to really slow down my passes to see if I could get them out. Opps, not a good idea. Sunken pad, but no harm to the paint.

Lack of vibration and no need for pressure were my main deciding factors in with going for the Rupes, but I was not considering or comparing it to the Flex. Would be nice to have a Flex also.
 
Just get them both.

That will solve any hesitations or regrets. :D
 
Rupes Duetto and LHR15 is good choice for hobbyist.
 
Not to make it any easier but now toss Griot's into the decision!
 
The boss? I just saw it 15mm and 21mm throw... Interesting. A Rupes with 900watts :)
 
I had the pleasure to try the 3401 and I don't know how you guys do it. The thing is a beast, what would take the PC 3 minutes takes me less than one... I fought with it for a while before I figured out a system. I find it uncontrollable over 4.5 speed for any heavy correction, even at 4 speed it tended to walk a bit. I was using FG400 doing 4-5 heavy section passes on 4 speed and 2-3 light passes on 5-6 speed. The car had ultra hard paint so I got away with a one step, thank God because I was absolutely exhausted. I don't think the Flex is for me, I feel that painful detail in my arms and hands even today. The most amazing thing I found using the Flex was how little it dusted and how much cooler it was over the PC. I had virtually no dust.
 
Dayonta675 said:
I had the pleasure to try the 3401 and I don't know how you guys do it. The thing is a beast, what would take the PC 3 minutes takes me less than one... I fought with it for a while before I figured out a system. I find it uncontrollable over 4.5 speed for any heavy correction, even at 4 speed it tended to walk a bit.
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I have both a Flex and a Rupes 15. The Flex is definitely the master of the speed of cut, but I'll agree that it can be a beast. It's difficult at best to one-hand it. The Rupes I feel is a more finessed approach. Both have their place, I tend to use the Flex for hard correction and the Rupes for fine/finish polishing.
 
I'm almost convinced I'll be picking The Boss 21 up with a 5 inch backing plate.
 
Mantilgh said:
I really enjoy my Rupes Duetto so far, but I don't have much to compare it to other than my jiggly old wax spreader. Used it quite a bit one handed with no problem, but my day job is hauling hay and typically carrying 50 lbs bales one handed. Very smooth and none of that jiggly numb arm feeling after using it for hours. No pressure needed, just nice slow passes.

I did toast one of my pads with it after I got a little too comfortable on speed 6. Had done the hood with one pad, put a fresh one on and moved to the roof. I had been checking often to see if the pad was getting hot on the hood and all was good. Found some RIDS after a few passes on the roof and decided to really slow down my passes to see if I could get them out. Opps, not a good idea. Sunken pad, but no harm to the paint.

Lack of vibration and no need for pressure were my main deciding factors in with going for the Rupes, but I was not considering or comparing it to the Flex. Would be nice to have a Flex also.
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I've been using my Duetto a lot this season. Great machine in every way.
 
custmsprty said:
I have three Rupes and have no desire to own a Flex, LHR 15 Duetto and Mini and rarely use the LHR15 and I get excellent results with them. It's a matter of preference. The Rupes are smooth and effortless and once you get used to them no issues with stalling. The key to the Rupes is let the machine do the work and be sure to select the right pad and product combo.
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I totally agree. You can one hand the Rupes 21. Let the machine do the work and everything will come out beautiful and you won't feel like you had to a handle a beast. With the choice of pads and abrasives on the market the Rupes is like a Rolls Royce and the Flex is a Hellcat. Both are great machines and do he same thing, but with Rupes you are getting there with style and grace.
 
Get the rupes, get the flex, get the Boss.........................

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I am as confused as ever!
 
I need a polisher like I needs a hole in the head. But with the no-exclusions sale, a 3401 looks mighty tempting, especially when the LE Pink one can be had for under $300. Of course if I bought one, I'd need new pads and I'd want to try Menzerna polishes too ... and then there are the regular supplies I could buy. I ... MUST ... RESIST.
 
I have a Rupes 21 and a Rupes LHR-75e Mini and I love both. I actually find the Mini to be amazing and extremely useful. I really do want a Flex 3401 as well and I'm going to pull the trigger on one some time this summer. There are certain situations where I've wanted more cutting ability than the 21 has, and I think the forced rotation of the Flex will do that for me, although I absolutely love how smooth and quiet the Rupes 21 is. I can use it with one hand if I need to and it requires almost no downward pressure.
 
Get the Boss G21 on the no exclusions sale today and get a 5" backing plate for extra flexibility.
 
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