Debating on next polisher...

Hey everyone,

Hope your day went or is going well...Friday is almost here! So I've been doing a lot of shopping and also research on some tools/equipment needed for the new shop. I have a PC7424 but know I should have another 6" polisher: a) to avoid overusing the only one I have and b) to tackle any job that comes my way. I cannot seem to make up my mind on either the Griot, Flex or Rupes (leaning more onto this one due to the reviews and hype). I also want to pick up a 3" polisher for the tighter spots and was considering the LHR75 but I hear a compressor is needed (don't have one lol). Let me know what you're using and/or what you think...Your opinions and comments are always appreciated!


Ken

 

the small rupes 75 does need a compressor, it is an air hog. 11 cfm. you must be careful with the pads and keeping them attached at higher speeds. lent it to a friend who had pad fly off and dinged his old nice mustang. i had one come off too. great tool but this one needs careful use. i own the two others and love the speed of correction of the 25 but the longer throw takes getting used to. for most hobbiests i would recommend the 15 with 5.5 pads. like goldilocks just right. kevin brown is looking at a european compressor coming to the states. believe it has two stages. check his buffdaddy out on this. good luck on your search. all equipment does a good job.

 

Thanks for the advice! Will make up my mind and pull the trigger tonight.


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Go with the Rupes 21 for your DA and get the LHR75 for your 4" pads. Or if you want to compromise get a Griots 4" DA and a Rupes 21. But whatever you do go with the Rupes 21 not the 15 you won't be sorry.

 

Rupes 21 and Griots 3" for the smaller tasks. This is a killer combo IMO for the die hard enthusiast and detailers.

 

I recently made the switch from the PC7424, to the Rupes 21, via convincing from Phil. My PC is now my Nanoskin DA, excellent clay option. I just finished claying...eeerrr Nanoskining and am getting ready to polish. FYI, I'm a weekend hobbist, but feel comfortable around all the polishes, pads and application uses. I'll repost later this evening to give an update.

 

Okay so last night I ordered the Rupes 21 and the Griots 3" interior kit. I also ordered a full compliment of Uber pads for both. Can't wait to put those bad boys to work! Since I am a detail junky I will probably order the smaller Rupes once I buy a good compressor. ;-)


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Nice choice. I personally am a Flex guy and have been very happy with my XC3401VRG. You cannot go wrong with the Uber pads, they are top notch (apart from perhaps the orange one...)

 

So I just finished half my hood using the Rupes 21. I could get my car to about 90% to where I wanted it with the PC. It was that 10% I just couldn't seem to get polished out. With the PC I probably made 4-5 applications of Menz compound and improvement was very, very slight. With the Rupes, 1 pass with Meg's 101 & Menz FG 400, now it's at 98%. The Rupes feels super light, though I don't know if it's heavier or lighter than the PC, I suspect it's the weight distribution. I'm super, super, super impressed with the Rupes, coming from the PC. Actually, I'm a little peeved that it's easier to use than the PC. At least with the PC I felt as if I was working.

 

awesome glad to hear it worked out! :thumb:

 

Nice! It's good to hear you were able to bring that job up to 98% completion. Another example of having the right tool to finish the job. Wish you had some pics for us to see!


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Thanks Phil for the recommendation, exactly what I needed. Love the Rupes.

 

I honestly did try, but they didn't turn out. I don't have a good halogen light setup. The one I have is super janky and I believe will cause a fire at some point in my lifetime. I attempted with my handhelds, but I couldn't get the clearcoat scratches to show up in the pictures.

 

I understand and am sure you tried your best. Be careful with the janky lighting don't want to cause any fires or injury!


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My new polishers arrived today! Can't wait to use them. Have a Acura TL and Sierra truck to do this weekend weather permitting. They both need some TLC in and out but the clients have expressed attention to the exteriors...