New Optimum DA

[pwaug]

Apparently this is the new Optimum DA with 21mm orbit and 900W motor, but can`t find any info on their website---

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J1lDppnLI0

[TroyScherer]

I want to see the overall price and reviews before I make a judgement. I know some are already ripping it due to it being a Rupes "knock off". But that doesn`t bother me so much.

[Ronkh]

only see it in Australia

[pwaug]

According to Ron Harris on the Optimum Forum -- Optimum will be the sole distrubutor in the US and should be at the Optimum plant this month.

Looks like about $250 (AUD converted to USD) for the unit and $14 (USD) for the 5" backing plate.

[House of Wax]

so i take it whatever plant that makes the Rupes will make one for whoever wants to slap their name on the side? lol.

[Stokdgs]

so i take it whatever plant that makes the Rupes will make one for whoever wants to slap their name on the side? lol.

Money talks...

I like that the guy in the YouTube video used Optimum Hyper-Polish, this is a really great product..

I will still stick with my Rotary, thank you..
Dan F

[Swanicyouth]

so i take it whatever plant that makes the Rupes will make one for whoever wants to slap their name on the side? lol.

No.

These are made by the Chinese.

Rupes is made by Rupes in Italy.

These are knock-offs. Or, as we used to call tires in the old days made by companies you never heard of: "may pops".

[pwaug]

Quote from Ron@Optimum "should be available at both opt-coat.net online store and optimumcarcare.com or directly from Optimum"

[House of Wax]

No.

These are made by the Chinese.

Rupes is made by Rupes in Italy.

These are knock-offs. Or, as we used to call tires in the old days made by companies you never heard of: "may pops".

I`d be pissed if I was Rupes....for cryin out loud that thing could not look any more exact

[ZL1Mark]

Looks good!!!!!!

[TroyScherer]

I`d be pissed if I was Rupes....for cryin out loud that thing could not look any more exact

While I do agree; just look at the Megs v1, Griots polishers. They were copies of the PC. They do the same with TVs. One company creates and developed the tech and others simply follow along and copy it @ a cheaper price point. Sadly this happens everywhere and most people don`t mind because they have a cheeper alternative and sometime the copies become better than the original. The current Griots polisher is the perfect example compared to the PC.

[Bunky]

One big factor is you are selling something for $369 you have to expect copycats that will come out with products that will undercut you if a similar product can be produced for significantly less than the selling price. Chinese companies usually take the long view (sell it for less markup) plus having the advantage of lower overhead.

[David Fermani]

I was told these machines will retail for $300.

[Swanicyouth]

I`d be pissed if I was Rupes....for cryin out loud that thing could not look any more exact

Yes. I agree. There are a lot of these Rupes looking copy cat DAs out there. This one is copied right down to the length of the stroke (21 mm).

But my gut tells me making a DA with such a large stroke that will reliably hold up and be smooth is not easy. I`m sure the large stroke puts more strain on the spindle mechanism and the BP. Rupes even sells their own pads that stick like glue - and it`s generally agreed that their pads work best with the machine.

I can`t see these Chinese manufactured machines being as smooth or as reliable as the Rupes designed polishers - which were designed from the ground up from Rupes. It saddens me a bit to see Optimum slapping their name on these machines, knowing the history here.

Anyone who has ever used a Rupes knows that initial big smile you got on your face the first time you used their DA. Most people are like "I can`t believe how smooth this thing is"... Although I`m sure these machine will correct paint - I doubt they will have that same user experience.

[House of Wax]

It`ll definitely be interesting to see some first hand reviews and see how they hold up. I`m guessing it`ll be an attractive option for the guy who only does his own vehicle a couple times a year and doesn`t want to pony up for the Rupes