FS: Barely used Rupes 21

[Driven Auto Detail]

Selling a Rupes 21 that I bought but only used a couple times. Comes with 6" & 5" backing plates as well as washer mod. Also comes in original box with owners manual. Asking $375 + shipping.

[BigAl3]

mike, i`m curious as to why you are selling it (pm if you`d like)? btw, no one should be worried if you purchase it from him, he is a stand up guy and honest! :up

[Driven Auto Detail]

Thanks for the kind words Al - much appreciated!



I`m selling it because, even though it`s a fantastic machine, I`m just more comfortable with my GG DA. That`s basically it.

[lobster poutine]

and so begins the fall of the rupes...:smash:

[gmblack3]

and so begins the fall of the rupes...:smash:

You can have both of my 21s when you prey them from my cold dead hands.

[RaskyR1]

You can have both of my 21s when you prey them from my cold dead hands.

^^^^What he said!

[C. Charles Hahn]

and so begins the fall of the rupes...:smash:

Hardly. The impression I`m getting is that some folks aren`t giving the machine a fair chance/aren`t adjusting their technique to get the best out of it.



And remember, no one machine is going to be the best for everyone/every scenario. If that were the case, we wouldn`t have so many choices available.

[Paul Sparks]

The first few times I used the 21 and 15 I had to remind myself that a lot of downward pressure wasn`t needed. Some small adjustments were needed to get them dialed in. But back to the OP`s machine, good luck on your sale Mike. This will be a good deal for somebody.

[SSizzlin']

Hardly. The impression I`m getting is that some folks aren`t giving the machine a fair chance/aren`t adjusting their technique to get the best out of it.

How did you adjust your technique compared to a GG DA?

[Envious Eric]

less pressure, let the machine do the work



i tried a 15 and didnt see a benefit over the GG

I then tried a 21 with a 5" plate and WHOA, its actually too much for softer paints IMO.



Ill be getting one one day

[Driven Auto Detail]

less pressure, let the machine do the work



i tried a 15 and didnt see a benefit over the GG

I then tried a 21 with a 5" plate and WHOA, its actually too much for softer paints IMO.



Ill be getting one one day

I`ve got one with your name on it Eric! :2thumbs:

[Paul Sparks]

Posted a link on Detailer Buddies and Detailer Trading Post for you. Good luck with the sale.

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I`m embarrassed to say I`ve not heard of either of those sites, so thanks Paul!



How`s things with you?

[C. Charles Hahn]

How did you adjust your technique compared to a GG DA?

less pressure, let the machine do the work



i tried a 15 and didnt see a benefit over the GG

I then tried a 21 with a 5" plate and WHOA, its actually too much for softer paints IMO.



Ill be getting one one day

This. I still haven`t touched a 15, but with less pressure, lower machine speed, and slower arm speed, the 21 with 5" plate is a monster.

[Driven Auto Detail]

Update: Dropped price to $375.