Rupes LHR 21ES Random Orbital Polisher - Features & Benefits

**Accumulator** · 02-28-2013, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by Greg Nichols

the worst that could happen is the pad flys off...

Which most of us have probably had happen during moments of carelessness

or when trying to dry pads that way (lesson- use a rotary for this instead).

But I bet it`s not all that great on the machine`s internals either :think:

**RaskyR1** · 02-28-2013, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by Greg Nichols

the worst that could happen is the pad flys off.

Cheers,

GREG

As much grip as that Velcro has I`d be surprised if one did.

**LilJayV10** · 02-28-2013, 09:47 PM

My question is, why would you run the machine unloaded? What`s the point? That`s not how the machine was designed to operate in the first place.

**sulla** · 02-28-2013, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by Accumulator

But I bet it`s not all that great on the machine`s internals either :think:

Make sense...I hope you are wrong though I simply hates turning off and on between sections, feel more tiring and waste time being a simple action that is.

**Accumulator** · 03-01-2013, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by sulla

.. I simply hates turning off and on between sections, feel more tiring and waste time being a simple action that is.

I work such small sections at a time that I`m always stopping/starting anyhow, but I know what you mean. I sometimes feel like I spend as much (or more!) time cleaning the pads as I do polishing!

**SVR** · 03-01-2013, 08:53 PM

Accumulator - I am the same. the compressed air does gets put to good use to clean pads between each section. best way to achieve a great finish IMHO. 1 pad per half a hood, roof and boot, blow clean after each section of each panel.

might take a few seconds each time but worth it

**sulla** · 03-01-2013, 09:17 PM

My rupes also has an awkward trigger lock.. Had to push it in towards the upper left 11 o`clock position to get it locked..Another reason why i hate turning it off.

**LilJayV10** · 03-03-2013, 02:53 AM

This thing is awesome! KB washer mod for the win!

**imported_vegas911gts** · 03-03-2013, 05:02 PM

Does anyone sell the rupes with the washer mod already in place or at least sell the washer?

**Legacy** · 03-03-2013, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by vegas911gts

Does anyone sell the rupes with the washer mod already in place or at least sell the washer?

As Kevin pointed out, all you need is a 3/16" thick-5/16"-24 washer. Trim both sides to fit the Rupes backing plate..done.

**David Fermani** · 03-03-2013, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by vegas911gts

Does anyone sell the rupes with the washer mod already in place or at least sell the washer?

As far as I know, Kevin is the only reseller to include the washer with his machine. I`ve heard of others sneaking them in on the DL.

**ls7drew** · 03-03-2013, 06:22 PM

Kevin included a washer with my order I placed last week

**Woob** · 03-03-2013, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by sulla

My rupes also has an awkward trigger lock.. Had to push it in towards the upper left 11 o`clock position to get it locked..Another reason why i hate turning it off.

Same, I got to fiddle with it more to make it lock appropriately. Washer mod is awesome! Makes it run free.

**Kevin Brown** · 03-03-2013, 10:18 PM

I`ve also noticed that the trigger is a bit more difficult to lock the Rupes BigFoot LHE15ES and LHR21ES machines (compared to typical rotary machines). You`ve got to get used to FULLY pulling the trigger, then PUSHING the lock button WHILE you let off of the trigger. Here`s a couple pictures to illustrate the point:

I hope this helps, and perhaps this is something that Marco at Rupes® can eventually address.