Rupes BigFoot LHR21 MarkII is a Beast!

[Troy@Protekt]

Kindly elaborate on MF pad being unable to handle speed 6?

It`s no knock on the MF pad. I can`t think of any foam or MF pad that would have held up to the heat the buffer was generating at that speed. Granted if you didn`t apply any pressure at all they might.

The Meguiar`s MF pads are the pads I use most and have the most experience with. They usually hold up very well to heavy polishing.

which has more power? mkII or g21?

Have not used them side by side but the Rupes seems more powerful to me. Like I said before, it acts almost like a forced rotation machine. I don`t remember being as impressed with the G21`s power.

On the Zentools, were you using the `full size` machines or the `mini`?

Full size. Never tried their minis.

Troy, are you using the washer mod?

No washer mod necessary. Used it straight out of the box.

[Ronkh]

Wonder if the
LC variable contact would work. They do have a hole in the middle

[Troy@Protekt]

Wonder if the
LC variable contact would work. They do have a hole in the middle

Bottom line is, I wouldn`t use the polisher at speed 6. It`s not necessary. You`re going to polish just as well if not better at 3 or 4 or even 2 depending on the paint you`re working on. Proper technique with the right product-pad combos will give you all the cut you need.

[Ronkh]

Bottom line is, I wouldn`t use the polisher at speed 6. It`s not necessary. You`re going to polish just as well if not better at 3 or 4 or even 2 depending on the paint you`re working on. Proper technique with the right product-pad combos will give you all the cut you need.

Proper technique ?!?!?! Troy, this is me...........

Actually I have had trouble with any regular lc pad on my rupes mini.

[Troy@Protekt]

buffing.gif <--- Ron

[Detailology Oz]

Good to hear about the new Rupes, I never liked or bought the MK 1, It looked and felt like a cheap polisher, had no guts compared to the monsters I`m used too and the backing plates were not very good either
Ive never used the megs MF pads, I use different brand of MFs on my machines with dual mode with same throw and more
those units dont hurt them at all and they can go way higher speed than any other polisher)
I get around 100 + cars from just five pads of each grade (cut and finish)

Ive been thinking about going with the new flex 15 as my current machines dont like pads smaller than 150mm, it was designed for 160mm to 220mm pads for industrial use

A rupes MK II may be purchased depending on funds and my needs in the shop.
Still prefer rotary as a gloss enhancing machine but for most of my work it`s Dual Action and I can never have too many machines haha

[Todd@RUPES]

Glad to hear to you are happy with the new Mark II! I have had literally everybody who has used them (including users of other long throw DA polishers) comment on how much more powerful they are than anything they have ever tried. This is usually followed by more amazement as these tools do not run hot (efficient power delivery) nor do they vibrate. It took two years of steady (and sometimes frantic) R&D to improve upon the original tools.

I should note that the 15 is currently the best selling model. Among the RUPES USA employees, it is universally our favorite electric tool. (Favorite all time tool is universally the LHR75 pneumatic).

[XxBoostinxX]

I am really wanting a MKII 15, but can`t justify it at this time. Maybe if I will find an accidental no exclusion sale. That is how I ended up with my Rupes Mini.

[Dylan@RUPES]

I played with both machines side by side for several days at MTE and I`d say they`ve got very similar power. The G21 had much more power than the MK1 polishers. So it makes sense that with 30% more power, the MKII`s are now on the same power level as the BOSS polishers.

Worth mentioning that the Mark II achieves the added output without an iota of increase to the consumption of wattage... so its still a very stingy 500watt tool compared to others that simply jam more watts into the system creating all that added heat and other side effects. As a result the delivery of power feels much more effortless and smooth. For those that may not have seen the writeup on this prior to the launch:

Power vs. Consumption - Why bigger is not always better.

Glad to hear to you are happy with the new Mark II! I have had literally everybody who has used them (including users of other long throw DA polishers) comment on how much more powerful they are than anything they have ever tried. This is usually followed by more amazement as these tools do not run hot (efficient power delivery) nor do they vibrate. It took two years of steady (and sometimes frantic) R&D to improve upon the original tools.

I should note that the 15 is currently the best selling model. Among the RUPES USA employees, it is universally our favorite electric tool. (Favorite all time tool is universally the LHR75 pneumatic).

Agreed 100%. The 15II is my go to tool and love the speed and power of the LHR75 pneumatic.

[Troy@Protekt]

I have had literally everybody who has used them (including users of other long throw DA polishers) comment on how much more powerful they are than anything they have ever tried. This is usually followed by more amazement as these tools do not run hot (efficient power delivery) nor do they vibrate. It took two years of steady (and sometimes frantic) R&D to improve upon the original tools.

I am officially a Rupes fan for life. The R&D really shines through with this machine.

[Old Pirate]

please don`t make me buy another polisher........please

Get one Ron.....a little Black Corvette wants one.....

[The Guz]

Glad to hear to you are happy with the new Mark II! I have had literally everybody who has used them (including users of other long throw DA polishers) comment on how much more powerful they are than anything they have ever tried. This is usually followed by more amazement as these tools do not run hot (efficient power delivery) nor do they vibrate. It took two years of steady (and sometimes frantic) R&D to improve upon the original tools.

I should note that the 15 is currently the best selling model. Among the RUPES USA employees, it is universally our favorite electric tool. (Favorite all time tool is universally the LHR75 pneumatic).

Worth mentioning that the Mark II achieves the added output without an iota of increase to the consumption of wattage... so its still a very stingy 500watt tool compared to others that simply jam more watts into the system creating all that added heat and other side effects. As a result the delivery of power feels much more effortless and smooth. For those that may not have seen the writeup on this prior to the launch:

Power vs. Consumption - Why bigger is not always better.



Agreed 100%. The 15II is my go to tool and love the speed and power of the LHR75 pneumatic.

The 15 Mark II was one of the best decisions I made. It`s a great tool. Looking forward to trying out the Rupes pads and polishes that I just ordered. The mini was another great addition.

[Brewins]

I`m torn between the Mark II 21 with 5" BP or the Mark II 15.

[Rsurfer]

Glad to hear to you are happy with the new Mark II! I have had literally everybody who has used them (including users of other long throw DA polishers) comment on how much more powerful they are than anything they have ever tried. This is usually followed by more amazement as these tools do not run hot (efficient power delivery) nor do they vibrate. It took two years of steady (and sometimes frantic) R&D to improve upon the original tools.

I should note that the 15 is currently the best selling model. Among the RUPES USA employees, it is universally our favorite electric tool. (Favorite all time tool is universally the LHR75 pneumatic).

Worth mentioning that the Mark II achieves the added output without an iota of increase to the consumption of wattage... so its still a very stingy 500watt tool compared to others that simply jam more watts into the system creating all that added heat and other side effects. As a result the delivery of power feels much more effortless and smooth. For those that may not have seen the writeup on this prior to the launch:

Power vs. Consumption - Why bigger is not always better.



Agreed 100%. The 15II is my go to tool and love the speed and power of the LHR75 pneumatic.

I`m torn between the Mark II 21 with 5" BP or the Mark II 15.

Both agree that the 15 is the best selling.

[RaysWay]

I prefer the Duetto.

Sorry I`m no help!