Rupes' speed settings

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tinman

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Hi. A friend gifted me witha Rupes polisher (LH 16EN) sans the manual. I think it's a great alternative to my Makita 9227c since it's a mini polisher hence lightweight. What I want to know is there anyone out there who knows the corresponding rpm values of the speed settings in the knob? I tried contacting the manufacturer to no avail. All I can get is that the speed range is between 700-1700 rpm (that does not sound right:confused: )



thanks in advance
 
good to see someone else using a Rupes. They are probably the best buffer available.....



I have the LH22 and it varies from 900 to 1900rpm and has 6 speed settings so Im guessing



1 = 900

2 = 1100

3 = 1300

4 = 1500

5 = 1700

6 = 1900



i find that the rupes buffer is so much smoother and vibration free that its easier to use at 1700rpm than the other dewalt buffer i have at 1300rpm. You will not be dissappointed with this machine.



If the machine is 700-1700 rpm then move the speed ratings correspondingly ie. 1=700, 2=900 etc
 
Mizzuri,



could you pls guide me with the speed setting you use whem:



compounding with Meg red pad (or other compounding pad)

using #83 / red pad (meg-compounding)

#83 / yellow pad (meg-polishing)



also could you pls give your recommendtions for the speed settings when using the buffer. I have the following supplies:



#83, #80, 3M MG, 3M FI II RC, AIO, 3M wool pad, #9. thanks
 
If im using a wool pad I keep the rpm around 1300-1500. I find that the pad is aggressive enough without the extra heat.



For a foam compounding pads bewteen 1400-1600. For polishing I like to work the polish more so I get get rid of all trace marring from the previous cutting step so I use a slower speed of about 1100-1300.



Swirl removal is usally a bit different. I start off slow to work the polish in about 1100, speed it up to break it down about 1300 then slow it right down to 900 can spray a bit of water so I can leave a bit of polish on the paintwork so I dont introduce any extra maring. I think people call it buffing with a wet edge. you will find that buffing with a finishing pad will be the hardest to learn, try to more polish than less and really take your time and work it in.



Good luck
 
what polish do you use that is water friendly? I only have #83, #80, #9 and 3M MG and 3M PI II RC at my disposal.
 
I have all of these polishes except for 3M FI II RC but have used other 3m products, all of which have not be bothered with a little spray of water.



If you are concerned you can used QD and give it a try, if it works for you then great, if not try something else. The Meguiars products have more polishing oils so they can be worked longer so maybe water is not nessesary.
 
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