Rupes VS Griots comparison

Totally agree. That said, also having a GG6 (and a PCXP) is very handy for small pads and other tasks.
 
It amazes me how many people I see move the polisher(arm speed) faster than recommended. Not saying it doesn't work, just an observation.
 
I know the Rupes is the latest craze and its a high quality unit but for the price difference, since the correction time that the Rupes beat the Griots to is not worth the $300 plus for the .00003 performance increase. Ill keep my Griots and just stick with quality pads, polishes and technique and keep that $300 in my pocket.
 
cleanmycorolla said:
My griots has never let me down, ever! That said, if I did upgrade, I'd get a FLEX DA.
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Reflectiveauto said:
I know the Rupes is the latest craze and its a high quality unit but for the price difference, since the correction time that the Rupes beat the Griots to is not worth the $300 plus for the .00003 performance increase. Ill keep my Griots and just stick with quality pads, polishes and technique and keep that $300 in my pocket.
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With the 30%+ increase in stroke through with the Rupes21 you are looking at being able to do a vehicle that much faster. So if you can do 30% more in a day in 1 week you could add in at least 1 more vehicle. Depending on the price that you charge you can "make back" that $300 difference in the first week alone.

Some times you have to look past the hype and dot he real math to see if it makes sense. I traded my Flex 3401 for a Rupes15. So I am not getting a 30% increase in cutting but I did polish out a truck and did it much faster than with my Flex 3401 & PcXP.

 
SSizzlin' said:
It amazes me how many people I see move the polisher(arm speed) faster than recommended. Not saying it doesn't work, just an observation.
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You know, I was thinking the same exact thing. :lol2:

Of course, Larry is an accomplished detailer with his own line of products and I'm just a lowly weekend warrior...
 
Interesting video :D I like the way he timed his test and I agree with most of what he said. For educational purposes, a random orbital does not move the pad in the motion he described with his hand, but rather a perfect circle.
 
This is just my opinion but I think what a person buys all depends on what they are using it for and how they are using it. What I mean by that is I just have one car and don't do any other vehicles but my own(not that I wouldn't but no one has asked and I don't volunteer) so I can't see spending $300 to $400 on a polisher that I will only use a handful of times a years. It would be a different story if I was a detailing professional with my own business and looking for the best machine then I am going to pay the higher dollars especially if it saves me time. I had to twist my own arm just to spend $130 on the GG 6" I bought and it more than suits my needs for what I am using it for.

Dean. :rolleyes:
 
Question...even though the Rupes has a large orbit, does its lack of direct drive make it less capable than the flex (i.e. less correction power)? TIA
 
I really want a rupes, but my trusty pc is doing just fine for me and I only polish my car so I can't justify the expense :(
 
RobD said:
Question...even though the Rupes has a large orbit, does its lack of direct drive make it less capable than the flex (i.e. less correction power)? TIA
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No. IMHO RUPES corrects faster than the 3401 - at least the way I use a polisher.
 
mjlinane said:
No. IMHO RUPES corrects faster than the 3401 - at least the way I use a polisher.
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I assume this means the larger stroke is more significant than the forced rotation but sure each one probably can be optimized so would a machine with a larger stroke and forced rotation correct even faster?
 
Bunky said:
I assume this means the larger stroke is more significant than the forced rotation but sure each one probably can be optimized so would a machine with a larger stroke and forced rotation correct even faster?
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Could be. That is why I included the caveats.

I experimented a fair amount with pads, pad sizes and polishes and have not found a combination that works as fast as the RUPES 21 with a 6" pad. As I mentioned, it likely has much to do with how I use the machines.

I still have my Flex but haven't been tempted to use it since the arrival of the Italian twins.
 
All have a place in our arsenal.

I own the GG6 and the Rupes 21. I've tried the Flex but from a personal preference standpoint I did not like the walk, noise, weight and does not feel as good in my hand. From a correction standpoint, all do a wonderful job and all are capable (in the right hands) to produce incredible results. The speed difference is more based on your personal bias of how well the machine feels in your hands and how confident you are with it. I would equate the GG6 as a fully loaded Maxima compared to the Rupes which would be a BMW and the Flex which would be a Mercedes. The latter are top end but drive different. Personally I feel better behind the wheel of a BMW :rockon
 
Bunky said:
I assume this means the larger stroke is more significant than the forced rotation but sure each one probably can be optimized so would a machine with a larger stroke and forced rotation correct even faster?
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In my experience both machines are fairly equal in terms of cutting power and speed.
 
I sold my PC since my wife got me the RUPES for our 10th anniversary. I was quite surprised, and amped! I use the GG as my backup now. I'm looking to get more and more work (do an avg. of 3 per month on the side) and the RUPES feel alone makes me smile. Usually at the end off correction, my right hand tingles and I feel like I did a full on workout. The RUPES was quiet, and work better for me. The faster I can get extra money and feel better physically, the more time I have to play with my kids. And the way I see it, I've already payed it off in 1.5 jobs.
 
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