Rupes vs. Griots Showdown - Rupes Duetto and Mini vs. Griot's 6 and 3 inch polishers

So what you're telling me is in really need to purchase a Duetto. HAHAHA Just like a figured I would. Now just save up some funds.

Great job Todd. Another awesome write up. I'm still considering a Flex though, Flex or Duetto thats my dilemma.
 
Todd, let's take LC orange pads, same paint, same polish. Do you think the 3401 would out cut the Duetto? Just an educated guess would suffice.


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Thanks for sharing Todd :bigups I'm thinking about picking up the mini Rupes. I'm waiting for my friend to receives his so I can test it out and make my own conclusion. I'm interesting in seeing the throw in person to see if it is good for smaller spaces. My GG3 has become a wax applicator. It can't really correct. I use smaller 3" pads on my GG6 but the head of the machine is bulky & the smallest pad I can put on the Flex is 4". I was hoping the mini would be priced a bit less, more $200-$250 ish but if it makes paint correction easier its worth it and will pay itself off quickly. I just feel it might be too many polishers to own because i know my 2 GG will just sit if I get the Rupes.
 
I think the biggest issue with the mini rupes is the fact its not that mini. The body looks almost as big as the GG6".
Todd can we get a comparison shot with those 2 next to each other and a Griots with a 2.75" backing plat. The head on it might not make it fit into any smaller areas the GG6 could.
 
Todd Helme said:
Test Two: Rupes LHR 75E Mini "BigFoot" vs. Griot's Garage 3 Inch Polisher

If you were looking for a purpose-built spot-buffing polisher you used to only have one choice. The Griot's 3-inch... until now. The Rupes Mini Polisher is loaded with the features you would expect in their "BigFoot" line, but has been balanced and designed to work with 3-inch polishing pads.

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It doesn't look that much bigger. I might have overlooked something when reading but why is it called the 75E? What are the speed settings on the mini? Is it 1-6, can you put it on 6 without generating too much heat on the pad? I put a 3" on my GG6 speed 4 and it tore it up with slight pressure.
 
VaderGT said:
I think the biggest issue with the mini rupes is the fact its not that mini. The body looks almost as big as the GG6".
Todd can we get a comparison shot with those 2 next to each other and a Griots with a 2.75" backing plat. The head on it might not make it fit into any smaller areas the GG6 could.
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I know this isn't what you are looking for, but here is the Duetto vs. GG6". As you can see, the Duetto and Mini (same bodies) are inbetween the GG6" and GG3".

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I will take the picture you want, but I am working from home, so it will have to wait until next week.
 
SSizzlin' said:
Todd, let's take LC orange pads, same paint, same polish. Do you think the 3401 would out cut the Duetto? Just an educated guess would suffice.


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Hmm... I have no idea, but if I HAD to guess, perhaps the FLEX?

I would imagine, variables aside, that it would be pretty close though. If you like PC-style machines and the science behind them, you would probably rock the Duetto well. If you like forced rotation, and have a lot of experience behind the FLEX, then you would probably rock that well.
 
cleanmycorolla said:
So what you're telling me is in really need to purchase a Duetto. HAHAHA Just like a figured I would. Now just save up some funds.

Great job Todd. Another awesome write up. I'm still considering a Flex though, Flex or Duetto thats my dilemma.
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You can't go wrong with any of them. Go with what will fit your style.
 
VaderGT said:
I think the biggest issue with the mini rupes is the fact its not that mini. The body looks almost as big as the GG6".
Todd can we get a comparison shot with those 2 next to each other and a Griots with a 2.75" backing plat. The head on it might not make it fit into any smaller areas the GG6 could.
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The weight is close as well. Both are about 5lbs, with the GG6 being ounces heavier. However, I'm guessing if one had both tools in front of them, few would be picking up the GG6 with a 2 & 7/8" BP over the Mini. Yes, either will likely do the job, but the Mini was designed from the ground up for small pads - and then there is that Rupes smoothness.

Is the Mini a decent amount of $$$? Yes it is. But, there are a lot of luxury type items that offer no substantial benefit other than subjectives. You can by a zillion dollar Rolex that will tell you the same time of a $50 watch. I'm not saying the Mini offers no benefits other than panache - I'm just saying your paying for a little more refinement and specificity to the task at hand.
 
VaderGT said:
so the mini is basically same thing as the Duetto but a different backing plate?
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The chassis is similar (body and motor), but it is tuned differently. The motor's maximum speed has been increased to 5500 OPM to compensate for the small pad's lack of surface area. Additionally, the housing and internal balancing is weighted specifically for a smaller pad. Lot's of little changes for big results.
 
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