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    Re: RUPES should make some videos on correcting curved panels...

    Quote Originally Posted by FUNX725 View Post
    That was the name of a game show that was on the air a few years ago.

    -Contestants tried to guess the name of a tune, with hearing the fewest number of notes as possible.
    -One would tell the host that: "I can guess that tune in xxx note(s)...
    The other may have countered by saying:
    "I can name that tune in xx note(s).
    -And (as the discharged newsman was once fond of reporting):
    "A good time was had by all!"

    Sorry for any confusion...
    You have to realize that I'm getting up there in years.

    Now where in the name of sense did I put that Texas fifth of Black Jack?

    Bob
    I'm 37, and I know that game show. I do sometimes wonder how many humorous references are made on the forum to things I don't catch as I don't have the background knowledge.

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    Re: RUPES should make some videos on correcting curved panels...

    I just talked about name that tune with my gf, we are 37 and remember it too!!
    Mike, thanks for getting my good side in the picture!

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    Re: RUPES should make some videos on correcting curved panels...

    Quote Originally Posted by FivePoint.0 View Post
    There are some areas of a car that are *impossible* to polish out with a Rupes(or any other random orbital), but CAN be polished with a 3401. I can't sum it up any better.


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    Re: RUPES should make some videos on correcting curved panels...

    Quote Originally Posted by FUNX725 View Post
    Here's one example of an article/video where Mr. Phillips buffs curved panels with a couple of RUPES polishers.

    http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...-victoria.html


    Bob
    From the text that accompanies the referenced video:

    "On the passenger side I used the Rupes 21 and on the driver's side I used the Rupes 15. There was about a 20 minute time savings using the larger pad, larger stroke machine over the smaller pad, smaller stroke machine but my opinion is that for most body panel designs on modern cars the 6" pad will be a better match.

    This tool definitely has a lot more correction ability plus power over a traditional DA Polisher like the Porter Cable 7424XP.

    I did find that when buffing a curved panel, either concave or convex, the uneven pressure applied to the face of the pad will slow down and even stop pad rotation. The key is to focus on the panel and keep the pad as flat as possible to the surface."

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    Re: RUPES should make some videos on correcting curved panels...

    Quote Originally Posted by runrun411 View Post

    Like with most crafts, you need a variety of tools to get the job done properly.
    Or you could get a Flex 3401 and do it all

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    Quote Originally Posted by anonymoususer View Post
    Or you could get a Flex 3401 and do it all

    If you look at it that way, you could get a GG6 and use any pad from 3"-6.5"

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    Re: RUPES should make some videos on correcting curved panels...

    Quote Originally Posted by anonymoususer View Post
    Or you could get a Flex 3401 and do it all
    I liked the Flex 3401 but after using it side by side with the Rupes 21, The decision (for me) was obvious. The Rupes 21 out performed it in all aspects I desire.
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