Rupes LHR 15ES Subtle Changes 2015?

**Zubair** · 07-02-2015, 01:54 PM

Hi All

I'm proud to say I just collected my new Bigfoot 15ES few hours ago. What I noticed is all the pics and videos I encountered on the net show an orange lock button and an orange trigger. My machine has a black lock button, black trigger along with the Duetto type white rubber slots on it. Just curious as to the differences?

Also my included Quarz Gloss Medium Gel Compound states " exclusive NEW formula" on it, what has changed? More or less cut? Added gloss?

Mike Phillips · 07-02-2015, 03:40 PM

I've seen a few rolling changes in the fit and finish of RUPES polishers as well as new and improved formulas.

When I did the side-by-side swirl removal to Bruno's COPO Camaro I used the new and improved Diamond Ultra Fine Cut Polish on both the paint and the graphics.

Here's the link to the full write-up....

COPO Camaro - Flex vs Rupes - Carbon Fiber Hood Extreme Makeover

Look at the bottle of the Diamond Ultra Fine Cut polis and you'll see a round, red sticker on the front label. This was a new formula.

Car came out great too....

**Zubair** · 07-02-2015, 05:00 PM

Thanks Mike, I love the Rupes system, well thought out and very professionally presented . Colour codes make things fun, simple and taken out the guesswork. I don't think I'm gona mix and match anything third party with the Rupes as they have already done their research and development. So from here on will only use the Rupes polisher with the Rupes pads,polishes and oh even the mf cloths are colour coded, how cool is that!

**tpr1634** · 07-02-2015, 05:11 PM

When you dial up from 5 to 6 does it change speed, mine doesn't, just curious.

**Zubair** · 07-02-2015, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by tpr1634

When you dial up from 5 to 6 does it change speed, mine doesn't, just curious.

I quickly went and checked each speed on mine, there is certainly an audible difference and an rpm change for the greater going from speed 5-6. Its not as pronounced as going from 1-2 or 2-3 or 4-5 but its certainly evident enough.

Or to answer your question in a simple direct way, yes it most certainly increases speed going from 5-6.

**dlc95** · 07-02-2015, 08:26 PM

I'd love to see a pic!

**Zubair** · 07-03-2015, 07:45 AM

**conman1395** · 07-03-2015, 07:59 AM

What is the polisher on the right?

**Zubair** · 07-03-2015, 08:15 AM

Shield Polisher as its called in South Africa, the rest of the world as in Europe and Australia call it a Kestrel DAS 6 DA. Its a 4.5 Amp 500W 6500 opm 8mm orbit DA which I have now converted to a 3.5" Lake Country backing plate to use with 4" pads for spot buffing and tight spaces and use the Rupes for the main work.