Upgrading my DA polisher

[SWETM]

What kind of correction are you going to do?
And if it's your own cars you will work on what hardness of the clearcoat do you have?

If you are going to do some light polishing I would throw in Rupes Duetto.
If you are going to do some light compounding I would get a Rupes 15mm mkII.
If you are going to do some heavy compounding sometimes a Rupes 21mm mkII with a 5"backing plate to cut fast. And the 6" backing plate when you polishing.
An option in the thoughts of smooth running polishers. A combo of Rupes Agile(Mikes nickname) LH19E rotary polisher to compound and a Duetto to clean up and polishing with.
If you have problems with keeping the pads spinning on free spinning DAs and like to grind through. The new Rupes Mille seems very intresting.
The Rupes mini or Flex XFE7-12 mini polisher or the Rupes ibrid nano is tools that are going to make your work easier and a greater work too.

Going with the Rupes system is a smart way to begin with. And then look into different types of pads and polishes. The Rupes yellow and white system is great while the others can be improved. Their UHS system is very intresting to do one step compound/polish on hard clearcoats and most the ceramic clearcoat paints. You do come along way with the system but what fun is that lol.

Just some thoughts I have gone through. I ended up with a copy of the 21mm longthrow polisher and a 5" backing plate then a mini polisher. Because of the small amount of cars I work on and the kind of correction they often need to have. An upgrade of the 21mm longthrow polisher is in my mind if I'm going to do more cars. But have beginning to lean on a Duetto instead to get a smoother running polisher. Cause the polishes and the pads now days is of high quality and effective with the right setup.

[Maxreed241]

What kind of correction are you going to do?
And if it's your own cars you will work on what hardness of the clearcoat do you have?

If you are going to do some light polishing I would throw in Rupes Duetto.
If you are going to do some light compounding I would get a Rupes 15mm mkII.
If you are going to do some heavy compounding sometimes a Rupes 21mm mkII with a 5"backing plate to cut fast. And the 6" backing plate when you polishing.
An option in the thoughts of smooth running polishers. A combo of Rupes Agile(Mikes nickname) LH19E rotary polisher to compound and a Duetto to clean up and polishing with.
If you have problems with keeping the pads spinning on free spinning DAs and like to grind through. The new Rupes Mille seems very intresting.
The Rupes mini or Flex XFE7-12 mini polisher or the Rupes ibrid nano is tools that are going to make your work easier and a greater work too.

Going with the Rupes system is a smart way to begin with. And then look into different types of pads and polishes. The Rupes yellow and white system is great while the others can be improved. Their UHS system is very intresting to do one step compound/polish on hard clearcoats and most the ceramic clearcoat paints. You do come along way with the system but what fun is that lol.

Just some thoughts I have gone through. I ended up with a copy of the 21mm longthrow polisher and a 5" backing plate then a mini polisher. Because of the small amount of cars I work on and the kind of correction they often need to have. An upgrade of the 21mm longthrow polisher is in my mind if I'm going to do more cars. But have beginning to lean on a Duetto instead to get a smoother running polisher. Cause the polishes and the pads now days is of high quality and effective with the right setup.

I generally work on Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, Cadillac vehicles. The occasional VW and Toyota. Thanks so much for the info. I’ll have to check out all of the Rupes line.


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[rlmccarty2000]

Rupes has a factory in the USA if buying American pushes you toward one polisher over another. Nothing wrong with buying Chinese stuff (I’ve got an iPhone). Just a factor for your decision.

[dlc95]

To give you a more specific answer, here was my initial observation in a nutshell:

Griot’s system:

It’s super user friendly even for a novice in terms of everything.

Rupes system:

The truth was originally, I didn’t care for the systems pads—particularly the green one and the blue one.
However, once I read through the book Mike Phillip published about the Rupes system more thoroughly and also after watching a video of Dylan on YouTube about how to prime the rupes pads....

The more and more I used them, the more I grew fond of Rupes.

All in all, they both delivered great results.

I will say that I never tried rupes MF pads but the Griot’s MF pad is killer (IMO)




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I had an exceedingly difficult time becoming acclimated with the Rupes system.

I considered selling my Duetto on more than one occasion.

From de-lubing the shroud, resulting in zero rotation, and black rubber all over my work surface, to not knowing how to really prime the pads.... It frankly was a bit of a hassle.

Today, those same polishes, pads, and tools are what helps me deliver my best results. I can make the Megs and Menzerna work small miracles with the PC or 3401, but the Rupes gets me there in less time, comfortably.

And those Rupes microfiber pads, the original, are still my favorite. I'll be scouring the Earth for them. I don't care much for the new ones.

[dlc95]

I’m thinking about upgrading to a better DA polisher within the next year hopefully. Right now I have the Meguiar’s MT 300. It’s a nice machine just a little too much vibration for my liking. I would also like a bigger throw in my next DA. What are you favorite DA polishers? If you can include the size pad you are using and what type of pads that would be great too.

Thanks so much in advance!


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To answer this directly.

My favorite is probably a toss up between the Rupes Duetto, and the original Porter Cable 7424.

I use the 6" (5" backing) Rupes pads on the Duetto. I use 5", 4", and 3" plates on the Porter Cable. I use a 6" plate for sanding. Be forewarned that 6" plates and pads on the 7424, at high speeds will feel like driving over Michigan roads at the end of winter - pothole city. The 6" weight helps a bit, but would work better if the backing pad was lighter (than the LC, or B&S).

The 7424 is a work horse. I can scrub tall sorts of surfaces with different brush attachments. I can comfortably sand paint. I can compound, polish, and wax paint as well. Of all my tools it gets used the most. It is simple, light weight, durable, reliable, and small. However, that is technically a backwards move from where you're coming from.

The Duetto and Mini that I use are higher performing. I've used them with different pads and polishes, but kept going back to their system. It just works better for me.

[jms493]

BOSS G15 I love it...it corrects/polishes fast. Great tool for a weekend warrior.

[Maxreed241]

BOSS G15 I love it...it corrects/polishes fast. Great tool for a weekend warrior.

What pads/polishes do you prefer with the G15?


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[RZJZA80]

As the BOSS polishers and Rupes polishers are so close that everyone will basically say it boils down to personal preference, I don't see the logic in picking a 1 year warranty over a lifetime warranty. They'll both do the same things in the same ways. I've always used Griot's polishers so I'm happy with their performance and build qualities as well as their customer service. Both the BOSS polishers are much smoother and quieter than any of the GG6's I've had and still have today.

[dlc95]

As the BOSS polishers and Rupes polishers are so close that everyone will basically say it boils down to personal preference, I don't see the logic in picking a 1 year warranty over a lifetime warranty. They'll both do the same things in the same ways. I've always used Griot's polishers so I'm happy with their performance and build qualities as well as their customer service. Both the BOSS polishers are much smoother and quieter than any of the GG6's I've had and still have today.

Maybe It's because I like to perform my own maintenance, and service my own tool, the life time warranty is useless to me. Besides that, Rupes offers as tune up for $85.00. This service allows for planned preventative maintenance, opposed to being out a tool shipped out for warranty.

Because of the above, I don't see the benefit of buying a Griot's soley for the warranty. If I was in love with their tools, they could have no warranty, and I'd still use them.

[Maxreed241]

Does anyone know the difference between the MarkII and the LHR 21ES?


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