Trying to decide which one Rupes LHR 15 MK II or Griots Boss 15

[runrun411]

I do understand that the 900w motor in the G15 doesn't mean more torque but which one would you recommend?

[7.3powerstroke]

Rupes all day

[Nick McKees37]

I do understand that the 900w motor in the G15 doesn't mean more torque but which one would you recommend?

That's akin to asking "Camaro or Mustang?"

You're going to get a lot of (passionate) opinions. ;)

I've used both machines, and to be completely honest you can't go wrong with either one. They both have their "pros" and "cons."

Here's what they have in common: support from each manufacturer with pads and chemicals designed specifically for each respective machine.

:dblthumb2:

[Zubair]

Rupes in a heartbeat.

[goldenlight]

I do understand that the 900w motor in the G15 doesn't mean more torque but which one would you recommend?\

Griots has a 2yr bumper to bumper warranty and a lifetime Warranty on the main motor.

[zmcgovern45]

We've recently acquired a Rupes LHR15 MKII... it is the smoothest DA machine I have ever used.

[refreshauto]

Rupes, no question about it.

[runrun411]

I just got a 21 MK II and the 6" BP seems a little smaller then the previous model. The 6" pad fits on it perfectly compared to the LHR. When I first got the LHR I bought the 4" BP to fit onto 5" pads. But now it seems as if 5" pads fit the MK II good as well.

[rfjones]

Just so happens, yesterday I used both machines. During the day I used the Boss 15 on my pick up truck. Later, I attended Mike Phillips' Thursday Night Detail Class. There I had the chance to use the Rupees. Both are fine systems. With "system" being the operative word. IMHO, the Rupees is a slightly better system. It is engineered to be almost vibration free if used correctly. That translates to getting less tired. Bottom line? Go with a Rupees.

[custmsprty]

That's akin to asking "Camaro or Mustang?"

You're going to get a lot of (passionate) opinions. ;)

I've used both machines, and to be completely honest you can't go wrong with either one. They both have their "pros" and "cons."

Here's what they have in common: support from each manufacturer with pads and chemicals designed specifically for each respective machine.

:dblthumb2:

:iagree::dblthumb2:

And I have 3 Rupes tools and the Griot's GG6 and the G21. It's nice to have options :buffing:

[Matt@Revive]

I do understand that the 900w motor in the G15 doesn't mean more torque but which one would you recommend?

rupes all day, Dylan posted a while back about the differance between torque and power consumption.

[custmsprty]

rupes all day, Dylan posted a while back about the differance between torque and power consumption.

The G21 I have has plenty of correcting power, I typically run a 5" BP on it. That's an advantage of the G21 over the Rupes, you can run 5" or 6" BP' s. Does anyone know if the BP's are interchangeable on the Rupes Gen 1 and MKII between the 15 and 21?

I would have to speculate that one of the major reasons that Rupes powered up the 15/21 is that when comparing the first gen to the G15/21 the Griots had better correcting power. My personal experience when doing a recent paint correction was just that. I started with my Rupes and went to my G21 because the Rupes was stalling on the many curved panels. I personally won't be upgrading my Rupes any time soon since I have the G21.

[7.3powerstroke]

The G21 I have has plenty of correcting power, I typically run a 5" BP on it. That's an advantage of the G21 over the Rupes, you can run 5" or 6" BP' s. Does anyone know if the BP's are interchangeable on the Rupes Gen 1 and MKII between the 15 and 21?

I would have to speculate that one of the major reasons that Rupes powered up the 15/21 is that when comparing the first gen to the G15/21 the Griots had better correcting power. My personal experience when doing a recent paint correction was just that. I started with my Rupes and went to my G21 because the Rupes was stalling on them many curved panels. I personally won't be upgrading my Rupes any time soon since I have the G21.

Rupes was probably working on the Mark II before the BOSS was ever released

[Zubair]

MKII was in development 3 years ago.

[VISITOR]

get the BOSS G15! lifetime warranty so you don't have to worry if something happens later down the line and excellent attentive no nonsense top notch customer service/support as well...