Did I get a deal?

[AV8R]

Local guy had a LHR15 MKII for sale. 14 months old (I have the receipt) Looks new, box, manuals, etc. 12 Rupes pads (3-4 were slightly used)

$200. Good deal? I wanted a MKIII, but this seemed to good to pass up.

[WaxMaster1]

Local guy had a LHR15 MKII for sale. 14 months old (I have the receipt) Looks new, box, manuals, etc. 12 Rupes pads (3-4 were slightly used)

$200. Good deal? I wanted a MKIII, but this seemed to good to pass up.Sounds good to me. Post some pictures of it

[Sizzle Chest]

I think so. Good deal!

[Bruno Soares]

Good deal. Especially with that receipt. Otherwise I’d say the price is low enough that maybe it was stolen.

[MarkD51]

Heck, probably the pad's total cost weren't that far from your paying price, and you got the Polisher just about free! I'd say you've done very well!

[AV8R]

I posted a couple pics. 3-4 of the pads were dirty, but 10 minutes in the sink and they're all like new now. They show no wear. The seller said he'd only used it a couple times and I believe him. Older guy...seemed solid.

Anything I should do as a check or maintenance? I know about the washer mod and I think there's a suggestion to grease the backing plate where it rubs the rubber on the machine? Silicone grease?

[rlmccarty2000]

Great deal. Polisher is worth at least $250 alone.

[Bruno Soares]

I posted a couple pics. 3-4 of the pads were dirty, but 10 minutes in the sink and they're all like new now. They show no wear. The seller said he'd only used it a couple times and I believe him. Older guy...seemed solid.

Anything I should do as a check or maintenance? I know about the washer mod and I think there's a suggestion to grease the backing plate where it rubs the rubber on the machine? Silicone grease?
If you do the washer mod the lube is not needed as it won’t touch the shroud anymore.

[AV8R]

Pics of the backing plate removed, etc. There is silicone grease here. I moved some of it to the rubber shroud that touches the backing plate.


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[AV8R]

If you do the washer mod the lube is not needed as it won’t touch the shroud anymore.

Right. I'm going to try it without the washer for starters.

[AV8R]

I've done 2 cars with the Rupes now and I'm pleased with it. It is very smooth (smoother than the G15 by far) and other than being easily stalled it seems like a good tool. I'll probably add a washer to help with the stalling at some point.

[Eldorado2k]

I've done 2 cars with the Rupes now and I'm pleased with it. It is very smooth (smoother than the G15 by far) and other than being easily stalled it seems like a good tool. I'll probably add a washer to help with the stalling at some point.

Do you notice the same amount of stalling with the G15?

[AV8R]

Do you notice the same amount of stalling with the G15?

No. I posted my thoughts on the comparison of the G15 and LHR15 MKII on this forum elsewhere. The Griot's seemed to have a bit more power, but was much less refined in use. If I never used the Rupes I'm sure the Griots would have felt fine to me, but having both to compare made it clear which was the one I'll keep.

[Eldorado2k]

No. I posted my thoughts on the comparison of the G15 and LHR15 MKII on this forum elsewhere. The Griot's seemed to have a bit more power, but was much less refined in use. If I never used the Rupes I'm sure the Griots would have felt fine to me, but having both to compare made it clear which was the one I'll keep.

Link to your thread?

[AV8R]

Link to your thread?

non-professional comparison Rupes V Griot's G15 (https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/rupes-bigfoot-oribital-polishers/125414-non-professional-comparison-rupes-v-griots-g15.html)