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Duck_
12-04-2013, 10:56 PM
I am a newby to polishing/buffing and i have been eyebaling a rupes 15es and the flex 3401. Need advice on them and witch one to chose. Thanks for the help eveyone!
IngramAutoDetail
12-04-2013, 10:59 PM
What is keeping you from considering the 21es?
Duck_
12-04-2013, 11:05 PM
I really want to stay with a small pad but i have no experience what so ever with a polisher/buffer but i am open to any suggestions.
custmsprty
12-04-2013, 11:08 PM
Rupes 15 , it's great and effortless.
hernandez.art13
12-04-2013, 11:19 PM
Well you can always get a Porter Cable and see if you like the "Detailing" aspect of it. Then you can get a feel of using a machine and go from there.

I have the Rupes 21. I use 5.5" pads because I switched to the 5" backing plates.

I also can switch to the 6" backing plates whenever I want.

^ so that is also an option.
Duck_
12-04-2013, 11:23 PM
I'm sure I will like the detailing part. I just want one that I will be happy with.

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IngramAutoDetail
12-04-2013, 11:28 PM
If that's the case, go with the 21 and don't look back. If you need the smaller backing plate, order it down the road. Great buffer, great quality.
hernandez.art13
12-04-2013, 11:37 PM
If that's the case, go with the 21 and don't look back. If you need the smaller backing plate, order it down the road. Great buffer, great quality.

+1

^ You can then mod it too
brianch
12-05-2013, 04:58 PM
If you are new to polishing I would say the Rupes is easier to use

With that.. I would get the Rupes 21 and fit the 5" pad from the 15 onto it.

Future proof.
Detail_Workx
12-05-2013, 05:05 PM
If that's the case, go with the 21 and don't look back. If you need the smaller backing plate, order it down the road. Great buffer, great quality.

What he said :xyxthumbs:
Duck_
12-05-2013, 05:26 PM
Thanks for the help!!!! Looks like a 21 for my x-mas gift!!

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Duck_
12-05-2013, 05:38 PM
And what name brand pads are the best to use on the rupes 21?

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swanicyouth
12-05-2013, 06:18 PM
And what name brand pads are the best to use on the rupes 21?

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Rupes pads.
AlPap
12-05-2013, 07:14 PM
I just ordered the Rupes 15 and package. Good luck with your choice.
hamlyn
12-05-2013, 07:30 PM
If that's the case, go with the 21 and don't look back. If you need the smaller backing plate, order it down the road. Great buffer, great quality.


Rupes pads.

I agree with both recommendations. I picked up the Rupes 21 with a 5" backing plate and Rupes pads. This was an upgrade from my month old PC 7424XP.

Great choice...