Tato
05-08-2014, 11:47 PM
Dear AG friends.
I'm having a hard time deciding on a polisher to get even more on spots, A pillars, bumpers, 'ya know it'.
I've made a cart containing the Rupes 75, and would like to hear opinions on it:
---Shopping Cart---
Polisher
1x Rupes LHR 75E Mini Random Orbital Polisher $299.99
Pads
1x Rupes 100 mm (4 Inch) Blue Microfiber Cutting Pad, 2 Pack $19.99
1x Rupes 100 mm (4 Inch) Yellow Microfiber Finishing Pad, 2 Pack $19.99
2x Rupes 100 mm (4 inch) Blue Coarse Foam Pad $19.98
2x Rupes 100 mm (4 inch) Green Medium Foam Pad $19.98
2x Rupes 100 mm (4 inch) Yellow Polishing Foam Pad $19.98
2x Rupes 100 mm (4 inch) White Finishing Foam Pad $19.98
Polishes
1x Rupes Zephir Gloss Coarse Gel Compound 250 ml $15.99
1x Rupes Quarz Gloss Medium Gel Compound 250 ml $14.99
1x Rupes Keramik Gloss Fine Gel Polish 250 ml $14.99
1x Rupes Diamond Ultra Fine Gel Polish 250 ml $14.99
Total: $480.85
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Quite expensive, no?
Like you can see above, I decided to 'go with the system' for the Mini. Is that the way to go with the Mini?
Do you believe I can get along with less pads (variety), more quantity of one kind, more of a polish than 8oz of each to start, please, opine on that too.
If you have this money and already own a Flex 3401, would you spend $480 for the Mini to 'pair'?
Searching further, here's what is keeping me from ordering the mini right now:
---Shopping Cart---
Polisher
FLEX PE14-2-150 Rotary Polisher FREE BONUS! $419.99
Accessories for Spots
Rotary 2 7/8 inch Flexible Backing Plate $12.99
3x Single 3 x 1.25 Inch Hydro-Tech Cyan Advanced Cutting Foam $14.97
3x Single 3 x 1.25 Hydro-Tech Crimson Finishing Foam Pad $14.97
3x Single 3 x 1.25 Hydro-Tech Tangerine Ultra Polishing Foam Pad $14.97
Rotary Backing Plate Extension $14.00
Total: $491.89
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I understand we are talking about 2 different actions, 2 totally different machines.
But my 'budget' is ~$500, and I NEED a spot polishing tool. I can have only one additional tool for this moment. After earning more money with it, I can order additional things.
With the PE-14, I'd be able to keep using my Menzerna Polishes I already use with Flex 3401, and also larger pads.
Apart from that, I never used a Rotary and I don't feel the need for a rotary tool since Flex 3401 offers enough power for the work I do. So I'm not after the Power, I'm after precision and enjoyable spot polishing experience.
I just want to make the better decision for my $500,
and hearing from you always helped me.
If you have only a 3401, how would you spend $500 to improve spot polishing? Do the Mini worth all this?
Thanks everyone in advance for supporting me on this.
Kind Regards.
I'm having a hard time deciding on a polisher to get even more on spots, A pillars, bumpers, 'ya know it'.
I've made a cart containing the Rupes 75, and would like to hear opinions on it:
---Shopping Cart---
Polisher
1x Rupes LHR 75E Mini Random Orbital Polisher $299.99
Pads
1x Rupes 100 mm (4 Inch) Blue Microfiber Cutting Pad, 2 Pack $19.99
1x Rupes 100 mm (4 Inch) Yellow Microfiber Finishing Pad, 2 Pack $19.99
2x Rupes 100 mm (4 inch) Blue Coarse Foam Pad $19.98
2x Rupes 100 mm (4 inch) Green Medium Foam Pad $19.98
2x Rupes 100 mm (4 inch) Yellow Polishing Foam Pad $19.98
2x Rupes 100 mm (4 inch) White Finishing Foam Pad $19.98
Polishes
1x Rupes Zephir Gloss Coarse Gel Compound 250 ml $15.99
1x Rupes Quarz Gloss Medium Gel Compound 250 ml $14.99
1x Rupes Keramik Gloss Fine Gel Polish 250 ml $14.99
1x Rupes Diamond Ultra Fine Gel Polish 250 ml $14.99
Total: $480.85
---------------------------------------
Quite expensive, no?
Like you can see above, I decided to 'go with the system' for the Mini. Is that the way to go with the Mini?
Do you believe I can get along with less pads (variety), more quantity of one kind, more of a polish than 8oz of each to start, please, opine on that too.
If you have this money and already own a Flex 3401, would you spend $480 for the Mini to 'pair'?
Searching further, here's what is keeping me from ordering the mini right now:
---Shopping Cart---
Polisher
FLEX PE14-2-150 Rotary Polisher FREE BONUS! $419.99
Accessories for Spots
Rotary 2 7/8 inch Flexible Backing Plate $12.99
3x Single 3 x 1.25 Inch Hydro-Tech Cyan Advanced Cutting Foam $14.97
3x Single 3 x 1.25 Hydro-Tech Crimson Finishing Foam Pad $14.97
3x Single 3 x 1.25 Hydro-Tech Tangerine Ultra Polishing Foam Pad $14.97
Rotary Backing Plate Extension $14.00
Total: $491.89
-------------------
I understand we are talking about 2 different actions, 2 totally different machines.
But my 'budget' is ~$500, and I NEED a spot polishing tool. I can have only one additional tool for this moment. After earning more money with it, I can order additional things.
With the PE-14, I'd be able to keep using my Menzerna Polishes I already use with Flex 3401, and also larger pads.
Apart from that, I never used a Rotary and I don't feel the need for a rotary tool since Flex 3401 offers enough power for the work I do. So I'm not after the Power, I'm after precision and enjoyable spot polishing experience.
I just want to make the better decision for my $500,
and hearing from you always helped me.
If you have only a 3401, how would you spend $500 to improve spot polishing? Do the Mini worth all this?
Thanks everyone in advance for supporting me on this.
Kind Regards.