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Meghan
10-21-2015, 05:39 PM
Rupes Visits Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/rupes-bigfoot-polishers/96127-rupes-visits-autogeek.html)



Always great to see Todd come visit but sometimes it's more fun than others!

https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t31.0-8/s960x960/12010584_10154208822004989_6347424067415290238_o.j pg

Like really, let Alberto work, why do you have to get in his way...
https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/12009747_10154208822029989_7373195107510686134_n.j pg?oh=b23e8e2b8a897d6c99d51562d1e78abe&oe=568D6206


Really Mike too... you must me trying to hide something big.
https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlf1/v/t1.0-9/10297891_10154208822054989_343270518720934078_n.jp g?oh=e4d25d9200ecebba2dbd1cb2c64bc029&oe=56CA58D4


Oh and Mike is now hiding this master piece... you better stay tuned!
https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12112419_10154208823504989_5187904208387230536_n.j pg?oh=530cbeec51dc73e36b281de7c31d6160&oe=56CF2F8E
kevincwelch
10-21-2015, 05:43 PM
You guys are evil to us.
Mike Phillips
10-21-2015, 05:45 PM
Here's a before picture, this car was buffed out using a wool pad and a rotary buffer.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=101026


Here's after

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=101027

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=101028



Here's the crew...

Todd Helme, Mike Phillips and Alberto Quiroscabrera

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=101029



You can see pictures of the production version in action here,

Buffing curved panels with NEW RUPES Mark II BigFoot 21 & 15 Polishers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/96143-buffing-curved-panels-new-rupes-mark-ii-bigfoot-21-15-polishers.html)


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=101123



Todd, Alberto and I used the new tools today to do an extreme makeover on the above 1951 Mercury. I was very impressed with the tools after compounding and polishing the paint on this Merc.


We used production units and you can kind of see them here,

Buffing curved panels with NEW RUPES Mark II BigFoot 21 & 15 Polishers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/96143-buffing-curved-panels-new-rupes-mark-ii-bigfoot-21-15-polishers.html)





:)
7.3powerstroke
10-21-2015, 05:46 PM
Awesome! Looking forward to Rupes new goodies.
swanicyouth
10-21-2015, 05:52 PM
Looking forward to it.

Quick... Is Asia ready to copy this machine??? Was there time enough to recoup the $$$ from the last copy???

Take notes. Rupes is bringing out something new.

I saw an Australian knock off of a Rupes Mini. Lolz. Of course - it was used and for sale.

Thankfully, there is an innovative company like Rupes pushing the envelope and technology.
ronkh57
10-21-2015, 05:55 PM
Time for me to apply for a new credit card, with SEMA around the corner.
Kamakaz1961
10-21-2015, 05:57 PM
Way cool! Have fun!
custmsprty
10-21-2015, 07:49 PM
Rupes Big Foot Mark II ????
davey g-force
10-21-2015, 08:25 PM
How exciting! Im the MAN
Mike Phillips
10-21-2015, 08:30 PM
Awesome! Looking forward to Rupes new goodies.



Fit and finish on these new production units was top notch.






Thankfully, there is an innovative company like Rupes pushing the envelope and technology.



Definitely a company on fire!






Rupes Big Foot Mark II ????



That's what we were working with all day long today. I think Todd said this project is the first to use the new tools in the U.S.

I cover these in my new how-to book too. See sig-line.


:xyxthumbs:
rlmccarty2000
10-21-2015, 08:32 PM
Oh no, got to save up my money. Looks like a dual headed Rupes, maybe?
custmsprty
10-21-2015, 09:00 PM
That is just an amazing make over, the color transformation on that paint is stunning.
FinishingTouchA
10-21-2015, 09:14 PM
Ugh, how could you do this to us? Can't wait to see the new machine. Will there be another sneak peak before SEMA or will attendees be the first? :) Just bought a second Rupes 21 haha.. but I did hear about Rupes snagging up Cyclo so rlmccarty might be onto something ;)
Joe@NextLevelDetail
10-21-2015, 09:20 PM
Ugh, how could you do this to us? Can't wait to see the new machine. Will there be another sneak peak before SEMA or will attendees be the first? :) Just bought a second Rupes 21 haha.. but I did hear about Rupes snagging up Cyclo so rlmccarty might be onto something ;)

Ya on Todd's shirt I seen the cylco logo.

Also OUCH on just buying the second rupes.

You can always sell it on eBay to get the mark II no biggie
Mike Phillips
10-21-2015, 09:21 PM
That is just an amazing make over, the color transformation on that paint is stunning.



I took some before pictures, during pictures and after pictures so hang tight.

Also... the results you see are after compounding and polishing ONLY.

Before
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=101026


After
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=101027


I'm not done with this project yet. More to come...


:D