View Full Version : Rupes 21es with LCC HD pads
choijw2
12-28-2015, 04:41 PM
So I recently bought some LCC HD orange polishing pads to try with rupes 21es with 5" backing plate and I had some vibration issues.
For example, I was doing normal passes and it suddenly jumps (or walks away as some people would say).
LCC HD pads have about 1/2" thick, dense material in between foam and velcro and wonder if this has any thing to do with it.
anyone having same issues?
Eldorado2k
12-28-2015, 04:43 PM
This is why they recommend to stick with the original 6" backing plate & 7" Rupes pads...
custmsprty
12-28-2015, 04:45 PM
Both the 5" BP and the pads pretty much has everything to do with it. It's not recommended by Rupes. Especially the 5" BP on the 21 ES. I have used different pads on all three of my Rupes machines, they perform best for me when I use their pads. I have the 15ES w/o washer mod.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/rupes-bigfoot-oribital-polishers/96757-5-5-backing-plate-lhr-21es.html
choijw2
12-28-2015, 04:59 PM
Just ordered Rupes Quarz Gloss Medium Gel with 7" green pad to try it out.
WRAPT C5Z06
12-28-2015, 08:44 PM
The 5" backing plate works just fine with the Rupes 21. I don't like the HD Orbital pads either. Try some 5.5" Meg's MF finishing pads. Awesome!!
choijw2
12-28-2015, 09:26 PM
So I actually had rules UHS pad and polish and it worked so much better ...
So rupes really makes huge difference by pad choices....
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