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Rupes Nano for Wax/Sealant application?
Hi All,
I have recently developed some wrist problems so I have been looking for alternate ways to apply wax. I have tried a 3 inch pad on my small DA but I still find the DA too heavy for my wrists when moving it around. I was wondering if the Rupes Nano would have enough power to use a 3 inch finishing pad for wax application? If not does anyone know of any other light weight machines that can be used to apply wax and sealant? I would prefer something battery powered.
Thanks everyone
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Re: Rupes Nano for Wax/Sealant application?
With the looks on the pads on the Rupes Nano you get almost 3" and more exactly 2.75" on the 2" backing plate. Maybe it's enough for you or are you wondering about the 3" backing plate and the face of the pad where it gets 4"? It can maybe work with the Rupes 4" pads on the 2" backing plate. If the sealant or wax is very lubricated. Or a sealant and wax application pad that is 3.25"-3.5" on the foam face.
Have you considered if going with the short neck or long neck Nano? I would think that the short neck would maybe suit you good. Since you have shorter distance from where you hold it than the long neck.
Griots Garage 5 inch Lithium-Ion Random Orbital Polisher is a shape of a sander you hold on top. Would this be something that could work for you?
Griots Garage 5 inch Lithium-Ion Random Orbital Polisher
I have seen a detailer that is a forum member. That beta testing a nano polisher. So it can be that some other brand than Rupes is releasing a nano polisher not far away in time. Sadly it's a little hush hush around these kind of beta testing. I only know about one other nano polisher and think it's only available here in the EU. And it's a corded one too.
Mighty Mini Cordless Polisher is another smaller polisher. Could be worth looking into if you think that the ergonomics suits you.
Mighty Mini Cordless Polisher
/ Tony
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Re: Rupes Nano for Wax/Sealant application?
Originally Posted by
ChaoticBliss
Hi All,
I have recently developed some wrist problems so I have been looking for alternate ways to apply wax. I have tried a 3 inch pad on my small DA but I still find the DA too heavy for my wrists when moving it around. I was wondering if the Rupes Nano would have enough power to use a 3 inch finishing pad for wax application? If not does anyone know of any other light weight machines that can be used to apply wax and sealant? I would prefer something battery powered.
Thanks everyone
I have wrist pain from production line work 20+ years ago, this derailed my detailing until the past couple of years. Last year I decided to start polishing my cars again and purchased the Rupes LR15 II, Rupes 75e and Rupes Nano. For waxing I find that the Nano is just too small, the 75e works perfect whether it's on the big GLS550 or the small 4C. What I can't get to on the 4C with the 75e is easily hit by hand. I allow the 75e to basically rest on the paint, thus minimal weight on the wrists. The pad for 75e fits perfectly in the FK1000P tin.
Just put a white pad and go to town. It's nice to be able to polish and wax again, without the machines for waxing by wrists hurt before I could complete just the hood.
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Re: Rupes Nano for Wax/Sealant application?
Looking at Griots mini vs Rupes mini weight is 4 lbs vs 6 lbs. maybe at 4 lbs it’s light enough for you to use?
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Re: Rupes Nano for Wax/Sealant application?
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I will take a look into those. I'm still trying to figure out what I can and can not do at this point so having options is good.
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