Rupes Question

[Mike Phillips]

From post #35

Driver's Side with the Rupes 15

Took me right at 2 hours and 45 minutes

After starting the second side, at around 1:45 ON THE CLOCK taped to the driver's side of the windshield I took at least a 10 minute break to drink some water and take a phone call.

At 2:35 ON THE CLOCK taped to the driver's side of the windshield Yancy removed the battery and went to go charge it.

I took the below two pictures to show where I'm at with the last machine polishing step for the driver's side. All I have left to do is,

Polish the lower portion of the driver's front fender
Do a little polishing in tight areas using the Rupes Mini Polisher.

So in other words, I have about 10 - 15 minutes of polishing work max before I'm ready to machine wax this car.

Here's two pictures I just took not how beautiful the paint is looking in that it's incredibly clear, bright and glossy.









The passenger side took me 2 hours and 20 minutes to compound and polish. And this passenger side is taking me, time corrected for the break I took, (I never took a break for the passenger side), approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.


That means there's about a 25 minute time difference between buffing out one side with the larger stroke, larger pad and the smaller stroke, smaller pads Rupes polishers.

Before I started I think I posted that I didn't think there would be a huge difference in time and I'm correct. I wouldn't choose one tool over the other for time reasons.

[Pats300zx]

I was torn between the 15 and the 21 as well. After talking to several folks I decided on the 21 with a 5 inch BP.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

We were typing at the same time if you look at the post time...it's just my post was more intelligent and better written!!

---->POKE

lol

[jvs1991]

21 with an additional 5" BP.

FYI, use the Meg's MF FINISHING pads with the Rupes. They're smoother than the cutting pads. You'll still get great cut!

Which liquids have you used with the megs finishing pads with the rupes?

[Sunshyne]

You're in Northern Virginia. Would you like to try mine out? I have a 21 with 5" backing plate. I also have 6" Meguiar's MF cutting pads.

very gracious offer, I would love to check it out. Shoot me a PM if you get a minute

To all including Mike who took the time to post his expermeint in great detail. THANKS!

It appears the 21 with a smaller BP is the way to go. The stronger correction ability is key for me. I know 20 min isnt much but when the weekend arrives and time is compressed ill take what I can get.

[sasson]

It's only 50 bucks more, I would go for 21 without even thinking

[zmcgovern45]

Throw in the 5" BP and it is $100 more

[JSou]

very gracious offer, I would love to check it out. Shoot me a PM if you get a minute

To all including Mike who took the time to post his expermeint in great detail. THANKS!

It appears the 21 with a smaller BP is the way to go. The stronger correction ability is key for me. I know 20 min isnt much but when the weekend arrives and time is compressed ill take what I can get.

Tried to PM boss, but your inbox is full. I'm always willing to help out a fellow detailer. Any other NOVA members are welcome to come play with this machine as well.

[Harleyguy]

Pick my Rupes up at Deatil Fest and knocked out two cars last Sunday using a 21 . For the owners of the 21 try 205 and a Meg's micro fiber pad this comes from a recommendation from my buddy Robert who owns impressions detail . What a winning combo

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Pick my Rupes up at Deatil Fest and knocked out two cars last Sunday using a 21 . For the owners of the 21 try 205 and a Meg's micro fiber pad this comes from a recommendation from my buddy Robert who owns impressions detail . What a winning combo

Adam is right, it's a whole new world for M205 with the 21. The large throw allow the abrasives to not clump up and work as they're supposed to.