BOSS 21 or Rupes 21 MkII

[VISITOR]

I like supporting the innovators whenever possible. Real tool manufacturers go a long way for me. Probably from having grown up in an automotive family.

Rupes, Flex, and Black & Decker (Porter Cable) is where I like to spend my money. Just a personal preference thing. I respect the cost involved with conceptual, engineering, prototypes, final models, consumables, etc, etc... All in an effort to create professional grade, industrial quality tools.

years ago when i talked to someone at megs about their G100 (rebadged 7424 which i own) they said they would get tons of those back on warranty issues. while porter cable came out with the traditional PC-style DA first, compared to the other options that are out there are much better choices, they need to get with the times and pay attention (evolve) to what's going on...

[dlc95]

years ago when i talked to someone at megs about their G100 (rebadged 7424 which i own) they said they would get tons of those back on warranty issues. while porter cable came out with the traditional PC-style DA first, compared to the other options that are out there are much better choices, they need to get with the times and pay attention (evolve) to what's going on...

Kevin Brown, Joe Fernandez, and a couple other detailers were musing with me on FB about the durability of those machines. The common comment was that they were "bulletproof". Kevin still really likes the g100, and refers to it as "one of his favorites". At least that what's mentioned on the Larry podcasts.

As for me, a majority of my work has been done with the either variety of the PC.

I keep hearing the "much better choices" phrase, but I have no complaints. The Rupes tools I have probably fit that description, but if I was on a budget, and wanted a cheap simple tool, I'd hoped on Craigslist, fork over $45.00, and get an old 7424. I saw an old crusty one at a local pawn shop for $25.00!

[Eldorado2k]

If you've already made your mind up about putting a 5" backing plate on whichever machine you get, then just get yourself a 15mm. polisher.


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[RPM_BR]

If you've already made your mind up about putting a 5" backing plate on whichever machine you get, then just get yourself a 15mm. polisher.


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Agreed. 21mm with 5in BP becomes a pad eater, lot of heat build up. I used to do that for a while, never went back. I'm thinking about buying a 15mm for using 6in pads.

[fightnews]

u get cars done a lot faster with six inch pads

[JeffM]

Rupes is or will be assembled in the USA.....for a few bucks more ....

[custmsprty]

Agreed. 21mm with 5in BP becomes a pad eater, lot of heat build up. I used to do that for a while, never went back. I'm thinking about buying a 15mm for using 6in pads.

I haven't experienced that running my 5" BP on my G21. I've never put the 6" back on. I like the longer 21mm throw with the 5" bp. Haven't had any issues with any of the varieties of pads I've run on it.

[RPM_BR]

I haven't experienced that running my 5" BP on my G21. I've never put the 6" back on. I like the longer 21mm throw with the 5" bp. Haven't had any issues with any of the varieties of pads I've run on it.

I had problems with BS cutting and finishing MF pads, and velcro issues, wearing out a lot faster.
Indeed, it cuts a lot more. But when I need more cut than 21mm on 7in pads, I grab a rotary, it is just my style.
It is very common the chinese 21mm knock offs coming with 5in BP.
But, imho, I would stick with what Rupes engineers designed the machine for, 21mm for 6in BP and 15mm for 5in BP. Best regards.

[VISITOR]

RPM_BR
Off topic, is that a Jindo in your avatar?

[RPM_BR]

RPM_BR
Off topic, is that a Jindo in your avatar?

No Sir, my female Akita, almost nine yrs. old now, called Milky. It is kinda rare, since she's all white.
I'm a big fan of Akitas, silent, loyal, trusty dogs, and good with kids.