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    Re: Test drive - NEW RUPES Mille and Rotary Buffer by Mike Phillips

    Quote Originally Posted by Brandon Wetch View Post

    Well I’m gonna cop that rotary for sure!
    I use the word nimble to describe this lightweight, compact rotary buffer.



    Quote Originally Posted by Brandon Wetch View Post

    How long did it take with the rotary and Mille?
    From memory, and I tried to watch the clock as I tackled this project. Yancy moved the clock for the recent RUPES class so I had to keep reminding myself to look over at the vending machines instead of the wall by the workbench.


    Waterless wash - about 20 minutes - Glenn and Billy did this on the Friday before the RUPES class.

    Claying - about 30 minutes - I think Billy did parts of the car but other parts had not been touched so I re-clayed the entire car plus the glass, bumpers and chrome and stainless trim.

    Test Spot + pictures - About 30 minutes - takes a little time to do the work plus capture pictures.

    Compounding - About 4 hours. The below is from memory.

    45 minutes for the roof
    A few minutes for the A-pillars
    5-10 minutes for each sail panel.
    An hour for the hood - had to work around the vacuum activated and spring loaded cowl induction air intake.
    About 30 minutes for the trunk lid.
    15 to 20 minutes for each of the 6 vertical side panels, (front fender, door, rear fender - passenger and driver sides).


    Polishing - About 5 hours. I divided up the car like detailed above and of course for any polishing step you have to bring up your level of care when wiping off polish.

    Sealing - About 30 minutes to spray on and wipe-off the P808 Protective Sealant


    I also wiped down all the door jambs, around the hood and trunk jambs. Wiped the tires down with Tuff Shine Tire Cleaner and applied BLACKFIRE Tire Gel


    For the entire process approximately 11 hours. Then I took the after shots


    Also just to note - I rand the rotary buffer on the 1 speed setting for the entire compounding step. That's 450 RPM. Jason didn't have the new RUPES wool pads for the RUPES rotary buffer, (had them for the Mille), so I used a new lambswool pad from Lake Country. This one with the foam interface. My prediction for the future for this tool is smaller pads, not the traditional huge pads most people have historically used with rotary buffers. Smaller pads are easier to control and are also a lot easier on the tool.


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    Thanks for the questions...



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    Re: Test drive - NEW RUPES Mille and Rotary Buffer by Mike Phillips

    I own both of these along with both the Flex’s, I know which ones I reach for mostly.

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    Re: Test drive - NEW RUPES Mille and Rotary Buffer by Mike Phillips

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    I own both of these along with both the Flex’s, I know which ones I reach for mostly.

    Remind us... what country do you live in?



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    Amazing job Mike and a great write up, thanks for taking the time to put this together for us.
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    Re: Test drive - NEW RUPES Mille and Rotary Buffer by Mike Phillips

    Quote Originally Posted by WRAPT C5Z06 View Post

    Definitely a bit odd the US has lagged way behind for the new Rupes tools.

    Jason told me RUPES chose to build tools for the International market first - this means they built 220 volt models first. After the 220 volt build they switched over to 110 volt versions for the U.S. market.


    Good things come to those that wait!



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    Jason told me RUPES chose to build tools for the International market first - this means they built 220 volt models first. After the 220 volt build they switched over to 110 volt versions for the U.S. market.


    Good things come to those that wait!



    First off - Thank you for the insight on these new RUPES tools Mike.

    I haven't made up my mind on the purchase of the Mille just yet but curiosity is eating at me. I already run the RUPES LH18ES rotary, which is the predecessor to the LH19E & is a nice tool but I believe the upgrages to the LH19E make it a much nicer machine but still, I think as much as it's great having the latest & greatest, I doubt I'll order one of these for now.

    Just like Ronin47 (United Kingdom based) we have had the Mille & LH19E available for a few months now down here in New Zealand, & I find it interesting that RUPES went that way & built the 220v but I guess thats just how it happened huh. Thanks for adding that in there too.

    I look forward to a full blown write up when the opportunity comes around Mike. For now, I'll go away & argue with myself as to whether or not I need another polisher . . .


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    Looks fantastic!

    What an awesome canvas too... WOW That car is hot!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aaryn NZ View Post
    First off - Thank you for the insight on these new RUPES tools Mike.

    I haven't made up my mind on the purchase of the Mille just yet but curiosity is eating at me. I already run the RUPES LH18ES rotary, which is the predecessor to the LH19E & is a nice tool but I believe the upgrages to the LH19E make it a much nicer machine but still, I think as much as it's great having the latest & greatest, I doubt I'll order one of these for now.

    Just like Ronin47 (United Kingdom based) we have had the Mille & LH19E available for a few months now down here in New Zealand, & I find it interesting that RUPES went that way & built the 220v but I guess thats just how it happened huh. Thanks for adding that in there too.

    I look forward to a full blown write up when the opportunity comes around Mike. For now, I'll go away & argue with myself as to whether or not I need another polisher . . .


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    If you a fan of the 3401 you gona be blown away by the Mille.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ronin47 View Post
    If you a fan of the 3401 you gona be blown away by the Mille.
    Have you used the new Makita DA in forced rotation mode? If so, how does it compare to the Mille?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Ronin47 View Post
    If you a fan of the 3401 you gona be blown away by the Mille.
    I have a Rupes 15 mk II. Would you think the Mille be good fit...? I was thinking Flex for the hard stuff, ie unfinished rotary compounding stage, gel coats on boats and if needed-- fast work on car paint. Is this doable? Or go with the rotary to make a set between Rupes 15 and the new rotary? I'm not sure which would be the next logical step at this time. Really liking the thought of having a Mille...

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