Uses for Nano iBrid Polisher

[Crispy]

Been a few very good threads with reviews of this machine and polishing system.

There are so many uses.

Thought might be wise to kind of consolidate into one thread for info.

So I'll start with what it works on
in my experience.

It is designed to work in small spaces, but what I like is, it can be used for small jobs in places big and small.

My list:

Removing down to 1500 grit sanding marks.
Polishing out sanding marks from touch up paint repairs.
Cleaning under the hood with APC.
Polishing under hood & trunk lids.
Cleaning wax out of emblems & badges.
Sanding rims for painting (had to rig 400 grit pads for this).
Carpet cleaning one at a time.
Cleaning leather seats with mild soap and fine brush only.
Polishing painted rims.

What it is not so good at:

Using rotary tool indoors because of sling.
Obviously whole panels or any large areas.
Long durations of continuos use (gets warm/hot).
Complete Headlight restorations.
Tire scubbing with cleaners.
Applying tire dressing (this was just dumb on my part).

[Dandy98]

I have professional air tools that are not made by Rupes but that I have been using for years. These will not get hot at all. I have not had slinging problems using small pads, Rupes or others. If interested please do let me know.

[TTQ B4U]

I use mine to:

• Quickly polish wheel faces
• Polish tight hard to reach areas including headlights
• Polish underside of hood and trunk
• Spot-Polish areas/scratches
• Clean my daughter shoes with brush attachment

[rlmccarty2000]

Polishing out interior wood scratches.

[Mike@ShineStruck]

compound/polish/sealant of edges and corners.
isolated scratches
around emblems
rims
bumper/foglight pockets
louvers
etc

heres a thread I made a while back
Nano uses

[Crispy]

I have professional air tools that are not made by Rupes but that I have been using for years. These will not get hot at all. I have not had slinging problems using small pads, Rupes or others. If interested please do let me know.

The problem with air tools is you need 500.00 to 600.00 for an adequate compressor plus lines and fittings etc.

Don't need any of that for the Nano.

[Jeremy1976]

The problem with air tools is you need 500.00 to 600.00 for an adequate compressor plus lines and fittings etc.

Don't need any of that for the Nano.

And you're restricted more having an air line to drag around.

[Harry Da Hamster]

The problem with air tools is you need 500.00 to 600.00 for an adequate compressor plus lines and fittings etc.

Don't need any of that for the Nano.

But the other side of the argument would be, you need $500-600 for the Rupes Nano.

I love mine thoough

[Crispy]

That is 500.00 for the air supply plus the polisher.

So twice the cost, same result.

I think I will stick with mine also.