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    Rupes 15mm MK II vs. Chinese 15mm...my thoughts

    I've been using a chinese 15mm polisher for a while. Decided to get a Rupes 15 MKII. Best decision I've ever made. Power is nice, but the biggest difference I noticed is in the finish. With some polishes, I could not get the chinese 15 to finish to my liking. With the same polish, pads and paint, on the MK II.............wallah!! Much better finish! I've attributed the better finish strictly due to the polisher being much smoother and less vibration. Never really put this into consideration, but it makes total sense. Just wanted to share my thoughts.





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    Re: Rupes 15mm MK II vs. Chinese 15mm...my thoughts

    After following the Rose and Kevin Brown all these years just as soon as rupes hit the states I jumped on the band wagon. I only have the lhr series so far but they are good..

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    Re: Rupes 15mm MK II vs. Chinese 15mm...my thoughts

    Quote Originally Posted by WRAPT C5Z06 View Post
    I've been using a chinese 15mm polisher for a while. Decided to get a Rupes 15 MKII. Best decision I've ever made. Power is nice, but the biggest difference I noticed is in the finish. With some polishes, I could not get the chinese 15 to finish to my liking. With the same polish and pads on the MK II, wallah!! Much better finish! I've attributed the better finish strictly due to the polisher being much smoother and less vibration. Never really put this into consideration, but it makes total sense. Just wanted to share my thoughts.





    Do you know what manufacture of Chinese polisher you had. There are a bunch out their.


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    Re: Rupes 15mm MK II vs. Chinese 15mm...my thoughts

    Quote Originally Posted by Coatingsarecrack View Post
    Do you know what manufacture of Chinese polisher you had. There are a bunch out their.


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    Re: Rupes 15mm MK II vs. Chinese 15mm...my thoughts

    Max Shine or Shine Master as they're about to be called, have been making their rounds lately on YouTube channels.

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    Re: Rupes 15mm MK II vs. Chinese 15mm...my thoughts

    Quote Originally Posted by Klasse Act View Post
    Max Shine or Shine Master as they're about to be called, have been making their rounds lately on YouTube channels.

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    They sure have, but I can tell you first hand, they are not nearly the quality, smoothness, etc of the Rupes.
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    Re: Rupes 15mm MK II vs. Chinese 15mm...my thoughts

    Quote Originally Posted by WRAPT C5Z06 View Post
    They sure have, but I can tell you first hand, they are not nearly the quality, smoothness, etc of the Rupes.
    I don't remember which Rupes I tried years ago but it was very smooth but I can't help but to notice issues people have with them. Are these generally production detailers having issues or hobbyistsRupes 15mm MK II vs. Chinese 15mm...my thoughts

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    Re: Rupes 15mm MK II vs. Chinese 15mm...my thoughts

    just an observation on the countless YT videos that are out. this is interesting, take it with a grain of salt...


    btw, anyone ever see this DA before? crazy how fast it eats defects up and seems to be a juiced up/on steroids version of what's currently out...


    mark, what forced rotation polishers have you currently owned and still have?

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    Re: Rupes 15mm MK II vs. Chinese 15mm...my thoughts

    That’s good to hear Mark. I’ve been on the fence about buying a knock off polisher just to see if there was a real difference. You saved me a couple hundred bucks.

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    Re: Rupes 15mm MK II vs. Chinese 15mm...my thoughts

    Quote Originally Posted by VISITOR View Post
    just an observation on the countless YT videos that are out. this is interesting, take it with a grain of salt...


    btw, anyone ever see this DA before? crazy how fast it eats defects up and seems to be a juiced up/on steroids version of what's currently out...


    mark, what forced rotation polishers have you currently owned and still have?
    I gotta say, that's a really interesting test!!! I still have the Flex 3401, but don't use it very much.

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