Rupes Mini- pushing too hard or defective

**dlc95** · 05-13-2016, 06:55 PM

Yep, probably pressure. I after buffing out two vehicles with the mini, and Duetto, no reasonable stalling issues with either. One was using Keramik with yellow foam, and the other with yellow microfiber.

Even when I used the 3401 I didn't apply much if any additional pressure to the machine. Same with the pc. I never got into the "15 lbs of pressure" thing. Reason being that I got better results letting the pad spin as freely as possible. The sweet spot for me was "just under free spin" on the PC, and "weight of the machine" on the 3401. I mimicked how I used to use the rotary with them.

That's how I knew the Rupes line was going to be a very natural transition for me, and it was. I couldn't be happier using their system.

**WRAPT C5Z06** · 05-13-2016, 07:52 PM

One of the most overrated tools I've ever bought.

Mark II 21 is bad a** though!!!

**Hoytman** · 05-13-2016, 08:09 PM

So then...

You're saying if a person's interested in a 3"DA that the Griot's 3" is the better option considering the extra money saved?

**custmsprty** · 05-13-2016, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by dlc95

Yep, probably pressure. I after buffing out two vehicles with the mini, and Duetto, no reasonable stalling issues with either. One was using Keramik with yellow foam, and the other with yellow microfiber.

Even when I used the 3401 I didn't apply much if any additional pressure to the machine. Same with the pc. I never got into the "15 lbs of pressure" thing. Reason being that I got better results letting the pad spin as freely as possible. The sweet spot for me was "just under free spin" on the PC, and "weight of the machine" on the 3401. I mimicked how I used to use the rotary with them.

That's how I knew the Rupes line was going to be a very natural transition for me, and it was. I couldn't be happier using their system.

Exactly! Let the machine do it's job. Pressure is highly overrated. Not too mention it finishes down much better with less pressure.

**custmsprty** · 05-13-2016, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by WRAPT C5Z06

One of the most overrated tools I've ever bought.

Mark II 21 is bad a** though!!!

This was polished and finished out with my Rupes Mini. I have to respectfully disagree. It's been well worth the investment for me.

**rlmccarty2000** · 05-13-2016, 08:44 PM

Wrapt, could it be user error? The mini is a very good polisher. It is by far the best 3 inch polisher on the market and is much better than using a PC as a 3 inch polisher. You should sell your Rupes mini, there are many detailers who could put it to good use.

**WRAPT C5Z06** · 05-13-2016, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by rlmccarty2000

Wrapt, could it be user error? The mini is a very good polisher. It is by far the best 3 inch polisher on the market and is much better than using a PC as a 3 inch polisher. You should sell your Rupes mini, there are many detailers who could put it to good use.

Sold it a long time ago.

**WRAPT C5Z06** · 05-13-2016, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by custmsprty

This was polished and finished out with my Rupes Mini. I have to respectfully disagree. It's been well worth the investment for me.

All good. Polishing complex concaves, curves or narrow areas and it will stall like a new stick driver. PE8 is a much better option.

**custmsprty** · 05-13-2016, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by WRAPT C5Z06

All good. Polishing complex concaves, curves or narrow areas and it will stall like a new stick driver. PE8 is a much better option.

I have not experienced any stalling issues with my Mini. I have a PE8 too and rarely reach for it, like never LOL. Too each their own.

**WRAPT C5Z06** · 05-13-2016, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by custmsprty

I have not experienced any stalling issues with my Mini. I have a PE8 too and rarely reach for it, like never LOL. Too each their own.

I'm very used to forced rotation, so I'm probably more sensitive to stalling issues. I can adjust my technique, but I'd rather not. I end up reaching for my 3401 instead.