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    Lubrication for rupes??

    I recently purchased a rupes 21es. According to the owner it was only used 3 times ever, I'm guessing he meant 3 times a day. I spent a day or so trying to clean it. I used degreaser on the cord, and tried to remove any rust I found. My question is, I've read that there should be some grease added to this machine around the shroud? I am not sure where the grease would go, I was hoping someone could steer me in the right direction. Also, what kind of grease? Thanks in advance



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    Re: Lubrication for rupes??

    Wow that looks worse than my Flex after years and years of daily abuse.

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    Re: Lubrication for rupes??

    When I owned a flex I used air tool lubricant. Not sure but I bet you could use it for the Rupes. Mine is pretty new and is greased down pretty good but I would put an extremely light coat on the ring around the counter weight.

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    Re: Lubrication for rupes??

    The backing plate contact with the shroud should be lubricated with dielectric grease, but you can substitute vasoline if needed in a pinch. Just run a light coating of it on the edge of the shroud, then when you attach the backing plate manually rotate it a few times to spread it out and you're good.

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    Re: Lubrication for rupes??

    You want to use dielectric grease.

    1. Remove backing plate.
    2. Take a very small dab of grease, and spread it along the edge of the shroud.
    3. Reinstall plate.
    4. Operate machine to spread grease before installing pad/using on vehicle.

    In the event there is too much, you'll see it build up around the outside of the shroud, on the plate. I wipe it off with paper towel. Should be good to go after that.

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    Re: Lubrication for rupes??

    Quote Originally Posted by Dylan@RUPES View Post
    The backing plate contact with the shroud should be lubricated with dielectric grease, but you can substitute vasoline if needed in a pinch. Just run a light coating of it on the edge of the shroud, then when you attach the backing plate manually rotate it a few times to spread it out and you're good.
    Sorry Dylan,

    I must have been formulating my response when you posted yours.

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    Re: Lubrication for rupes??

    Great info! Do you guys think a new machine will need this? I assume it's more maintenance


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    Re: Lubrication for rupes??

    Quote Originally Posted by idriveblackcars View Post
    Great info! Do you guys think a new machine will need this? I assume it's more maintenance


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    I believe they are lubricated at the factory. My first Duetto was gently used, and worked beautifully until I cleaned it.

    The shroud eventually chewed itself away, and I was left with a free spinning plate.

    Once I found out it was supposed to be lubed, I got a new shroud, and tube of grease! Runs like a dream - no washer.

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    Lubrication for rupes??

    Quote Originally Posted by dlc95 View Post
    I believe they are lubricated at the factory. My first Duetto was gently used, and worked beautifully until I cleaned it.

    The shroud eventually chewed itself away, and I was left with a free spinning plate.

    Once I found out it was supposed to be lubed, I got a new shroud, and tube of grease! Runs like a dream - no washer.
    Nice, I do have a washer in mine and the machine is pretty well greased(only 2 months old). I wish I could use mine more but I ran out of cars to polish lol. I don't do it for a living just my cars and family and friends so my machines don't get too much usage.

    Thanks for the info!

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    Re: Lubrication for rupes??

    Thanks for the replies guys. I will run to the parts store to find the grease. It definitely was not in like new condition but I'm glad it works fine. I tested it using the only oversized pad I had, cleared swirls effortlessly compared to my PC. It just wasn't too pretty. I ordered some 7" rupes pads to see what this bad boy can really do.

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