Rupes Ibrid Nano Paint Correction 50/50 Pictures

**Jeremy1976** · 11-13-2016, 09:03 AM

Pretty impressive little machine.

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Rupes Ibrid Nano Paint Correction 50/50 Pictures-volvo-jpg

**natewood70** · 11-13-2016, 09:09 AM

That's good stuff! I wonder how long it's going to take to start seeing more and more micro polishers on the market.

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**Audios S6** · 11-13-2016, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by natewood70

That's good stuff! I wonder how long it's going to take to start seeing more and more micro polishers on the market.

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There are plenty. Just not with a battery option and switching from rotary to DA.

Rupes ta-50
Rupes lhr75 (arguably)
Flex PE-8
3M 28363 (arguably)
Many 2" pneumatics
And now a dremel type device with special pads

**g35_coupe** · 11-13-2016, 09:28 PM

I wish they offered a non-rechargeable model without the kit. Big props to their marketing team, but I can't spend that much on a bundle. I'd rather piece the polishes/compounds myself (or use what I currently have) and go without paying for the battery technology or battery replacement.

**CarolinasFinestDetailing** · 11-13-2016, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by g35_coupe

I wish they offered a non-rechargeable model without the kit. Big props to their marketing team, but I can't spend that much on a bundle. I'd rather piece the polishes/compounds myself (or use what I currently have) and go without paying for the battery technology or battery replacement.

Totally agree!! I don't need the fancy bag, pads, polishes, & MF towels. That alone would knock off at least $125 I figure? I would pull the trigger then.

**coles_paint_correction** · 11-13-2016, 09:51 PM

Thats awesome, i want to get one but like others said the price does hurt them wallets lol.
Was maybe thinking of the flex pe 8? Not really sure though.
Thanks for sharing.

**Jeremy1976** · 11-13-2016, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by CarolinasFinestDetailing

Totally agree!! I don't need the fancy bag, pads, polishes, & MF towels. That alone would knock off at least $125 I figure? I would pull the trigger then.

The bag alone is priced at $105.

**Velocitybts** · 11-14-2016, 01:36 AM

@Carolinasfinestdetailing-------I will drop by, in Dec likely around the 19th or so if you like with my new kit. That way you can see it in person. I think that will help a lot.

I have a PE-8 I likely want to get rid of if your interested, but really liked the cordless part a lot, and then the ability to change out from rotary to DA.

I will bring my Aston Martin DB9 by and let you inspect it. I will have just done a 3-4 step correction on it when I come up to CLT for the weekend.

If you want to see the Rupes kit that is. I will be nearby anyway, thought this might be a nice thing for you to see.

**chefwong** · 11-14-2016, 07:29 AM

Indeed on the power issue. And or use Milwaukee as the platform on batteries. The deal breaker for me is the battery system. Don't get me wrong. I love me some cordless.....I have gone cord free up to the SDS hammers, KO tools, and the list goes on. The issue with the iBrid for me is simply for a weekened warrior for myself, the ROI on batteries will be nullified. Or a AC/DC like the Mirka Ceros

**Velocitybts** · 11-14-2016, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by chefwong

Indeed on the power issue. And or use Milwaukee as the platform on batteries. The deal breaker for me is the battery system. Don't get me wrong. I love me some cordless.....I have gone cord free up to the SDS hammers, KO tools, and the list goes on. The issue with the iBrid for me is simply for a weekened warrior for myself, the ROI on batteries will be nullified. Or a AC/DC like the Mirka Ceros

1. Part of the expense with the tool is the ability to have a small tool that will not lose power, that will not bog down due to inadequate power, and in such a small platform. The electrical motors took a lot of engineering to make in order to be able to meet demand and function correctly. And to run off battery for sustained time (30min) plus the added tooling to switch functions cost a bit also.
2. The price likely only makes a bit of profit margin (until many get sold), but to justify it, they had to throw in the case and extra bits to make it look worthwhile to the end user.
3. In a year or two, I would bet they start offering tools at the lesser prices without the kits for replacements for ones that wore out. They IMHO will I assume end up making a 3" that functions the same or added bits to allow for 3".

This is viewed by many in the detailing world as a game changer. One tool that will do rotary, and DA and give you the ability to change heads for orbital throw depending on what panel or crevice your working in. There are so many possibilities with this tool we haven't even begun to see what comes of it.

Many people such as Kevin Brown, Mike Phillips and the like, will start developing their own special pads, or backing plates for this tool to accomplish work they are doing with better results. ( I am already going to be using 1" MF cutting pads with this, but NOT on rotary setting) This will end up trickling down to those who just do home Paint Corrections. Those who are in the PC business will have uses for these tools, however not all will. But eventually most will end up buying one so it will be a real big seller for RUPES. I am willing to bet, this tool will outsell the Bigfoot line of large throw polishers at some point. Too many different uses. Hell I am planning on using it on a side project to brush the grout in tile in a bathroom. Beats water and power cord for sure.

Just some thoughts.