rupes mark II 21" vs 15"

[JustJesus]

... The 21 MKII is ridiculous in correction just like a rotary and should come with a warning, not because it will burn paint but because it removes paint unlike any dual action in existence.

Hey Zubair. I'm curious as to what you're using as far as pads and polishes go to get that insane paint correction. I just picked up a 21 mkII, but haven't played with it much.

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Precisely why I don't take opinions on this forum by people who don't own all as they only know what they own and rave about it without knowing theres better out there...much better...

There is truth to that. And in the end, it becomes so subjective as individuals have their own preferences. Me, I don't care too much for the soft start of the Rupes 21. And that's just my own personal preference

[Zubair]

Hey Zubair. I'm curious as to what you're using as far as pads and polishes go to get that insane paint correction. I just picked up a 21 mkII, but haven't played with it much.



There is truth to that. And in the end, it becomes so subjective as individuals have their own preferences. Me, I don't care too much for the soft start of the Rupes 21. And that's just my own personal preference

Question is what don't I use. I think I own and use almost everything available to me and the list is over 120 products on last stock take so won't bother listing them. What I will state is no matter what I've tried I keep returning to Menzerna and CarPro. As for pads everything I bought from AG has not disappointed but what really stands out has been BnS/GG Boss pads. They cut better and are way more durable than the Rupes pads.
I hope Rupes can spend a day at BnS, if you reading this Rupes don't hate the truth.

[Joel1979]

I totally agree with zubair that 21 mk2 is a beast and outpowers 15 mk2 easily.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

I totally agree with zubair that 21 mk2 is a beast and outpowers 15 mk2 easily.

I'm gonna return the MK II 15(haven't opened it yet) and go with the MK II 21 with a 5" backing plate. Go big or go home.

[Zubair]

I'm gonna return the MK II 15(haven't opened it yet) and go with the MK II 21 with a 5" backing plate. Go big or go home.

Just to be clear, the 15 MKII is still more powerful than any other dual action out there, long throw, forced rotation etc. included. It just takes second place behind the 21 MKII which is the new unrivaled king of ultimate paint correction.

[Dan Tran]

Why do I insist on reading these threads? Now I wish I got the 21 MK II from the beginning vs. the 15 MK II.

Lol.

I promised myself not to buy the 21 until my current 15 goes down in flames. Which it won't anytime soon...

:: sad face ::

Dear newbies,

Don't purchase anything until you receive great feedback from people like found here who actually have tried both these options.

Don't be like me who makes poor emotional purchases.






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[Zubair]

@ Dan, you didn't make a poor decision. How are you finding the paint correction on the 15 MKII? Don't you love how it handles? Particularly how smooth and maneuverable it is?

[Dan Tran]

Ps: the 15 MK II still is enjoyable to use. It fulfills its function. I just happen to suffer from "Tim The Tool-man Taylor" syndrome. Aka bigger is better.

Anyway, enough about me :: awkward laugh ::


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[Dan Tran]

Zubair, the truth is I really do LOVE my 15 MK II. It truly is a remarkable machine.

I went through a period where it was purely user error.

But NOW... I have my technique tightened up and it's super smooth.


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[Zubair]

Great to hear as I too love my 15 MKII and think its the most balanced of all my tools. I even nicknamed it "The All-Rounder" because of its smoothness, balanced nature and versatility.