Ibrid Nano

**skipper1** · 06-25-2018, 05:42 PM

My new Rupes Ibrid Nano arrives Wednesday and I'm really looking forward to it. Been wanting one since they came out. My question, has anyone cut down an interface pad and sanding discs for for the 2" backing plate? I've been thinking about this and thought I'd see if anyone has already done it and if it works OK. Also, what was the process of cutting them down.

**WRAPT C5Z06** · 06-25-2018, 08:34 PM

Bought an ibrid and sold it a week later. Hope you like it!

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**PaulMys** · 06-25-2018, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by WRAPT C5Z06

Bought an ibrid and sold it a week later. Hope you like it!

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Why'd you sell it after a week?

**WRAPT C5Z06** · 06-25-2018, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by PaulMys

Why'd you sell it after a week?

Power is not there. Also, a 12mm throw with such small pads is counter productive. 5mm or 8mm makes much more sense. Not sure why I bought it in the first place.

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**WRAPT C5Z06** · 06-25-2018, 08:47 PM

Actually, there is rotary mode which works much better, but still, I feel it's severely overpriced.

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**TTQ B4U** · 06-25-2018, 08:59 PM

I'm with him on this. I find the 12mm orbit useless as it will stall just looking at it. I use it as a rotary for wheels but that's about it. I feel I got ripped off on this one. With a forced rotation unit I can polish just about anywhere so I dont break out the nano for small borrow places I just power through them with the flex

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**WRAPT C5Z06** · 06-25-2018, 09:07 PM

Ripped off is right! That's why I sold it right away. Got back most of the most of the money, but still lost some.

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**skipper1** · 06-26-2018, 06:07 AM

Thank you for the high jack!

**TTQ B4U** · 06-26-2018, 06:20 AM

In direct answer to your question about sanding, the Nano is not good for that. IMO if you're looking to use it to do headlights or what not, best to get a 3M Kit with the foam backing and adhesives pads for your electric drill. Keep in mind too the Nano splatters like crazy. Go light on any polish and I always where eye protection.