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Re: Rupes LHR15 Mark2 & Ibrid Nano - Issues Concerns and Observations
Interesting how this article goes against what Mike and I said above. Although it’s coming from a very respected detailer, I’ve personally seen how a pad does not work well and also gets damaged when you use it wet. He’s saying he uses 1 pad for the whole car and uses the washer after every section.
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Re: Rupes LHR15 Mark2 & Ibrid Nano - Issues Concerns and Observations
Originally Posted by Perfectionista
The other issue I forgot to mention is the Rupes Pads, I really need 5" polishing face, the once I have are 6" face and kept looking
for Rupes 5" polishing face but did not find any, this could also be contributing to the rotation issue I was having.
Do Rupes make them or is it only in 1,2,3,4 inch and 6 inch face?
For your particular polisher, Rupes only makes the pads with a 6” face.
I personally suggest you to focus more on the results and less on staring at the mark on your backing plate... The more you focus on the whether the backing plate is spinning, the less you’re focused on your natural technique.
Let the polisher guide you and you’ll spend less time bogged down in those trouble areas. If those trouble areas are truly that bad, then you may need to use your smaller polisher/pad combo instead of trying to force the issue with your LHR 15.
What kind of “car” is this you spent 70hrs. machine polishing
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Re: Rupes LHR15 Mark2 & Ibrid Nano - Issues Concerns and Observations
Originally Posted by Perfectionista
Note: I replied after Mike but I don't know what happened to that post.
For some reason your posts keep going to the Moderation Queue?
When I look for and approve new forum accounts and see any posts in the moderation queue I first read them to make sure they are not spam from a spammer and if so remove the spammer and their posts. All part of keeping this place "clean".
Then I approve real posts from real people.
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Re: Rupes LHR15 Mark2 & Ibrid Nano - Issues Concerns and Observations
Originally Posted by SWETM
Hey Tony thanks for taking the time and the suggestions!
I have noticed in allot of edges that counter rotation also I guess it the nature of free spin rotation.
Indeed I watched most if not all of Kevin and Larry videos from AMMONYC on YT.
I seen how he approach edges and his techniques in approaching a detail job.
Not to disrespect anyone but YouTube has enough share of "Product Pushers"
and fake true professional detailers who do the job right.
Kevin, Mike, Larry, White Details and few others are what I consider true professionals.
As it is the engineer in me I guess but I am a very detailed person and if I do any task
I like to do it correctly after studying the subject thoroughly.
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Re: Rupes LHR15 Mark2 & Ibrid Nano - Issues Concerns and Observations
Originally Posted by Eldorado2k
For your particular polisher, Rupes only makes the pads with a 6” face.
I personally suggest you to focus more on the results and less on staring at the mark on your backing plate... The more you focus on the whether the backing plate is spinning, the less you’re focused on your natural technique.
Let the polisher guide you and you’ll spend less time bogged down in those trouble areas. If those trouble areas are truly that bad, then you may need to use your smaller polisher/pad combo instead of trying to force the issue with your LHR 15.
What kind of “car” is this you spent 70hrs. machine polishing
I kept pressure off the polisher at all times and flat as possible it is why I am surprised of the findings,
as for using the nano during the time LHR15 was struggling, it was the case indeed, I didn't remove
the polish and reached for the nano ibrid on 3" to correct further small troubled areas.
I am extremely surprised and happy about the performance of Menzerna 2500. It did take out some nasty stuff
that I thought only the 400HC would be able to take out.
As for the car I think it was free rotation aspect of LHR15 that made me take this long, lesson learned though.
2 step and 3 step in few areas.
Shelby GT350
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Re: Rupes LHR15 Mark2 & Ibrid Nano - Issues Concerns and Observations
Originally Posted by Mike Phillips
For some reason your posts keep going to the Moderation Queue?
When I look for and approve new forum accounts and see any posts in the moderation queue I first read them to make sure they are not spam from a spammer and if so remove the spammer and their posts. All part of keeping this place "clean".
Then I approve real posts from real people.
Hi Mike yeah I just posted another reply to Eldorado2k with pictures and now it in your queue, unqueue me please permanently?
Back in the day it was 2-3 posts and your off the leash
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Re: Rupes LHR15 Mark2 & Ibrid Nano - Issues Concerns and Observations
Originally Posted by Perfectionista
Hi Mike yeah I just posted another reply to Eldorado2k with pictures and now it in your queue, unqueue me please permanently?
I'll have to look and see why this is happening and if possible, fix it.
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Re: Rupes LHR15 Mark2 & Ibrid Nano - Issues Concerns and Observations
Originally Posted by Perfectionista
Hi Mike yeah I just posted another reply to Eldorado2k with pictures and now it in your queue, unqueue me please permanently?
Back in the day it was 2-3 posts and your off the leash
Try now.
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Re: Rupes LHR15 Mark2 & Ibrid Nano - Issues Concerns and Observations
Originally Posted by Mike Phillips
Try now.
Test test
Thank you
Didn't mention my experience polishing PPF or clear film.
Full hood, fenders, side skirts, and complete front.
I was using the white pad with menzerna 3500 which really made it shine
but there was no correction or little correction done.
I stepped up to yellow pad and again with Menz 3500 seemed to correct 60-80%
I didn't want to go aggressive more than that but if I wanted 100% correction on clear
film then it would be just like the paint 1st step Rupes yellow pad and Menzerna 2500 followed by
Rupes white pad and 3500. My test shows this is the path for clear film correction if someone has
different experience or ideas please share it!
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Re: Rupes LHR15 Mark2 & Ibrid Nano - Issues Concerns and Observations
Originally Posted by BSoares
Interesting how this article goes against what Mike and I said above. Although it’s coming from a very respected detailer, I’ve personally seen how a pad does not work well and also gets damaged when you use it wet. He’s saying he uses 1 pad for the whole car and uses the washer after every section.
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Interesting, from my experience I have not seen reduced cut from the pads after cleaning, or wear for that matter.
and I was cleaning after every section.
Isn't he the chemist from Optimum? seen him in few videos on YT.
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