Rupes 15 or 21

[WRAPT C5Z06]

My cars only have slight curves. And I do plan on doing other cars too.

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Are u thinking the 15 or 21?


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[TundraPower]

Even the LHR12 blew away the competition.....

Rupes vs. Griots Showdown - Rupes Duetto and Mini vs. Griot's 6 and 3 inch polishers - Autopia Forums - Auto Detailing & Car Care Discussion Forum

I loooooooove my Duetto and Mini. It's really not fair to compare Griots Garage and Rupes though.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

I loooooooove my Duetto and Mini. It's really not fair to compare Griots Garage and Rupes though.

U have both already?????


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[TundraPower]

U have both already?????
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I have all of Rupes polishers and sanders except the T50. I don't remove nibbs on a daily basis so no reason for it. Neat little machine though.

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Are u thinking the 15 or 21?


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Was thinking 21 with 5" bp. I have a ton of 5.5" pads already. But have heard people not liking that setup so idk if I would just be better off with the 15

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[WRAPT C5Z06]

I have all of Rupes polishers and sanders except the T50. I don't remove nibbs on a daily basis so no reason for it. Neat little machine though.

In my opinion, the Duetto seems to be the best OVERALL polisher Roo-pes offers. Why? I heavily prefer the PC style chassis over the longer 15 and 21 chassis. Also, with the smaller stroke, it seems there would be less chance of bogging on curved panels. Obviously, if you take a flat panel and compare correction, the 15 and 21 will outdo the Duetto, but, the 12mm stroke of the Duetto ain't no slouch! As the link I provided above, it shows the Duetto can still do some serious correction! Add the washer mod and you have even more rotation! Can't wait to get my Duetto very, very soon!!

[2shiny]

I read the replies from Kevin Brown on the other topic. So question following this: Anyone that has both machines, or used both, notice that tha 15 stalls easier on cuved panels then the 21?

[TundraPower]

In my opinion, the Duetto seems to be the best OVERALL polisher Roo-pes offers. Why? I heavily prefer the PC style chassis over the longer 15 and 21 chassis. Also, with the smaller stroke, it seems there would be less chance of bogging on curved panels. Obviously, if you take a flat panel and compare correction, the 15 and 21 will outdo the Duetto, but, the 12mm stroke of the Duetto ain't no slouch! As the link I provided above, it shows the Duetto can still do some serious correction! Add the washer mod and you have even more rotation! Can't wait to get my Duetto very, very soon!!

I can barely tell the difference between the 15 and the Duetto in correction ability. It makes up for its smaller throw by spinning much faster. If you use your Duetto as a wet sander take is easy...it cuts FAST FAST FAST.

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I can barely tell the difference between the 15 and the Duetto in correction ability. It makes up for its smaller throw by spinning much faster. If you use your Duetto as a wet sander take is easy...it cuts FAST FAST FAST.

Tundra--is the Duetto as smooth as the 15? Do you use Rupes pads or others? Do none Rupes pads cause a reduction in the smoothness of operation? I noticed that the Rupes 5" backing plate is actually 4 7/8" which is exactly the same siz as the Velcro on Buff & Shine 5.5" pads so should make it simple to center the pad.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Tundra--is the Duetto as smooth as the 15? Do you use Rupes pads or others? Do none Rupes pads cause a reduction in the smoothness of operation? I noticed that the Rupes 5" backing plate is actually 4 7/8" which is exactly the same siz as the Velcro on Buff & Shine 5.5" pads so should make it simple to center the pad.

Logically thinking, the Duetto should be smoother.


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