Rupes Mini

**mrasmussen** · 03-18-2016, 10:56 AM

I just picked up a Rupes 21, I have some large vehicles and boat. After watching many videos and reading, I am going to pull the trigger on a smaller machines to compliment my arsenal. I am planning on the Rupes Mini at this point.

my question is, I don't see anything smaller than a 4" pad from Rupes for this device. Is that small enough to detail most cars? I don't do this professionally, I work on my three vehicles plus my boat.

**hawaiian** · 03-18-2016, 12:23 PM

Hello mrasmussen, The 4" pad is small enough to get into areas such as outside mounted mirrors, bumper frontal and rear areas, liscence plate. I just got to use my Rupes mini 75e the other day, and was very pleased with the polisher, using Rupes 4" white finishing pad to apply Pinnacle Liquid Souverign. Good results. Hope this info helps you.

**Mike@ShineStruck** · 03-18-2016, 01:10 PM

It can manage to get corners the 21mm can't. Get either
Along with tail panels and bumpers
I'll eventually switch my pads to BS Low Pros when they come out with the smaller pads

**Rsurfer** · 03-18-2016, 01:36 PM

If you have intricate curves, I would consider the Flex PE8 Kompakt that can spin a 1", 2" and 3" pads. Oh, and at half the price of the Mini. Don't get me wrong, I love the Mini, but on narrow curves it will stall.

Don't let the PE8 scare you because it's a rotary. Smooth as butter for precision buffing. Just keep it moving and stay away from edges and you'll be fine.

**WRAPT C5Z06** · 03-18-2016, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by Rsurfer

I, but on narrow curves it will stall.

Very true. I sold mine because of the stalling or stopping issues.

What pads do you use with the Kompact?

**Rsurfer** · 03-18-2016, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by WRAPT C5Z06

Very true. I sold mine because of the stalling or stopping issues.

What pads do you use with the Kompact?

They come in a kit..Black, green and orange.

**Whitewater25** · 03-18-2016, 06:52 PM

X2 on the kompact, small & easy to control.

**CarolinasFinestDetailing** · 03-18-2016, 08:03 PM

I have the Mini and the PE 8. I absolutely love my Mini.

**custmsprty** · 03-18-2016, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by CarolinasFinestDetailing

I have the Mini and the PE 8. I absolutely love my Mini.

I agree. I love the Mini, I can't say the same for the PE 8.

I personally have not experienced and stalling issue with the Mini at all.

**Rsurfer** · 03-18-2016, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by custmsprty

I agree. I love the Mini, I can't say the same for the PE 8.

I personally have not experienced and stalling issue with the Mini at all.

What is it that you don't like about the PE8 excluding the trigger. A 1" pad with an extension can get into areas that a 4" cannot. BTW like I said, I love the Mini, but the PE8 can get into areas that the Mini cannot.