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Great info everyone. The painter told me not to "wax" the car for at least 30 days. So, I had no plans to wax it, but just wanted to polish it to get rid of the swirls left behind. I am nearing...

Thanks for the feedback and suggestions.

Is it ok to polish (not wax or seal) new paint (3 weeks old)? I know not to wax the car to allow it to release some chemicals, but I just want to polish (no wax) it to remove some of the swirls in...

Curious. Why didn't you send it to a Rupes repair center?

Update: Rupes repaired my machine free of charge. I don't know why, but can only assume that once they saw it and realized that it was practically brand new with little use that they decided to fix...

Update: Rupes repaired my machine free of charge. I don't know why, but can only assume that once they saw it and realized that it was practically brand new with little use that they decided to fix...

Great. I just shipped mine off today. It seems the electronic module is bad as the machine hums when pressing the button and every now and then it would start and then stop, but while it's running...

I'd appreciate that. So, the Rupes backing plate works with this machine?

Thanks...

Do you have a photo of this? I am trying to picture it. I don't have my machine yet.

Thanks

Thanks for the feedback^^^^

Just so you know, Autogeek still sells the Rupes 21 (original version), so it is not impossible that the OP did just purchase the machine a "couple" years ago or even today even though the original...

Old Faithful is so true. I had to reach for the PC this past weekend because my Rupes 21 was dead and it only received minimal usage, but man my arms were itchy. I'm going to purchase the Makita DA...

Boatmangc, it would be far cheaper to just have Rupes repair under the flat rate repair program. They will replace the electric module, brushes and many other items for a flat rate of $95 and it...

Update: I am going to send the unit to Rupes to be fixed. I really like the machine and need it fixed, but still not happy that it quit with only very mild usage. I am still going to purchase the...

According to Mike, it spins clockwise in forced mode and counter clockwise in free spin. Which is it? I'm sure it's been confirmed by now. I'm just late to the game.
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My Rupes 21 was DOA today and put me between a rock and hard place. Fortunately, I have 2 older Porter Cable machine (glad I did not sell them now) that fired right up, so I will be able to complete...

Thanks everyone. Just general cleaning. I haven't cleaned the carpet since I purchased the vehicle in 2013 (Sequoia), even though the mats take all the abuse. It's not dirty, dirty, but just never...

Ooops I think this is the wrong forum. Moderator, please move to the appropriate forum.

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I need some carpet cleaner now. I don't have time to order it as I am working my vehicle now. I just need a suggested product that I can get from the local parts store - Advance or Autozone. I'd...

Sorry for the late response. It's that time of year when I do a top to bottom detailing of my big as$% truck to ready it for the winter months, so I've been and still am busy working on it. It was...

There's a guy who has a youtube page that uses the Rupes polishers to polish really high end cars. He does really excellent job on very high dollar vehicles and post videos of himself working on...

I like your thinking. That's how I go about my business, too.

I don't do anything by hand anymore, other than wiping off the product.

Also, I can use the Keramik as an AIO polish with the yellow pad. Once I got the vehicle right, it doesn't take much effort...

Are you saying they literally just stuck a round washer between the backing plate and the machine (that's what it looks like in the photo)? If so, wow. Maybe there needs to be a sticky on the...

Any updates?