I worked at a BMW dealer when these were brand new. There was an Alpina edition also. I think it's a more rare version. Most came in silver. All aluminum. I even have the dealership issued diecast in 1/18 of this car.
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I have a question on the Rupes machines. A lot of people are using non Rupes pads and polishes. But I thought Rupes pads were either 6 or 7". Most USA pads are 5.5" or 6.5".
Can you use 5.5 or 6.5" pads with the Rupes 15? One seems to small, the other too big.
I worked at a BMW dealer when these were brand new. There was an Alpina edition also. I think it's a more rare version. Most came in silver. All aluminum. I even have the dealership issued diecast in 1/18 of this car.
Thanks! This is the only black one I have seen in person. Have seen a few silver ones on the road.
Originally Posted by swanicyouth
I have a question on the Rupes machines. A lot of people are using non Rupes pads and polishes. But I thought Rupes pads were either 6 or 7". Most USA pads are 5.5" or 6.5".
Can you use 5.5 or 6.5" pads with the Rupes 15? One seems to small, the other too big.
I have used the LC low-profile HydroTech pads on the Rupes & like them quite a bit. 5.5" HT's match up perfectly with the 15's backing plate. However, I use Meg's MF pads & Rupes Yellow or White pads on 75% of all jobs. The Rupes pads' faces are ~6" but backing material is ~5".
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