Dylan@RUPES

Minimum speed setting for the LHR75E is 4000 opm, which is a bit much for most wax or sealant applications. The AP team can comment if they recommend it specifically for their products, but the mini's speed range is optimized for compounding and polishing.

FWIW - the range is 4,000 - 5,500

DvK - I just came to tell you how BEAST the Mark II's look - If the funds allow I'll be grabbing one for sure

Its not just looks... they really pack a fair amount of torque. My advice to you should grab one - adjust your technique to operate the tool most commonly at speed 4, only going to speed 6 when needed (in curves or in seriously aggressive correction). At 4 the tool feels stronger than the ES models, at 6 its almost too much on larger panels for typical correction work. 

Exciting! So did Adam's pre-order any even though they didn't offer pre-orders to customers?

Thats probably for someone on the Adam's team to answer at this point - I don't know what they have planned for the Mark II roll out internally.

The Mark II's are beginning to arrive in the US according to the Beard on FB.

Indeed. All the distributors that placed pre-orders should have already received some, if not all of their opening orders for the 21 with the 15 not far behind.

Probably not, but I am not sure the max size pad that can be used on the Nano. I hope to have an answer to that in month though!

40mm and 70mm pads for the nano (don't hold me to that) and the mini uses 100mm pads.

http://www.rupestool.com/p/us/en/0273336587617

Amazingly effective and compact. It's also a perfect color temperature for paint inspection. I actually have a video planned to show proper paint inspection techniques bc more often than not people misuse the light they have.

That being said, I recommend 2 sources of light -

A broader area, like work lights on a stand (halogen or otherwise) for lighting whole panels during work.

A close area, like the penlight for up close inspection pre and post correction.

The LHR75E Mini is purpose built around the use of a 100mm pad, so from the basic functionality standpoint its superior to converting a tool to use a smaller pad that it was really never designed to originally used. 

Couple that with the low overhang to allow for work in tighter spaces and a 12mm orbit vs the 8mm of a PC and its hard to even make a comparison on any other basis than price if you already have a PC.

Dylan is there going to be a "Kit" that comes with both tools or will you be able to buy just the bare tool if you had already purchased 1 kit?

Perhaps. The kit has been announced, but there are still a lot of decisions to be made leading up to its release in a few months

Dylan was on a podcast today talking about his history and the Rupes machines set to debut next week.  He said they will continue to make and support the ES (current models 15 and 21) after the Mark II's are released. So if you are considering a 15ES you might grab it now as it may not get any cheaper.  If they were going to discontinue them that might be a different story. 

 

He also said the Nano ( the ultra small new Rupes) should be available around March unless all of the Rupes employees snap them up once they are produced.  It is a hybrid and can run on battery or electricity. They can be used inside or outside of a car and you can purchase brushes with it. 

 

So the wait is almost over 

So people actually listen to those podcasts  

You are correct - the ES (current) tools will continue to be offered and supported, not everyone wants/needs the additional torque of the Mark II, but now theres an option for those that do. 

If it wasn't obvious in the video I'm over the moon excited about the Nano. Its a tool that solves so many problems for professionals and skilled enthusiasts that I have a feeling it will be a very very very hot commodity when it hits the market. I've been using the tester we have here like crazy. 

well now, that looks like a cool toy, wonder if it will have any effect on the Mini sales or if this will just really add to the line up. 

 

Man if they could make the Mini have a battery or plug like this that thing would be KILLER. 

The nano really doesn't step on the Mini at all... they'll both have their sweet spots.

Looks extremely expensive.

 

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Found pricing on Detailed Image. The iBrid DLX Kit is $570 and the L DLX Kit is $590. 

 

I would think for the extra $20 you might as well just get the Long version.

I dont disagree, I was speaking more to the entirety of the tool not just the head. ever have that screwdriver that you just cant get in there because its 1/2 inch too long? or that ratchet extension that is too long but you dont have the short one? 

Bingo! This is similar to the analogy I've been giving people when it comes to "what one should I buy when they're available" type questions. 

Speaking in real applications I found a specific area the long neck was unusable, but the short was perfect: Correcting a deeply recessed gauge cluster on a car. The long neck had too much length to get into the space without the tool body hitting the surrounding surfaces. The short gave just enough clearance that I could polish the lens in place, in the car, and not have to struggle. 

Just to clarify something - the Cyclo has been extensively tested for use in applications like this one. You'll notice the case has no openings on the lower segments of the body. This allows no splash intrusion from the cleaner or moisture being flung by brushes. Also, because of the cast aluminum housing it wipes off easily when you're done. 

Just make sure you're plugged into a GFCI for safety and don't submerge the tool in a bucket of water and you're fine. There are Cyclos used in much less forgiving/messy applications than tire cleaning already. One other note - if you do intend to use brushes on your Cyclo make sure you are running the correct VES counterweights for the application. These not only offset vibration based on attachment weight, but they reduce premature wear on the tool internals if you are using the brushes regularly. 

Working in the same building Cyclos are made as I do now, and having worked at Adam's as the development guy who brought the current generation pads to market I can shed some light on this -

The pads will 'work' with the Cyclo ProGuard plates, but I wouldn't recommend it. The overhang 'bumper' of the ProGuard hangs out awkwardly beyond the edges of any of the Adam's pads. If you're running a factory Cyclo Model 5 with ProGuard plates I'd recommend sticking to Genuine Cyclo Accessories, including the pads. 

If you want to run Adam's pads I'm certain they can set you up with the Adam's backing plates. No sense in risking an issue over a relatively inexpensive part that can be changed out to suit whatever direction you want to go. Your Cyclo would have shipped with the flat wrench to easily swap out plates/attachments. If you need one Adam's or Cyclo can help you get one. 

Great shots Joe. Was a great event - hope everyone there learned a little bit more about polishing and why RUPES tools do what they do so well. Jason and I will certainly be back for another event in the future. Thanks for including us. 

I am also guessing there will be more info out after the Saturday event at Adam's. Unless they have sewn Dylan's lips shut until SEMA. 

Just read a post on another detailing forum that mentioned "Bigfoot 15 Mark II and Bigfoot 21 Mark II" soooooo there's that. wonder what the price is going to do? 

We have some of the first production units in house here, for training and other purposes, but they won't be at the event Saturday. 

I'm sure Jason and I can answer some basic questions about the Mark II initiative, but the bulk of the specifics are under wraps until SEMA for our distribution network and will slowly trickle out from there. 

Looking forward to seeing everyone Saturday. Should be a good time and the weather cleared up for us! 

Should be a good time. Jason and I are excited to be a part of it.