Sizzle Chest

Hey thanks for your input I guess I'll just stick with what I have the rupes mark ll-15

Yes, if you already have the Rupes 15 MkII I see no reason to get the Swirl Killer, they are essentially the same machine.

Happy polishing!

Thanks great post

Just one question how does this machine differ from the rupes mark-ll LRH15 machine

Thanks

Thank you!

It is very similar.  You may find yourself having to run the Swirl Killer at a higher setting than the Rupes for similar results, however I did not find that to be an issue with the machine at all.   The greatest difference is price point. 

I wanted to put my 2 cents in on the new Adam's Swirl Killer:

 For the past few months I've been using/beta testing this machine and have performed numerous mulit-stage paint corrections with it. I am a professional detailer.  You can find pretty much every machine made in my arsenal. 

Some observations:

The Swirl Killer is well made.  It has a very nice 'feel' to it.  It is very balanced.  The vibration(s) are much less than the PC or Griot's PC type machines.  It is a 15mm long throw...this assists in 'faster' correction on a larger work area.  The power cord is very long and useful; I did not even need an extension cord to work around an average sized vehicle. 

Power:  Plenty!  That being said, the long throw polishers have a tendency to 'stall' on curves.  You will experience this with this machine as well...you will need to learn and adjust your technique accordingly to overcome this and keep correcting/polishing.  I found myself running it on speeds 4+ for the heavy correction portion and then lower speeds for my final polishing.

Noise:  not bad for a polisher!  And I was running it in the upper speeds/wide open for some time. 

Yes, it is made in China.  No, I do not consider that a major negative.  For the price it's an extremely capable machine and to me seems/works/feels like a 'professional' model. The 1 year warranty would not be an issue for me either.  For the targeted audience (non-professionals), I feel that the Swirl Killer is an excellent value to step up your detailing game with a 15mm long throw machine.

Scott Harle

Owner and master detailer

Autodermatology

Naples, FL

You will be fine.  It will not wash off.  Just be careful around the edges so you don't get any extra product stuck under/around the edges of the film!

Nice looking BMW!!

I have to ask, did you coach them on their wash technique?

Indeed I did!  I told him NO MORE automatic car washes.  I also gave him a lesson on waterless/rinseless wash techniques as well as the proper 2 BW system.  We will see if it is adhered to...

Thanks everyone!

Thanks again everyone!   Brian, my average time spent on something like this is around 18-24 hours, sometimes longer depending on what type of project it is and what is wanted.  (I am beat afterwards!!!  lol)

Thanks all!!!!  Brian, I had about 18 hours into it. 

Client brought in his HAMMERED 2013 Mustang GT 5.0 for a paint correction and ceramic coating.

It received a full wheels off job.  It came out very nicely if I may say so myself.

Flex 3401/Rupes Mark II 21/Rupes iBrid nano

Misc microfiber/foam pads

Adams wheel cleaner

Adams tire and rubber cleaner

Adams glass cleaner

Adams new glass towel

Misc microfiber towels.

HD tire for tire dressing

Hydro II for wheel sealant

Super secret compound and polish that I am beta testing...and they work awesome!!!

Black Label ceramic coating as LSP

Adams odor neutralizer for the interior---I would use this for cologne if I could!  Smells great!!!

Engine compartment-Adams APC for clean up and Nanolex trim coating.

Now let the pictures tell the story!!!

Defects:

After initial compounding:

Hood vents were removed in order to be corrected and LSP applied.  Also made the hood correction much easier. 

Engine bay:

Hood final indoor shot and wheels and tires completed:

Final shots!!!

Nice work!!!  Car looks great!

Repainted is your only option. Paint in those areas, especially seams/transitions, is much thinner than other areas. Sorry this happened.

It's a bad spot.  It's the adhesive that attracts all the dirt and grime.  Hard to keep it from happening.  If you get too aggressive, it can lead to premature failure of the adhesive holding it on.  

I usually take a waterless wash or the like and a utility microfiber and go around the edges to get the heavy crap out.

Hope this helps!

Pitch it.  It's done now.  Sorry to hear it.  I'd use it to check your oil or something...that's about it!

Thanks Kevin! Appreciate it!

Full of win right there!  Nice.

That paint is popping!  Nice!

I am very glad to hear that you are OK.  Hope the stones work out as well.

Take care of yourself!

It is an excellent product.  I really like it!  The wheel cleaner is top notch as well.  My go to!!

Welcome to the forum!!  Very nice cars...LOVE the blue!!

Welcome!!!!

Welcome to the family!

Welcome!!!!!

From that picture, the paint looks fine to me.  I don't see any clear failure or burn thru. 

Good reflection on it too!  Nice!

And yes, this forum is awesome!

Usually yes.  What polish/compound where you using and on what area of your Cayenne?

It could also be that you had some built up dirt on the surface that you went over and it transferred to the pad.  

Also, if you hit/go over your window moldings/rubbers I have found that they can transfer black onto your pads.

Look in the area you were picking it up in, take some pics and post them up so we can see what is happening.  

^^^^ I'm with you Jerome.  Although, I'll still keep a few of my old ones around...they are good too!!!