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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 

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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 

 

I have seen threads on this tool on other sites, and the Nano looks to be a fantastic new tool!  Kind of like a over-sized electric toothbrush, but way more powerful and versatile.  It can be used as a rotary OR a DA, with brushes or pads, and as you said, with a battery (comes with 2;  2 hr run time, 20 min charge time IIRC) or run straight from the power source.  This will an expensive tool, but maybe they will offer an corded only model and lower the price.

 

Available in two 'neck' lengths

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And lots of accessories

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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. 

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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.

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I would think you would be correct, so long as you didnt need to get into a really small space (Thou you shouldnt run into one of those that you can hand polish. 

 

I can't think of a place that the Long wouldn't be able to that the standard model would. I would think the Long would be able to get into more places than the standard because the standards head is closer to the body, which is the bulkiest part of the tool.

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I can't think of a place that the Long wouldn't be able to that the standard model would. I would think the Long would be able to get into more places than the standard because the standards head is closer to the body, which is the bulkiest part of the tool.

 

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? 

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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. 

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What else should I listen to when grading final exams?   :)

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. 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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. 

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Dylan@RUPES

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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

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I'm trying to decide between the Rupes 15 & 21 Mark II. I'm sure either will be fine, but I'm leaning towards the 15 Mark II for some reason. I may pick up their new upcoming cordless Nano as well. Hopefully they hit the shelves soon.

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I'm trying to decide between the Rupes 15 & 21 Mark II. I'm sure either will be fine, but I'm leaning towards the 15 Mark II for some reason. I may pick up their new upcoming cordless Nano as well. Hopefully they hit the shelves soon.

I plan to pick up the 15 Mark II as well.  The Nano is available for pre-order on another site, but delivery date is late March/April.

 

Hoping to test drive both at Mobile Tech Expo next month.

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Me personally, I prefer the Rupes 15 over the 21 with the smaller 6" pads, because they are a little easier for me to maneuver them around on vehicles with complex curves. On the new C7 Stingray for example, I found the 6" pads a little more manageable to use on all of the curves on the hood compared to the 7" pads; however I do really like both machines. For a truck or SUV with big flat door panels, hood, bed sides, etc, the 21 is awesome. You can't go wrong with either machine!

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If one purchased the Nano, would the mini really be needed? I'm not doing this for a business or anything, just for my personal rides. I'm sure the Rupes are more than I would ever need, but I like to do things right the first time. 

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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.

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