Rupes mini applying sealant or glaze

[hemi1300]

Got my mini today and tested it out a bit, really like it and seems very balanced and easy to handle. The slowest setting of 1 though seems a bit fast to me for applying sealant or glaze. Am I wrong in my thinking?

[stripesace]

Negative. Sealants suggested speed is actually 2 if I remember correctly from the video but 1 I'm sure is just as effective. Remember, the machine is just supposed to help spread it evenly.

[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

Edited December 31, 2015 by Dylan@RUPES

[Dan@Adams]

Negative. Sealants suggested speed is actually 2 if I remember correctly from the video but 1 I'm sure is just as effective. Remember, the machine is just supposed to help spread it evenly.

 

This is true for machines like the Porter Cable 7424XP, Cyclo, Rupes LHR 15ES, Rupes LHR 21ES, and Flex 3401 VRG that we offer, setting them at speed setting 1 or 2, but not for the Rupes Mini - it's just too powerful and awesome of a little machine to use for sealant and glaze application!

 

The Mini is designed for paint correction in hard to reach areas. The lowest OPM setting on the Mini is much higher than the Bigfoot 15 and 21 - the lowest speed setting on the LHR 15ES and LHR 21ES is 2,000 OPM compared to the lowest speed setting of 4,000 OPM on the Mini.

 

If the Mini is your only polisher, it would be better to seal and glaze those tight areas by hand using a Black Microfiber Applicator or a Red Hex Grip Applicator.

[Dan@Adams]

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

 

Straight from the man! Thanks Dylan  

[stripesace]

 The lowest OPM setting on the Mini is much higher than the Bigfoot 15 and 21 - the lowest speed setting on the LHR 15ES and LHR 21ES is 2,000 OPM compared to the lowest speed setting of 4,000 OPM on the Mini.

 

How did I miss this while researching the Rupes line.... Notes updated. Thanks Dan

[hemi1300]

Thanks for the replies, thought the mini seemed too high of an opm for sealant. Will just apply with the cyclo if I feel the need to seal with a machine

[rkj4243]

Derek,

 

Once you use the Cyclo to apply sealant, you will be amazed at how effective that tool applies a uniform, thin layer in a very short time

[Dan@Adams]

I totally agree with that statement. I almost always grab the Cyclo for applying a perfect layer of Brilliant Glaze or LPS in a quick and efficient manner!