A local detailer from another forum invited me to his shop tonight for some instructional time. It was amazing how much I learned from a pro detailer after just a few short hours.
I was able to get some hands-on time with the Rupes 21 polisher. My time was spent doing a 1-step polish on a door and the rear quarter panel of a coupe. I was surprised by how much correction I attained on just speed 3 -- and despite how little pressure I was putting on the machine.
The biggest difference between my Flex 3401 and the Rupes 21 was how much smoother the Rupes was. With my Flex, it was very tiring to polish a few panels because of the machine's vibration and the "walking" that it tends to exhibit. The Rupes still "walks" a little, but the machine is so much smoother.
Is anyone else using the Rupes 21? The only disadvantage that I've seen is its tendency to stop spinning on certain curved panels. I am seriously reconsidering the idea of selling my Flex and going with the Rupes altogether.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
I was able to get some hands-on time with the Rupes 21 polisher. My time was spent doing a 1-step polish on a door and the rear quarter panel of a coupe. I was surprised by how much correction I attained on just speed 3 -- and despite how little pressure I was putting on the machine.
The biggest difference between my Flex 3401 and the Rupes 21 was how much smoother the Rupes was. With my Flex, it was very tiring to polish a few panels because of the machine's vibration and the "walking" that it tends to exhibit. The Rupes still "walks" a little, but the machine is so much smoother.
Is anyone else using the Rupes 21? The only disadvantage that I've seen is its tendency to stop spinning on certain curved panels. I am seriously reconsidering the idea of selling my Flex and going with the Rupes altogether.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.