slicksierra

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Love his stuff haven't tried solution yet
 

THE Mook

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That looks like a knock off, China made Rupes. Rupes are made in Italy. I don't have any experience with that re-branded China tool, but the one I did play with like that without a "brand" on it, that was a Rupes knock off was a huge piece of loud shit.

If money isn't an issue, pickup the Flex 3401 VRG or the Rupes 15. Either will suffice. The Rupes21 may be too big.
 

THE Mook

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Revisiting this thread...been thinking HARD about adding the Rupes 15 to my Flex and Porter Cable lineup. Just need to sell some parts first I think.

Gannon, what'd you go with man?
 

Khaos

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Out of those two, which would you guys choose? Seriously looking to add one to my collection.
 

THE Mook

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A PC that I use for a few panels and then I can't feel my arms....

The Rupes line operates similarly to the PC. However, it doesn't kill your forearms, wrists, and shoulders like the PC does. I stepped up to the Flex3401VRG because of how the PC operates. It's a different style of machine--while it's still not a rotary, it's a dual-action-forced rotation machine. Has a nice throw with a jog to it (doesn't spin in a 360* circle) and gets the job done on average 2-3 passes quicker than the Flex, depending on choice of polish.
 

THE Mook

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I picked up the Rupes 15 LHR Mark II last week. Then broke it bc I am strong AF. New machine is back whole again.

I plan on using this for most of my detailing now. When I have harder paint to work on or more trashed paint, I will bring the Flex out. I feel it cuts just a bit better.