Choosing Your First BigFoot Polisher - [RUPES Replies Episode 010]
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- There are many choices out there for those looking to get their first polishing tool. Just in the RUPES BigFoot line, there are a number of options and it can be confusing when you're not sure what you need. In this episode of RUPES Replies we talk about three options that we recommend for those looking to pick up their first RUPES BigFoot polisher.
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SUPER COOL! I have the mark iii 15mm, and it is fantastic! Today my long neck nano is coming in and I’m sooo exited! CANNOT WAIT to use! These are super amazing tools and I’m hooked! Thanks Rupes!
Great and thanks for the kind words. We hope you're enjoying the content and thank you for choosing RUPES!
@@RUPES absolutely! I really would like to attend a Rupes class. Are there any courses or webinars available in the Houston, Tx area?
Hello I do alot of full flat and Polish with 1500 usually. I've been using my ruppes rotary but I've just got ruppes mark iii (21) can I flat and Polish with this or am I best sticking with the rotary
I was debating between the the 15MKIII and the 15ES and ended up with a 15ES. I'm not a professional detailer and only work on my own cars, the 15Es made more sense. Can't wait to use it in the next few weeks. Now the choice to make is compound. Rupes Yellow wool with either Sonax Perfect Finish or Uno Protect 🤔. Since i'll be Coating with Nanolex SiShield Uno Protect might be out of the question. If only Uno pure was right now...
Thanks for watching and commenting Ronald. Sounds like you made the right choice for your situation! If you intend to coat your vehicle then UNO Protect is definitely not the product you'll want to use. The new DA System, including UNO Pure, is shipping globally and only about a month out for North America... if you can wait that long.
@@RUPES if time was not an issue i would wait but unfortunately all my weekends are tied up for the next few month. I'll gladly take some sample bottles 😉for testing purposes 😁
I bought the mark3 21 . Can I use that polisher for a beginner
Mille Lk900E Gear Driven Polisher love it. Good polisher and best....❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Good choice
Hi Jason and all Rupes team. I think all the videos are informative and not very long which is great.
Regarding the first tool, maybe going deeper in subject and suggesting the 2nd and 3rd tool
Will be helpful, once you start using Rupes you got addicted for more ..just my 2 cents 😉
Dejan Triv thanks for the comment. There are longer format videos coming which will explain each product and how to properly use it with more detail. These videos are intended only to answer the basic question of which one to choose, but not how to use it.
Grazie 😉
They're all "easy to use" but when would someone choose for example the duetto over the 15mm or mille? Would it be a good choice to buy a mark I since there's a Mark II and III at this moment? (not only considering the price difference.)
Thanks for commenting. The Duetto is a great choice for someone who prefers the "hand-on-body" design similar to the 8mm orbitals that so many people learned to polish with vs. the professional style pistol grip and top handle design of the other tools. The body design being more compact, it can also be more ergonomic in some situations where a larger tool can be cumbersome.
With a smaller orbit (12mm) the Duetto is also popular with people who don't need the additional correction power of a forced rotation or larger stroke. For this reason the Duetto has a cult-like following among some pros as a tool for extremely delicate finishes or preservation details.
Lastly, the 12mm orbit is also great for sanding. The name Duetto (for duet) speaks to its ability to do two things well. We see the Duetto deployed in a lot of environments where the tech may do some spot sanding with a foam backed abrasive then immediately switch to a coarse pad and compound and use the tool to take out that sanding mark. It isn't that the 15 isn't capable of this, but the slightly smaller orbit of the Duetto makes the rate of material removal slightly slower and more controlled.
In the end, all the tools in the video are incredibly capable and, with technique adjustments, can all do a lot of the same jobs. The choice of tool really comes down a lot to personal factors like preference, budget, etc. Hopefully that helps.
Hello, I decided on the 15 mark iii wanting the most current technology and don't mind spending a little more on a tool that j hope will last for many years of personal use. I'd like to see some tips on polishing a vehicles curves, our cars like most modern cars have many edges and hood & fender curves with some tight and sharper edges, what's the best technique to safely polish and wax with the bigfoot on these panels?
Thanks for the comment Paul and congrats on choosing the LHR15 Mark III. That is a great suggestion for a video, but also really touches on 2 things. The outer 5cm (2inches) of all panels, deep curves, and tight spaces would be areas we classify as "edgework" and are always most effectively addressed with a smaller polisher like the LHR75E Mini or iBrid Nano. The only big drawback to large stroke random orbital tools is areas like this, so smaller tools/pads become a necessity to be the most efficient.
The best analogy is to think of polishing like a car with random orbital the same way you think about painting a bedroom in your home. The roller does the bulk of the work and you certainly can jam it into the corners and edges to get the job done, but ideally you have small brushes to do the "cut in" work around the edges.
The other aspect is maintaining optimal performance (rotation and orbit) on curved or convex surfaces where the full-size tool does fit. This comes down primarily to 3 things (1) Tool speed (2) Pad angle (3) Downward pressure. All of these can be adjusted depending on the contour of the panel to compensate for rotation stall and that will really vary from car to car and operator to operator.
@@RUPES Oh that analogy made it make so much sense, thank you! I'd love to have all three sizes of these polishers including a nono long neck, but it's hard to justify for a home user, i only buy well manufacturered tools like the rupes because I value the quality of a tool and how well it performs (making the job much easier) but perhaps as a future christmas or fathers day present. I look forward to seeing that video! Cheers 🍻
Do any of these machines "jiggle" a little less in the hands? I have a nice rando-orbit 8" but my hands are always numb after 30 minutes of use.
Thanks for your question. RUPES BigFoot polishers are famous for their low vibration and ergonomic designs. The system includes pads and compounds that are specific to the tool movement and are a carefully considered part of the counterbalance system. Suffice to say, our large orbit tools are not only much more powerful in terms of correction and finishing vs. your current 8mm DA, but when paired with the appropriate consumables they'll vibrate far less too!
In mobile Car Detailing Service which is better for sanding Duetto or 75E mini ? Already have LHR 15 & Nano ibrid long neck
Thanks for watching and posting a question. Either tool would be good, it would depend mostly on the type of sanding you're doing. If you're only doing spot repairs and deeper isolated defects then the LHR75E mini would be the better choice so you can control the sanding area. If you do more "full panel" sanding work then the LHR12E Duetto might be a better option.
@@RUPES thanks for the support
Hi Jason and Rupes Team. I have a question, is it true by modifying the polisher with a washer mod giving more performance and best result finish? Is it gonna create more heat because the backing plate is going to be more free spin rotation? I'm not a professional detailer, but I'm doing a detailing business. Will you recommend to modify it with a washer mod? Thanks Jason & Rupes Team. You all are awesome..
RUPES does not endorse the modification of our tools in any way.
I have the LHR Mark iii. I tried the Buff and shine Uro fiber microfiber pad 6".The out come was great. I just want to know do you recommend using the 6"? Or would it be better to use the 5" pad??
You didn't indicate if it was the LHR21 Mark III or the LHR15 Mark III, and that matters because we don't recommend changing backing plates. The pad and plate are an integral part of the balancing system of each tool, so you should be running whatever size plate/pad are OEM standard for it (125mm - 5 inch for the LHR15 or 150mm - 6 inch for the LHR21) This video covers the risks and why we don't recommend plate swaps on our tools: czcams.com/video/6N2AubM4Qfk/video.html
@@RUPES I have LHR15 mark iii.
Then it is equipped with the 125mm (5”) backing plate and would use a pad compatible with that. Our pads are 5” at the backing and flare out to 6” at the face.
i wonder why the LH19E is not on the table? i have the LHR15 MKIII, Nano Ibrid and the Rotary
We would not recommend a rotary for a beginner. Rotary, while the most widely used type of tool globally, is also the one that carries the highest risk for damage to the finish. It also requires the most time to learn to use appropriately.
Which distributor carries rotary fine in 1000ML? Cant seem to find any
Should be available at any distributor. Even if they don’t have it in stock it can be ordered in. Reach out to us with your location info if it continues to be a problem and we’ll assist.
www.rupes.com/contact-us
Do y’all know or did you know Bob Bergman from Meguiars?
Hi I saw your products they are really very good kindly tell me which one is good for me I want to buy 1 for my personal 5 cars, Thank you for sharing & reading have a nice day.
Hello and thank you for commenting on the video! This video really does the best at explaining the options for s first time buyer. The LHR12E Duetto, LHR15ES, or LK900E polishers are all great for personal use on one or multiple vehicles. When it comes to compound and pad selection, that would really depend on your goals, the condition of each car, and how much effort you want to apply. The most simple solution would be our all-in-one polish UNO Protect paired up with our DA Yellow Wool or Yellow Foam depending on the target defect.
@@RUPES Thank you
Mille is kinda most powerfull yes, but with good technique 15-21 corrects faster.
jtm1979 thank you for commenting!
Potentially, yes. For a novice user we have observed it is easier to achieve rapid defect removal with the Mille - as a user gets more advanced and understands the variables of technique adjustment they can begin to maximize a random orbital tool... in this video however we were focused mostly on new/novice users.
Sar which machine most powerful and More cutting machine
Of the machines shown in this video, the LK900E Mille is the most powerful in terms of cutting ability.
Where is the ibrid demo at ?
Thanks for commenting - here is a video on proper use. If there is anything else you would like to see covered let us know! czcams.com/video/n5M2SXsx4ZA/video.html
I just do not get on with DA machines. My LHR 15 and Mini Big Foot stall all the time 🤦🏻♂️
Pad stall is often something people overly concern themselves with based on a lot of bad information. Face of the matter is, momentary pad stall has very little impact on the correction rate. On a large orbit tool the rotation accounts for only a small percentage of the overall movement, and thus a low percentage of the overall cutting power. We've done more than a few videos that cover this that you might find helpful. I'll link a couple below for you to check out.
czcams.com/video/74LiXwF8Xb4/video.html
czcams.com/video/4yDU4CWAISU/video.html
Thank you for replying 👍🏼
Still Using a rupes 21 mark1 from 7 years ago
Sounds like you may have one of the orange trigger models from the early days. Always cool to see those still out there putting in work.
@@RUPES I take it the new rupes compounds and pads work just as well with my old machine?
You guys are great at replying 👍
Yes they do, and thanks for noticing 😁
Please improve all pads ... 🙏🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
2:56 😂😂
Jump to 4:10 for the "EASY" counter ;)
Choice is Easy!Lol
So easy, it's easy ;)
@@RUPES All good.Doing professional detailing for awhile but your tips helped a lot.I am getting DA polisher after you guys explained functions and features.Well done guys!Very professional and simple!All the best!
Can you explain in a bit more detail the whole “gear driven” thing?
A good place to start is our Gear-Driven vs. Random Orbital webinar.
czcams.com/video/x0cbONI3NPw/video.html
If there are any specific questions you would like us to discuss with you please reach out www.rupes.com/contact-us
Hello Jason and rupes team, can I have the contact number or email so I can send my team over for training in the future? Cheers.
#Rfj Studio contact us via the website and we’ll be happy to assist www.rupes.com/contact-us
So I've watched the video, and I just have a couple of questions... which one is easy to use and which one is easy to learn? 😂
HAHAH!
In Spanish?
The video is available with Spanish subtitles if you turn them on.
Perfect, I had not seen the option, excellent videos and I am a faithful user of the Rupes system, waiting for a certified course to be carried out here in Mexico, it would be incredible. Regards