The Guz
Mike
Ok you got me curious now about why you returned it? Didn`t live up to the hype?
Help selecting my next polisher?
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Ok you got me curious now about why you returned it? Didn`t live up to the hype?
KBsToy
New member
Thats about it in a nutshell...compared to the 15mm on amazon no difference...amazon $100.00 cheaper less 12.95 for shipping it back to adams. Their customer service said I could keep their swirl finding light so I made out on deal...
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KBsToy
New member
As far as shaft coming loose contact Mike were you bought it at he will-give you the skinny on that info. I consider the clone for hobbyists not pros..
The new flex has problems also...
II also have the generic flex and spent $19.00 for 5" backing plate a 6" came with polisher so far the polisher has work well for my tasks..
Now saying that after reading Mike P article on AG about the new 3" griots HD backing plate I bought a griots 6 on sale on another site. all total I will have about $150.00 in including backing plates. This is about half the price of a mini 75E.
Again like I have posted before I am a hobbyist / enthusiast not a pro / full timer and these polishers have done the job for me.
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mikejames
New member
I am planning to do the same with the Griots 6 and 3" backing plate. I really like my Das 6 Pro Plus, and you can`t beat the price! KB if you had to choose just one, the generic Flex or the Das 6 Pro Plus which one would you go with?
LeMarque
New member
Mike Phillips? Or who?
Well there`s supposed to be a new Das6 Pro+ with the speed dial on the top, etc. I think this is the best clone I`ve ever bought. Going to heat shrink the power cord where it enters the body; other than that it`s on par with the Griots, IMHO. If something fails it`s almost the same cost to buy another as is the shipping to return a machine. Not comparing to the Rupes at all and now I`m sorry I didn`t buy $1K worth of gift certs while they were on sale ---> for my Rupes purchases.
Thanks for the tip about the Griots 3" backing plate - wasn`t on my radar. Now I don`t have to think about the Mini
The Guz
Mike
Thanks for the honest response. I took a peak over on the Adams forum and the fanboys tore into it for it being made in China. Then I saw two afams reps pushing it like it was the best thing ever.
KBsToy
New member
I will PM P.O.C info on clone...
KBsToy
New member
No problem like yourself I just try and explain my actions and give a hobbyists point of view
The Driver
Detailers Workshop
Let me say this, from years of detailing...
It`s better to buy quality used then cheap new. I purchased almost all my Rupes used except for my Nano, 21 mk II and 15 mk II. All my others are still working flawless.
It`s better to buy quality used then cheap new. I purchased almost all my Rupes used except for my Nano, 21 mk II and 15 mk II. All my others are still working flawless.
KBsToy
New member
For the price the Clone 15mm...
The clone Flex is something for my OCD
Not going to start anything, everybody has their view. For myself who only works on 3 cars the clones have worked for me.... I don`t want to get this thread locked
felixthecat
Member
You got my head swimming now after reading that.......
BudgetPlan1
Active member
Yeah...when dropping that kinda money, wanna make best decision but I second guessed myself all the way up (and following) clicking the BUY button.
No regrets though...Rupes is amazing. And so is Flex 3401 I bought 2 weeks later. As is the Rupes Mini I bought after that. Expensive Holiday season but compounding/polishing is so much more effective and pleasurable with different machines for different tasks.
Doing a Ford Ranger work truck right now for giggles...totally neglected and beat paint. Flex 3401 w LC Force gray cutting pad with M101 for initial defects, Flex 3401 w LC Force white with M205 to refine, Rupes LHR15 Mk 2 w Rupes white pad and Rupes Diamond Ultra Fine polish to squeeze maybe a last bit of gloss before coating with Gyeon Mohs. Rupes Mini for tight spots. Way overkill for truck that`s just gonna be beat on but it`s more about the fun of doing it for me.
FedEx just delivered my Kamikaze Beast backing plate for LHR15 so gonna give that a shot.
Flex good for knocking out the tough stuff quick and getting things done fast but it takes its toll on you after a few hours. Rupes is just a joy to use but does take some learning to truly master like you see the pros do in videos; it`s like an art form and I`m probably about 15% there technique-wise but still way more effective than GG6.
felixthecat
Member
I was really wanting to go w/ a 3401, 4``bp w/ LC hybrid pads, but not at the expense of a work out. I really like the duetto p/c style body w/ a 12m throw. I have a feeling it`d work great on vertical panels like a p/c, just seeing most ppl don`t like it vs a mini. So now looking at a 15 machine, either a G15 or Mkll, as of right now. My forearms are whipped out from a GG6``/PC right now.
Yeah...when dropping that kinda money, wanna make best decision but I second guessed myself all the way up (and following) clicking the BUY button.
No regrets though...Rupes is amazing. And so is Flex 3401 I bought 2 weeks later. As is the Rupes Mini I bought after that. Expensive Holiday season but compounding/polishing is so much more effective and pleasurable with different machines for different tasks.
Doing a Ford Ranger work truck right now for giggles...totally neglected and beat paint. Flex 3401 w LC Force gray cutting pad with M101 for initial defects, Flex 3401 w LC Force white with M205 to refine, Rupes LHR15 Mk 2 w Rupes white pad and Rupes Diamond Ultra Fine polish to squeeze maybe a last bit of gloss before coating with Gyeon Mohs. Rupes Mini for tight spots. Way overkill for truck that`s just gonna be beat on but it`s more about the fun of doing it for me.
FedEx just delivered my Kamikaze Beast backing plate for LHR15 so gonna give that a shot.
Flex good for knocking out the tough stuff quick and getting things done fast but it takes its toll on you after a few hours. Rupes is just a joy to use but does take some learning to truly master like you see the pros do in videos; it`s like an art form and I`m probably about 15% there technique-wise but still way more effective than GG6.
Mate you bought the wrong Kamikaze :/ Katana is for 15 and Beast is for 21 and Duetto. Let us know how Kamikaze works.
BudgetPlan1
Active member
Plate is correct for LHR15 Mk 2...according to distributor anyway...
...and it`s magical!
BudgetPlan1
Active member
Guessing it`s not fitment but the increased speed/power of motor on Mark 2 that has something to do with it.Oh, i wonder why its fits to 15 Mk2 but not 15 Mk1. So Katana is not good for 15 Mk2? Could you tell me that what kind benefits compared to regular bp with washed mod? Good that it works for you
Anyway, best way to describe it is: Smoooooooth.
Using Rupes yellow and white pads on speed 4.5 it just runs like glass. Seems to stall less than washer-mod and allows for more pressure.
Was able to push it into recessed body style line and get contact and result where washer modded required more attention and finesse to reach bottom of crevice of style line. Beast simply let me push the softer pads into conforming to the bottom of the recess while running over the body line longitudinally. This particular anomoly sticks in my mind as I did one side of vehicle one day with washer-mod + stock backing plate and other side the next day with Beast plate.
Something else that stuck out was a few times, maybe due to lack of technique and/or attention, the pad stalled a bit and slightly *more* pressure got it back to spinning.
Did I mention how smooth it is?
Is it worth the cost? It depends...it won`t magically do things that you can`t accomplish with stock backing plate but it just seems to do them in a more efficient and pleasing manner.
A final note: When using Rupes pads, the Beast velcro clings to the pads like cold death itself...certainly takes more effort to peel the pads off of the plate.
Oh, and it runs very smoothly.
Mary B
New member
I`m thinkin` about the Duetto for vertical panels as well. The PC size, with a 12mm. and a 5" BP.
What really sells it is the fact that It`s a Rupes.
I have the Mini, super smooth, yet powerful machine. The 3" Backing does put a limit on things,
so I`m sure the 2 are made for each other, a true Killer Combo.
I do have the G15. That`s a Monster ! Takes care of some serious work, large defected areas, def. a big gun.
That`s exactly what it feels like, a rifle. LOL, but smooth.. like running your hand across polished & waxed paint.
The rubberizing is a perfectly positioned as well, nice for me because I detail after work, when I`m already tired.
B)
felixthecat
Member
Looks like you have a killer combo as many others= G15 w/ a Rupes mini. For me, I`m looking for one machine. Thanx Mary for your input, sounds like the G15 is a great machine, I just need to test one on vertical panels on a small car.
Accumulator
Well-known member
I like the idea of doing some hands-on testing if possible.