Recent content by Todd@RUPES

In case you missed it on Autogeekonline.net, Dylan let a little secret slip out (purposely I`m sure ;) ). RUPES USA has begun to assemble BigFoot Polishers in the USA. Here is the quote from Dylan in response to a question about manufacturing Cyclo`s and his previous comments on BigFoot.

The reason the RUPES appears to vibrate more is because they are using a thicker pad on which the tool has been sitting. This yellow foam is softer, which causes it to compress to one edge. This compression will work itself out quickly (although not quite as quick as the video is shot), which is...

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SEMA 2015 Las Vegas, NV Almost 4 years ago to the date, RUPES SpA, an Italian tool manufacturer revolutionized the detailing industry with the introduction of BigFoot Polishing System. A combination of incredibly large diameter random orbital polishers, precisely balanced foam pads, and...

Some cars simply deserve to be perfect. The legendary Ferrari Daytona checks that box. What better to improve the appearance of the already stunning Italian supercar than to use the latest in Italian technology: The RUPES LHR 21 Mark II BigFoot Random Orbital Polisher. The Ferrari Daytona is...

The following charts are for reference only. Each can be fit onto a 8x11 sheet of paper with a landscape format in high resolution. These are the official combinations recommended by RUPES on various paint types. They are designed to be "relative" to each other, given the wide variety in paint...

Below is an official letter (posted to Facebook) from RUPES SpA CEO Guido Valentini. "RUPES USA is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its growing team of surface treatment professionals. Jason Rose has joined RUPES USA as Global Training Director. In his new position Jason...

Vibration Free: Why does it matter? 

 When RUPES set off to develop the BigFoot System, one of the primary goals was to create a nearly vibration free polishing experience. While the obvious benefit is user comfort - a vibration- free tool will fatigue the user less and can reduce the risk the...

Yes, if you combined the 16mm throw of each Cyclo head, you would arrive at 32mm of each throw. HUGE! RUPES was actually the first company in Europe to develop at gear-driven polisher perhaps 10-15 years ago. The family of this tool (now classified as a sander) is still available in Europe...

Well I have been a bad owner... I have spent too much time riding, wheeling, dragging knee and otherwise enjoying my babies and not enough time loving them. Besides, you have to be careful washing these finicky Italian princess, less something else will break... BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond Rinseless...

While at the Detailer’s Party in Las Vegas - SEMA - this year, I was swapping “detailing adventures” with fellow detailers. Stored in the depths of my memory banks are several (well more than several, perhaps alarmingly so) stories. As I was telling one particular story I stopped and realized...

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Was at the 3D Car Care SEMA party and it was announced that PBMG has acquired Autopia.org. Jason from PBMG announced that the forums will be merged together! I think this is a huge step in the right direction as AutopiaForums has carried on the legacy established with information and education...