Adam`s Micro SK polisher

just noticed that the adam`s micro has the trigger on the bottom side.

my rupes nano dropped off my cart onto the floor and splattered into a few pieces. i put it back together and put the trigger side on backwards. been using like that ever since and to be honest, i prefer it that way. i never understood the palm trigger...
 
JustJesus- Heh heh, I`m deliberately *NOT* gonna investigate what`s (presumably) better about the "new" Flex 3401 ;) But hmm, maybe there won`t be some big price drop after all.

donbeezy- Yikes, sure glad the drop didn`t kill your Rupes! Sounds like it`s an all`s well that ends well regarding how you put it back together.
 
And if you use Sizzle (option on their checkout page) it`s broken up into 4 $40 payments over 6 weeks. I know I`m kinda broke right now, so even $159 while a good deal, is out of my range. But $40 up front? I can swing that. Sizzle`s pretty nice, no interest and 6 weeks to pay it.
 
Went to order the kit, OOS until early 2020. BOOOOOO! I can`t afford the iBrid or the PXE-80, welp this sucks lol.
 
Just to add another data point. I bought one of these on Black Friday and so far the only thing I don`t like is that in rotary mode it will stop if it bogs down or runs too long on high speed or with pressure at lower speeds.

On speed 4 and 5 it will go for about 25 seconds then stops; It doesn`t do this in DA mode. I saw on YouTube this happened to other people as well so I assume it is done on purpose to keep consumers from burning paint.

Not a deal breaker but it is something to be aware of. Also the threading for the backing plate is different than the rules incase you were hoping they are interchangeable.

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kazekunai said:
Just to add another data point. I bought one of these on Black Friday and so far the only thing I don`t like is that in rotary mode it will stop if it bogs down or runs too long on high speed or with pressure at lower speeds.

On speed 4 and 5 it will go for about 25 seconds then stops; It doesn`t do this in DA mode. I saw on YouTube this happened to other people as well so I assume it is done on purpose to keep consumers from burning paint.

Not a deal breaker but it is something to be aware of. Also the threading for the backing plate is different than the rules incase you were hoping they are interchangeable.

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Same happens to my iBrid. I don`t bother using the rotary mode because it`s annoying that it keeps stalling.
 
Anyone get to run it through some paces? Trying to decide between this and a pixie. Anyone have both and could do a side by side?

Worried about getting the pixie in my grill opening. Ibrid will fit bit not paying $600


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Sizzle Chest said:
Mini review of the Adam`s unit:

Very similar feel to the Rupes, yes it`s not as `quality`, but as others said in this thread, it`s not a $500+ piece of kit. It has OK power on the lower settings...I`ve been running it wide open or almost (5) for most of my time with it and it is definitely on par with my iBrid, just a little `less`. Attachments work well, rotary and DA. Battery life has worked well for me and I seldom have to switch them out, just remember, I use this for the small areas and am not polishing a hood or anything with it. LOL

It`s louder than the Rupes, but we all should be wearing hearing protection.

Bottom line: We have all been waiting for a viable alternative to the iBrid, and in my opinion it has finally been released.

Hope this helps out a bit more!


(and thank you everyone for the kind comments about me/my work in this thread!)
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Do you know if the Rupes counter weights are the same threading as the Adams on where it connects to the polisher? I`m just curious if they are possible replacement parts if needed.

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Are references to "Rules" backing plates/threads typos that were supposed to be "Rup​es"?

Huh, glad people are mentioning the stalling. Rotary mode is when I`m likely to be aggressive (e.g.,. polishing metal) and I don`t want stalling period.
 
Accumulator said:
JustJesus- Heh heh, I`m deliberately *NOT* gonna investigate what`s (presumably) better about the "new" Flex 3401 ;) But hmm, maybe there won`t be some big price drop after all.
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Oh, Accumulator :) Maybe that`s good on you. Being a fan of the 3401 myself, I had to know! The two main takeaways are the plastic shroud, not that plastic is better, but it`s supposed to not run as hot. It`s also supposed to be a quieter machine. From the short video clip I saw, it definitely is.

The Adams` *is* a nice option for us to have, but I think I`d still rather wait a little and get the Flex PXE.
 
kazekunai said:
the only thing I don`t like is that in rotary mode it will stop if it bogs down or runs too long on high speed or with pressure at lower speeds.
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Good post. I too have that issue with the Diavolo 12V unit. I purchased Adams 2" blue and white pads which lessen the bog/stop I got with the Diavolo pads, but it is frustrating. You saved me buying an Adams and having the same issue. I find keeping the pad "wet" and using little pressure does work. It does make "heat" with the rpms they can spin.
 
I have not had the stopping in rotary mode problem with my unit. I even tested both batteries out when i first got mine by running it in rotary mode until the batteries ran out. It never stopped on its own. My hand would cramp after a while and I would intentionally stop.
 
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