Rupes 15 VS Mark II

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CerceS550

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Is it worth getting the Mark II over the older one and spending an extra 100. I use it mostly on personal/family cars. Gonna try to start getting some jobs from other people. that extra 100 can buy some other stuff to stock up on.
 
I think so. Unless you`re just using it to wax cars, then a Mark I is fine. But I highly recommend the Mark II.
 
So the mini first. Then the 15. I guess I could use the cheapo harbor freight for the roof and hood

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I`ve still got the "Legacy" Rupes 15 and don`t have any problems. But I also have the Mini, 21, and Nano to cover all the bases. I really never had big stalling issues. With microfiber pads and low profile pads today you could run them on a low powered Porter Cable and get great correction results. Saying all that, you might as well upgrade to the MKII unless you get a great deal on a used Legacy Rupes.
 
rlmccarty2000 said:
I`ve still got the "Legacy" Rupes 15 and don`t have any problems. But I also have the Mini, 21, and Nano to cover all the bases. I really never had big stalling issues. With microfiber pads and low profile pads today you could run them on a low powered Porter Cable and get great correction results. Saying all that, you might as well upgrade to the MKII unless you get a great deal on a used Legacy Rupes.
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I`ve been using the old school 7424, and microfiber pads make a huge difference on it. I like using my Rupes stuff, but that PC is so easy to use that I just end up using that most times.
 
Civicclutch said:
I love my lhr21 mkII WITH 5" pad

How do you use lhr21 mkII with 5" pads my lhr21 mkII came with 6" backing plate and 7" pads? My lhr15 mkII came with 5" backing plate and 6" pads are they interchangeable? I was told that you should never use pads smaller than the backing plate.
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Wing Commander said:
Civicclutch said:
I love my lhr21 mkII WITH 5" pad

How do you use lhr21 mkII with 5" pads my lhr21 mkII came with 6" backing plate and 7" pads? My lhr15 mkII came with 5" backing plate and 6" pads are they interchangeable? I was told that you should never use pads smaller than the backing plate.
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I bought the 5" backing plate that goes to 15 but fits on 21 so I can use all the 5&6" pads I have


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Rupes does not recommend using the 5 inch backing plate with the 21, but it is pretty common on the forums. Rupes says it causes vibrations that may effect performance and longetivity of the machine. If I had to only buy one it would be the 15. The 21 with the 7 inch pads speeds up work on large flat surfaces, but the 15 goes most everywhere easier.
 
IF you already have a HF polisher with a 5 or 6 inch backing plate (hopefully both) then maybe the Rupes mini (LHR 75E) would be the best choice. I`ve really been loving mine more and more every job that I use it on. It`s got amazing power, never bogs, and the Lake Country HD Orbital 3 inch pads have a 3.5 or 4 inch face so I usually end up using it on the majority of the cars. I went and quoted/booked a Porsche last night and as I was inspecting each small panel, I kept thinking to myself that most of the car will be corrected using the LHR 75E.

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I remember someone asking if there would be a Mini MKII, no more power is needed in that bad boy. It never stalls. I love mine with Megs microfiber pads (they discontinued them). I looks like LC is going to have a line of microfiber pads with a little more cushioning, but I like the lightweight Meg`s microfiber pads. AG has a giveaway going on for the new pads, got my fingers crossed, I can`t seem to win anything on Autopia. Microfiber pads make low powered DA polishers relevant again (HF or PC).
 
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