Beginner Polishing Guide - the Rupes Formula how to machine polish
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
- Get results faster! More efficient machine polishing using the official bigfoot random orbital DA system. Applicable to all bigfoot polishers LHR15, LHR21, Mini, Duetto and Ibrid Nano (with the 3mm and 12mm heads). This could really change how you polish - it di for me!
I hope this page is still active. Had a bad day. The Rupes rep came to the shop yesterday. I think it sucks for getting rid of sanding scratches for dirt nibs. I prefer to use the rotary with the wool pad for nibs and come back with the Rupes. He said go slow don't worry you won't burn it. Well I burn an edge on a Tesla today trying to go slow like he did after using the sanding method he taught us. Stops swirls but sucks for getting rid of scratches and non burning is a lie
So helpful James please keep the information coming more videos please
Glad you got some value from it Dave! What could I make a video on that would help you more?
Nice. A solid video on the actual use of these tools and not just a hsn infomercial.
Thankyou, really appreciate the comment 👍
Another great informative video. Well done and thank you. Stay healthy!!
Thankyou Paul 🙌 you too!
Great video! a lot of useful bits!
when you're polishing and it's loud you could do with a voice over or something, not
criticising but it could be a good addition!
Thanks might try that!
Thanks... ive just started with Rupes system (non pro)... using the DA polishes... so the priming is different to this video. Am getting this out this weekend to start on the bonnet of my Kia Sportage GTLine.... going with the yellow fine cut first (I dont have the uno as yet) with the yellow foam pad... although i could possibly on my car get away with Uno and a white wool pad.. will see. Keep up the good work!
Rupes does stall no matter how you hold it.
I have ALOT to learn!! Just purchased the Rupes 21, and want to learn how to use it correctly. I've been doing detailing work, but never used a polisher/buffer. I will be checking out your other videos too..
Just used the Rupes 15 for the first time and it was 'brilliant', the outcome was more than I expected, BUT, wasn't sure what to use for sealant and wax. I used the JetStar and 835 wax but it brought a little dullness to the area polished. I have a polar white Merc, so need to get the 'brightness' right....
nice one james.2 quick things for you mate.do you know when the new compounds and polishes from rupes are due to be in the shops in the uk ? and secondly you have got go get some hoodies and tee shirts done with you yoda logo on, id have one of each for sure . keep em coming always look forward to your net upload.
Hi Ashley, yes the new compounds should be on sale now.. I've been using them for a couple of months. I know Alan at @amdetails has them in stock.
Wow, I'm chuffed you'd like a shirt and a hoody!! I'm going to get some made up I think.
@@detailingyoda1652 cheers james, ill check out alans site then.
Detailing Yoda could you review old vs new?
Wont the pad burn the the paint/topcoat, if you keep it one place to warm the compound on the pad?
Great video. Where can i find the details for doing your course?
Hi Jack. Keep an eye on the Detailing Yoda Instagram normally it's once a month at ultimate finish brands hatch as well.. but not at the moment obviously!
Will this machine work well on a boat or is a rotary better for a boat
Hi James. Thanks for the video. Re pad size. I have a Rupes mini so I take it the pad size area is 600mm x 600m? Cheers 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I primed up a brand new Rupes wool yellow today with Uno Protect, but got bouncing or hoping, which reduced with pressure. Is this common when priming of on new pads? Any ideas.
How did you prime it?
What do you do if the 1 x 1 passes don’t offer enough cut even with most aggressive compound and pad?
Switch to microfibre, repeat and/ or modify your technique for more cut.
Assuming I’m using microfibre is the best bet simply to remove polish and do another pass? Would these two 1 x 1 passes be more efficient than a single set of 3 x 3 passes? Thanks :)
Detailing Yoda subscribes great stuff
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You can try slowing down your arm speed, and changing tool speed.
Sometimes increasing speed will work against you, because it can cause the lubricants to dry out, and start to dust up badly (although some liquids are designed to dust away to keep the pad clean). So, slowing the speed down might be a solution, but not typically.
Changing pressure might work. I'm not an advocate of heavy pressure, personally, but I'll sometimes lean on the polisher a bit, but I try and watch out for creating too much heat. With the Rupes system, they advocate for light pressure.
Also check the amount of polish on the pad. A lot of people use way too much, and the pad can hydroplane over the paint, thus not engaging the abrasives. Too little compound doesn't work either. You want a thin film of polish to work over the surface.
Advice on how to polish the gloss black side pillars?
Yoda did you do the washer mod on your rupes polisher?
I'm slightly confused with this and I hope you can shed some light on it. If the polish, say Keramik (which I own) is non-diminishing as you say, then surely 2 sets will remove about twice what 1 set will? I mean, if one set doesn't quite do what I want correction-wise, won't a further set(s) do that?
No response. Unsubbed due to talking nonsense.
It's not that simple.. the defects may be more than twice as deep.. it's fair to say you will keep removing the same amount of paint though
@@detailingyoda1652 You still haven’t answered the question. Charlatan.
What speed on the 15mm for cutting?
What’s your preference or what might the difference be if I used the Rupes formula vs using the Meguire’s micro fiber cutting and polishing pads and their m110 compound and m210 polish... as I see kits being sold with the rupes pads and polish, and other kits sold with the Meguiar’s... pros, cons,.. what’s your experience and/or opinion?? Thanks!!
How do you like the Zephir and Quarz on their respective foam pads?
I have a very difficult time cleaning Quarz from their pads.
They are good. If you're having a hard time cleaning, try using a little less product and clean with compressed air 👍
@@detailingyoda1652 I already use very little product. Any less, and I'd be using the pad alone to polish! 😆
I do not have an air compressor at the moment. I usually just let the polish dry over night, and wash them the next day.
Thanks!
Not a DA fella
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i use the rupers machine on hood spray gloss can i follow the same steps ?