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I met Todd about 9 years ago in Hayward during a Rupes demonstration and not only did he know what he was talking about but also a very nice guy who was very passionate about what he was talking about. To this day I still use his tips and advice for my 2005 Mustang GT and with under 100k miles on her, my baby STILL looks like new! Thanks Auto Geeks and thanks Todd!!
@@danlc95 with an air nozzle on your air hose you can control the amount of air you blow on the pad if it has a small ball valve on the blowing attachment
Ivan is correct especially on lake country and diy pads but these rupes pads are polyurethane so they'll handle the air better than polythene but doesn't mean better quality pads
Used it for the first time last weekend definitely worth buying if you're a person who likes detailing your own car recommend first time to use on lowest setting 800 so you don't burn paint don't leave in one spot keep moving it over paint easy to use ruclips.net/user/postUgkxfzbDkCRyv3CFXnLZI4APZtRRuG2uRmP2 truck looks like new again used maguires black light battery life like all milwaukee products seem to hold up well 😀
Any idea why im getting dings on my car from orbital polisher? Rookie polisher using a new flex 15mm with polish pad and polisher. Ended up with three dings. One on back hatch, one on rear door in the middle of panel and one on raised edge on passenger door. Not sure what im doing wrong. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
Because the flex is a much stronger force vs Rupes. The Bigfoot is better for a beginner vs flex is more for a professional in my opinion. I had both and I ended up returning my flex and kept my rupes Bigfoot. That was in 2015 and in 2024 I still use this machine and I still am happy with it.
Why am i just watching this after doing two days of wash, clay, compound and wash, polish. Looked good and better but i can tell there was still swirls created when i did the compound that didn’t get removed. Thanks i will definitely keep cleaning the pads. I was wondering why they kept drying faster than when I started.
The remaining swirls should have been cut out with a rotary buffer prior to using the DA… DA buffers only cut so far and are better used to finish and not paint correction.
Yeah and also there are different tanks now that are really soft especially tuxedo black. Better to use a polishing compound than trying to cut it with something that's gritty. Honestly I ran into other pants that I believe we're not painting correctly at the factory. Clippers literally almost nothing you can do to get to stop so you had to move really slow at 2000 RPMs
I have a question, what if some one leaves the polish on the pad for like a year after , and they use a polishing pad cleaner and let the pad dry , is it ok to use that pad again, or throw it away?
@@chrisnas1483 Air would help but is not necessary. We would recommend using a dedicated pad cleaner and letting the pad soak in it for some time to allow the cleaner to dissolve the dry polish inside the pad. Agitate the pad to get it clean and rinse out with clean fresh water thoroughly. Let it air dry with the velcro side up so the water runs away from the adhesive. If the scrape is miniscule, then it should not affect the performance of the pad.
Those guys from 3D have there act together. Yanse is a bit of an idiot at times when he interupts Mike. All I use is 3D compounds now. Both of there two steps 500 &520 as well as 501/502. I also really like there one step 3D One with buff&shine urofiber 50/50 pads on vehicles i have detailed 1 to 2 years ago. Also switched to their 3D Poxy sealant with their Bead It Up after maintenance washes. Both their Nano Pail Pre Soak and Nano Pail Soap is best soap out there too
Agree 100% because so have I. If you buy good pads they surprisingly last a long time. Some dont last long but others like Shinemate Diamond surface foam pads as well as Chemical Guys Hexlogic Foam pads I find to be very long lasting. All you got to do is just clean your pad after each pannel and all you will need is one for cutting compound and one for polish compound
@@HPAcustomriflesandcerakote Hey William, I’m new to detailing and trying to learn still. I have two questions: 1) How do you clean your pads? 2) what’s the difference between cutting and polishing compounds?
Well I agree and disagree, Yes certain situations one pad can definitely go the full car but that’s really up to the cars paint condition. Having multiple pads will definitely speed up the process and ensure maximum performance. Also, having a collection of pads is a must since every car is not the same.
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You can purchase these products and more at: www.autogeek.net/
Products Featured-
RUPES BigFoot LHR21 MARK III Random Orbital Polisher -
www.autogeek.net/rupes-bigfoot-lhr-21-markiii-polisher.html
RUPES DA Coarse Polishing Compound - 250 ml. -
www.autogeek.net/rupes-da-coarse-compound-250.html
Other RUPES Products - www.autogeek.net/rupes-polishers.html
I met Todd about 9 years ago in Hayward during a Rupes demonstration and not only did he know what he was talking about but also a very nice guy who was very passionate about what he was talking about. To this day I still use his tips and advice for my 2005 Mustang GT and with under 100k miles on her, my baby STILL looks like new! Thanks Auto Geeks and thanks Todd!!
How about running a Special on pads?
Buy 6 or more get a discount 🤔 ?
I saw Ivan say that compressed air will tear the fibers of the pad and over time they lose their elasticity.
What does a brush do?
@@Amor1990 - with a brush you can control the type of bristles, pressure, and aggression.
@@danlc95 with an air nozzle on your air hose you can control the amount of air you blow on the pad if it has a small ball valve on the blowing attachment
@@HPAcustomriflesandcerakote which air nozzle should I buy? any links
Ivan is correct especially on lake country and diy pads but these rupes pads are polyurethane so they'll handle the air better than polythene but doesn't mean better quality pads
Used it for the first time last weekend definitely worth buying if you're a person who likes detailing your own car recommend first time to use on lowest setting 800 so you don't burn paint don't leave in one spot keep moving it over paint easy to use ruclips.net/user/postUgkxfzbDkCRyv3CFXnLZI4APZtRRuG2uRmP2 truck looks like new again used maguires black light battery life like all milwaukee products seem to hold up well 😀
How about cleaning the pad while buffing the vehicle sat with a lake country 4000 after each panel and twice for larger panels like hood/roof??
Excellent tips. Thanks guys.
Any idea why im getting dings on my car from orbital polisher? Rookie polisher using a new flex 15mm with polish pad and polisher. Ended up with three dings. One on back hatch, one on rear door in the middle of panel and one on raised edge on passenger door. Not sure what im doing wrong. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
Heat find a pdr guy to fix it
Because the flex is a much stronger force vs Rupes. The Bigfoot is better for a beginner vs flex is more for a professional in my opinion. I had both and I ended up returning my flex and kept my rupes Bigfoot. That was in 2015 and in 2024 I still use this machine and I still am happy with it.
What y'all doing about swirl marks
muy buenos consejos de trabajo muchas gracias amigos
Why am i just watching this after doing two days of wash, clay, compound and wash, polish. Looked good and better but i can tell there was still swirls created when i did the compound that didn’t get removed. Thanks i will definitely keep cleaning the pads. I was wondering why they kept drying faster than when I started.
Did you go over it with a finishing polish?
There's a technique to not swirl , depends on what you use to
The remaining swirls should have been cut out with a rotary buffer prior to using the DA… DA buffers only cut so far and are better used to finish and not paint correction.
Yeah and also there are different tanks now that are really soft especially tuxedo black. Better to use a polishing compound than trying to cut it with something that's gritty. Honestly I ran into other pants that I believe we're not painting correctly at the factory. Clippers literally almost nothing you can do to get to stop so you had to move really slow at 2000 RPMs
Great infomercial
Would you recommend a 15mm or 21mm for a novice polisher?
15mm
I have a question, what if some one leaves the polish on the pad for like a year after , and they use a polishing pad cleaner and let the pad dry , is it ok to use that pad again, or throw it away?
If the polish cleans out of the pad 100%, then it should still be good to use no problem.
@@autogeek yes its out of the pad, but what if you don't have an air to blow out the pad, what can you use , air in a can?
And the pad looks like a mouse scraped it a little, will it be ok to use
@@chrisnas1483 Air would help but is not necessary. We would recommend using a dedicated pad cleaner and letting the pad soak in it for some time to allow the cleaner to dissolve the dry polish inside the pad. Agitate the pad to get it clean and rinse out with clean fresh water thoroughly. Let it air dry with the velcro side up so the water runs away from the adhesive. If the scrape is miniscule, then it should not affect the performance of the pad.
@@autogeek thanks a bunch.
Can I use the dewalt random orbital sander instead of this ?
We would not recommend using sanders. We would recommend a low speed dedicated dual action polisher such as the RUPES tools.
Random orbital sander not have enough speed to do any cutting with foam pad.
Wheres the guy with the one leg and yansee , and who the hell are these people
They now work for 3D Products.
Sure isn't the same.
Yep there at 3D products now. But don't ignore these guys, Todd is an absolutely world class detailer and so is justin
@@alduin69
Mike too?
Spoke witha few times, he gives awesome advice with the tools and products he uses.
Those guys from 3D have there act together. Yanse is a bit of an idiot at times when he interupts Mike. All I use is 3D compounds now. Both of there two steps 500 &520 as well as 501/502. I also really like there one step 3D One with buff&shine urofiber 50/50 pads on vehicles i have detailed 1 to 2 years ago. Also switched to their 3D Poxy sealant with their Bead It Up after maintenance washes. Both their Nano Pail Pre Soak and Nano Pail Soap is best soap out there too
متشکرم thanks
Omg that's Harry connick jr
....jr
thats why my pads were getting disintegrated
Im just trippin on the whole outer rim of your pads is dry firing every time you show it
I’m sorry that was a lot of jargon. Like when you talk about cycle. Are you talking about the section you do? Like up, down and side to side.
Yes, that's correct.
You don't need multiple pads for one car that's ridiculous. I've used one pad for multiple cars.
That must be the best detailing comment I’ve seen I’m gonna try that next time
Agree 100% because so have I. If you buy good pads they surprisingly last a long time. Some dont last long but others like Shinemate Diamond surface foam pads as well as Chemical Guys Hexlogic Foam pads I find to be very long lasting. All you got to do is just clean your pad after each pannel and all you will need is one for cutting compound and one for polish compound
@@HPAcustomriflesandcerakote Hey William, I’m new to detailing and trying to learn still. I have two questions: 1) How do you clean your pads? 2) what’s the difference between cutting and polishing compounds?
I use rotary is mother of rupes first cut wool and them l use rupes jj
Well I agree and disagree, Yes certain situations one pad can definitely go the full car but that’s really up to the cars paint condition. Having multiple pads will definitely speed up the process and ensure maximum performance. Also, having a collection of pads is a must since every car is not the same.
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