Putting The New Rupes Polisher To The Test

[@bobanderson9971]

Recently buffed out a 33 foot gooseneck enclosed trailer. Used the Rupes HLR 15 cordless for 100% of the work. Never had any issues with battery life. The weight of this polisher, smoothness, noise level, ease of use makes this polisher worth every penny.

[@daveainge9925]

Love both of the new machines. The battery takes some time to get used to but not being corded is awesome. For those worried about battery time don’t worry at all. I did the roof, hood and whole passengers side of an Audi Qs5 before it died. Popped the otjer battery on and kept going. Also, no power decrease at all when running low. The light blinks and then the unit shuts off nice and slow as it should.

[@ObsessedGarage]

It is magical with foam pads and good off-axis on sides of the car. If you use Coarse Wool or Microfiber, it walks around and fights you much like a forced rotation machine.

[@yayovictorio4394]

Waiting on the OG review on this before I pull the trigger

[@KamiruNusbaum]

Finally - a big YT detailing persona spoke the truth. Let's face it - Rupes put out a less than ideal product, which to be honest, happens to every one of them as of late. DA Wool pads - absolute junk, the foam backing would not last an entire car in some cases. From what Rupes rep said - it was due to the foam being made in Korea, now apparently everything is made in Italy - but the damage is done. Rupes lost many die-hard fans for that, including me. HLR75 - Beta testing on clients for a whole lot of money - the casings where rattling themselves to oblivion, not to mention that curious trigger choice. Also - we had to wait for the corded adapter almost a year. Now the second version of HLR75 is great, but it should not be relased to the public in the BETA version. At least it should not be available for purchase. And now for the HLR15/21. What a big letdown again. Like Matt said - this thing STALLS. With wool or microfiber it is basically useless, it can stall on you on flat panels, not to mention curves. With foam it is more bearable but still - you pay a whole lot of money for a tool that does not deliver. Corded adapter? - forget about it for now, you have to wait. Dual charger that really charges only one battery - it boggles my mind. It feels like HLR15/21 is another BETA experiment on customers. And you know what pisses me off the most ? Rupes paid a bunch of money for biased reviews, especially on YT.

[@whitegoodman7465]

@@KamiruNusbaum How did you find out about rupes paying for biased reviews?

[@CirclesAreRound]

@@whitegoodman7465 he doesnt know anything buddy is just lying for the love of the game

[@Pau1ywog5]

@@KamiruNusbaum Epic rant. The guy is actually using the polisher in the video, though. You can see how smooth and quiet it is. Not really sure what your gripe is about other than you're trying to cope for not having any Rupes machines? All due respect to @OG, he's a great entertainer, not really sure that qualifies him as the world's greatest detailer. I trust my own opinion first and foremost and my HLR75 and 15 are the best you can buy, hand down.

[@markabarr5617]

Definitely falling for it being a force action guy im impressed 😮 as Todd once said just because it's slower doesn't mean it's stalls. Nice video Anthony👊

[@KPDetails]

Thanks for your honest review. I think the battery bring in the way is something we would get used to, just like the cord cord being in the way.

[@JZ_Cars]

Haywood Geblome really likes it and so do I. In all seriousness, great video as always TRC. I always go for any video featuring Any Dawg.

[@philipjr90]

How does this compare to the LHR 15 mark V

[@Budget.detailing]

We need more rupes polisher videos, said no one

[@ac7384]

How does it do with other pads. Like lake county pads. ?

[@victoryensured7137]

It works great, tested it with my local pads, DIY pads and Lake country orange. Amazing machine for an amazingly high price.

[@KiaTia09]

So knowing the cordless machine comes with new designed pads can you still use the older design pads with it??

[@kenbode8806]

Great Video, Anthony! now I just need to sell all my Rupes Cord units first before making the switch!

[@RCC207]

The more i use the HLR 15 the more i get used to it, having a lot of years on a rotary and then going to a D.A and then a cordless D,A there was a bit of a learning curve. And yes the battery does bump for me as well, so i hold the battery part just like Anthony did. one thing about the yellow medium wool pad that i received in the kit which i used on a 2016 Ford Fusion, i paired it with D.A fine and the pad fell apart before the car was finished. The pad was take strait from the package and had not been previously used. Perhaps it was my fault in being new to this buffer and the system, other then that i enjoy my HLR 15 a lot and plan on getting the HLR 21.

[@jeffc6832]

What speed were you using and did you swap out the pad at all? Sounds like you overheated it.

[@RCC207]

@@jeffc6832 3.4, i did not swap the pad out. I got to the tail light section when i noticed the pad separation. I did clean it with the Rupes Claw tool.

[@Pau1ywog5]

@@RCC207 A lot of people don't realize you honestly can only use one pad per 1-2 sections depending on your technique. I only ever had one Rupes pad come unglued and it was because I tried to use it on an entire BMW 318 ti. A small vehicle sure, but nonetheless, have to switch those pads out.

[@victoryensured7137]

I love the HLR 15, top tier machine for me. My first cordless and it's a godsend. I'm never going back to cords. I hate them. If i had the money i would get the HLR 21 but i don't like that it comes with a 6' backing plate, and from what i've heard switching on it to a 5' disturbs the smoothness and vibrations, so im sticking to my HLR 15 for now and i think im going to get the PXE 80, it looks like a great 3 inch.

[@victoryensured7137]

@@Pau1ywog5 Sections you mean panels? Or passes? If sections i agree, if passes i think super overkill. 5-6 pads is plenty for a medium sized car if you clean them between passes.

[@richardpetrone7969]

I was excited to see this until it hit the cart $802.00 out the door. Seems a little high

[@Luisrrr508]

You ordered from Amazon ??? Cause it was 735 out the door for me

[@Luisrrr508]

I think it’s very worth it , I do window tinting but want to expand to paint correction /c coating , either way if someone is gonna charge me over 1200 for a ceramic coating and two step correction I might as well buy a polisher and do it on my own vehicles and wife’s , pays off after a few uses

[@WardoUSA]

@@Luisrrr508still ridiculously high compared to a Flex

[@turbo5483]

If your like me and have Milwaukee tools and batteries the Milwaukee polisher is only $300

[@Jimmer-Space88]

Absolutely ridiculous. Only an idiot would pay this money for this. Even if you’re a professional and you dedicated $25 of every detailed to the acquisition cost, you’re looking at at least 30 to 35 details before you break even. That’s insane.

[@billlane7499]

What is the price of that machine and also the kit.

[@josemadrazo3131]

I don’t understand why people say it’s too expensive $800, it’s $750 and it comes with 8 amazing pads that’s like $120 just in pads, with compound and polish and with 2 batteries and a smart charger, so the actual tool it is not $800. If you compare to Milwaukee like people here are commenting, Milwaukee it’s like $350 just the tool and the batteries and charger are expensive. And for a much lighter machine, less noisy and more ergonomic, to me it’s an amazing price that kit and I’m enjoying it.

[@victoryensured7137]

Milwaukee may be good price in the US, but for the rest of the world is super expensive (im talking about the set with batteries and charger, we don't use as much Milwuakee in the EU, and has a fat ass and heavy vibrations), in the EU all the top dogs (FLEX, Rupes, Milwuakee, Shinemate is a bit cheaper but it's not avalible everywhere) are almost equall in price, so for me it was a no brainer. Rupes all the way. Every day.

[@robertolallave1541]

Maybe wrap a piece of micro fiber towel over the battery...

[@crystalcars5210]

At 6.40 I see he moved to yellow pad. I want to order the new style pads but I fear the yellow medium is still best to use based on what I’m seeing thus far

[@philipev]

I think if they had a thicker backing plate the battery would be less of a thought to it hitting

[@hgleason9089]

The battery contact to the car is the only issue I find with this machine. But I'll adjust quickly and learn not to "bump" a panel. Otherwise, it's great!

[@victoryensured7137]

It's easy to adapt. This machine rules.

[@masanta]

Awesome video

[@nomad509]

I'm all for battery powered polishers but call me crazy because I'd rather have the power pack in my back pocket or better yet in a Detailers Helper instead of the end of the polisher. I am sure they'd have to figure out the balancing without the weight but I'd rather not damage a panel by contact. Regardless though I will probably still purchase this later down the road though.

[@turbo5483]

I’m curious you keep talking about pad stall why not use forced rotation ?

[@jtm1979]

because it is really not a problem and even if one machine stalls more you can work around it with technique. And because forced rotation corrects much slower than 15 not to mention 21. I had my mille fort month back in 2017 and sold it because it just dont correct like long throw.

[@btbd2785]

that's their latest wool pad. I know you guys don't sell this polisher. I am just curious has anyone there tried and or tested the new UDOS 31E?

[@theragcompany]

The guys have tried the UDOS briefly but have not spent much time with it.

[@Ethan-wi1oy]

i was hoping to hear something about the battery life on it, quite possibly the biggest issue with cordless polishers

[@victoryensured7137]

It's not an issue, i worked for 5h with it yesterday and had no problems.

[@jamesatkinson2991]

The price is crazy in Australia! $1,800

[@canadianelementsautodetailing]

I have watched a lot of your videos and I am subscribed to you I was surprised to see that I am not subscribed for whatever reason and when I tried to subscribe again it said it’s not possible there is an error

[@PolishedMobileDetailing503]

I’ll take 3 of the corded rupes machines instead ;)

[@jeffc6832]

The battery will definitely take some getting used to in some positions, but the lack of a cord offsets it. Just gotta be careful until you retrain your muscle memory.

[@victoryensured7137]

I love this machine, it's amazing.

[@aghahari]

You said it right, This is at best a DIY or beginner machine for light polishing. I own both the hlr15 and the Mark III and I disagree about Mark 3 stalling more. Mark III has so much more torque and much less stalling. Also spins quite a bit faster.

[@jtm1979]

I have both hlr15 ans hlr21. I used to have milwaukees but sold those. I have had offcourse 15 and 21 mk3's. Hlr21 is on bar with 21 mk3 and milwaukee, but hlr15 is bit weaker than mk3 and milwaukee, its bit dissapointing but then again it is enough and its the smoothest 15 polisher out there. I allways do heavier corrections with 21/5 anyway. I wonder if this works like the nano, add power adapter and get like 30-50% more torque 🤔

[@Pau1ywog5]

Weird, I have both those machines and I'm experiencing the opposite of what you are. Send it back for a new one.

[@victoryensured7137]

@@Pau1ywog5 i agree, mine works great, compounded yesterday with it, good power and mega smooth, those guys just whine on every vid on this machine, if you don't like it just return it.

[@WardoUSA]

It seems to have an interesting sound. High pitch…..

[@dustindenemark3326]

May be better but cost significantly more money and I don't like how they mounted the battery I will stick with Milwaukee M18

[@GstarCurtis]

Birch got here first Umberto 😂

[@iamsam8446]

It's a nice machine, but at a price north of $800 I don't think it's for the weekend enthusiast - unless you have deep pockets. Get a corded Rupes for alot less with the same performance and not having to fuss with batteries.

[@ril850_1]

Yeah but some of those don’t want to fuss with chords either.

[@iamsam8446]

@@ril850_1 I like cordless too, but I've gone down that route and dealing with batteries and charging, weight balance, and overall performance per dollar, corded is the way to go for a DA IMO. If you doing a spot or touchup, cordless is very handy, but for a whole car or multiple cars corded is less trouble overall.

[@ril850_1]

@@iamsam8446 oh I agree. My first cordless was the IBRID nano and always thought to myself. Man if they only made a cordless 3 inch and a 5 inch. To be clear I’ve ahead only Rupes polishers and most recently the Milwaukee. They are all great IMO.

[@chitotanada1389]

i hate cordless polishers..you always need to mind if the battery is hitting the panel

[@mitrosmitros-f3g]

mashine is ok the best bla la...not say about charging... nobady say little things ...2 baterys cant charge in same time in charger... charge betwen batt is 55 min i od hood 2 times and roof and must to wait to charge second batt... i wos use timer to see its not perfect like they say in eu we got that but i think to sell mine...

[@AZULYORO4LIFE]

Im still thinking adams is better and more cheap but i need an up grade the adams battery is getting out very fast idk why that happen😭

[@H0kieJoe]

40 minutes of run time for each battery? Oof. Cordless RO's have a long way to go. Cool looking tool though.

[@stevequay6234]

your pentagon lights are distracting

[@theragcompany]

We agree; that’s why we got rid of them!

[@granthawtree4669]

If I was RUPES usa id put Anthony on a no sell/buy list… He’s wanted in 16 states for battery charges

[@chewdoobautomotivedetailtm2883]

❤

[@VictorHernandez-nt3tw]

Personally a NO for me. Too expensive and the battery being in the way and so bulky is an issue. I rather get a few cheap variety of DAs to drop my money before getting this. The good thing is that I'm a hobbyist and do detailing on the side. I make 100k/year at my full-time job, so it doesn't make sense for me to do detailing full time yet. So this means, if I make extra money detailing, I can drop it on nice things like this. I will wait though until I have all the tools and equipment I would like to make me more efficient before upgrading.

[@crystalcars5210]

I’ll be honest; I’m only here to look at the pad. That battery is a nightmare looking thing for usage. I think I’d only choose wireless if they invented a total magical wireless constant charge from some mythical wireless charging station from the wall. Batteries are totally a nightmare with deterioration and weight; never mind mass and weight. My personal prediction, Flex will dominate this machine with battery operated devices if that’s your thing. I do use my Rupes LHR75 /15 more than my PXE80 obviously but I still prefer my Rupes wired more than Flex

[@whitegoodman7465]

How on earth does this past all the testing rupes has done? are they not realizing the battery is damn close to the paint? ...they are trying to be different than flex or Milwaukee with the battery position but it cost them big time among many other issues with this thing..rupes is falling off.

[@RoyalDetailing661]

Seriously, a white car in good condition to show demonstrate a polisher? Might as well have polished an invisible car.

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Cool

[@Jimmer-Space88]

If you’re a professional detailer and you dedicate $25 of every job to the acquisition cost, you’re looking at 30 jobs before you even break even. This is ridiculous.

[@Jimmer-Space88]

This is not the only channel that’s making statements about the battery. Typical Italians, another flaw.

[@DLS-x5u]

after milwaukee this is a children's toy! weak nonsense

[@ocshine.detailing]

This machine is ergonomically ass .. otherwise Mike Phillips would have reviewed it at least

[@Nakinakpgm]

I call your comment BS

[@victoryensured7137]

@@Nakinakpgm i agree

[@RICARD01]

*HEX LIGHTING SUCKS!*