The STRANGEST looking polisher yet?! | NEW Rupes HLR75 Mini iBrid Review

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Cordless polishers are incredibly convenient, but can a battery-powered machine provide enough power to produce a stunning level of correction?
Yes... If it's made by an industry giant who knows a thing or two about perfecting a polisher! The Mini iBrid has helped step up our detailing business and will prove to be a fantastic option for anyone who wants exceptional performance from a reliable 3" polisher- no strings (or cords) attached.
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Content:
0:00- Our history with Rupes
1:37- Why EVERYONE needs a 3" machine
2:42- Which 3" machines does Rupes offer?
3:22- It looks weird, but...
4:18- What comes in the box?
5:04- Tour of the machine
5:42- How quiet is it?
6:20- Kit options
7:04- What I'd like to see improved

[@Esotericdetail]

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[@samij1204]

Was eagerly awaiting the release of this one, can't wait to eventually get my hands on one. Thanks Todd!

[@motomuscl3]

I have it. Very smooth but a couple things I noticed. 1. high speed the battery vibrates and makes a good amount of noise (unless your back hand is holding it) 2. No lock feature 3. Trigger accidentally gets hit and slings a lot (from accidental pressure) due to its location. Trigger lock, alternate trigger location. Assuming that will come version 2

[@MikeMinervini]

Nice coverage!

[@masanta]

Just ordered from you guys. Can't wait to try it.

[@Esotericdetail]

Thank you for your business!!

[@lucioinzunza4350]

I got to try this at my rupes training class let me tell you amazing too it’s very touchy on the trigger buuut you get great input and the performance is 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@davidfountain4229]

Even as someone who only works on my own cars, I found out real quick that I needed a 3” to pair with my 5” Duetto. The LHR75E has served me well. By the way, 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 on the Tudor GMT Pepsi. Big fan of Rupes and Tudor.

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

Great review

[@no_lft_shft]

Innovation is the greatest asset of any company and I think Rupes nailed it with this new design.

[@Esotericdetail]

Agreed.

[@Romu1us]

Game changer!! I wish they put a trigger instead. And lock/unlock with ur thumb. That would also solve the last issue u mentioned. Remember me @rupes when you make the 2nd generation. Lol

[@OraEtLabora0]

7:27 good point

[@brian2359]

That’s a great price point for the kit!!

[@jamiecady]

won’t lie, ive been thinking about this machine a lot since using it at esoteric a few weeks back!!

[@Enonymouse_]

Cheaper than the nano, i've seen the Nano priced around 600 bucks.

[@Esotericdetail]

Great machine indeed!

[@dontforgetbreakfast8081]

The new design just nailed it in my opinion, very good upgrade indeed.

[@Esotericdetail]

We definitely agree with you on this!!

[@wirraldetailing4598]

Hey Todd 👍 Just a quick question if you don't mind? One thing putting me off buying this is the fact i can't see it having as much torque and power as the LHR75E. I find even on speed 1 it's got tonnes of power. How does this compare?

[@rtripp8305]

Another great product! Do you know it they have plans to make something similar in a 5 inch buffer?

[@juanperez-ds6kk]

I hope so

[@Esotericdetail]

They won't say for sure, but if I were a betting man, I'd say that they are working on them...

[@ROBERT-eg4ys]

Hello! I’ve been in the market I was looking at the Flex PXE 80 only because it has all the 1-3 inch backing plate. Now I’ve seen this looking for recommendations I’m a DIY this would be for my truck and motorcycle. Thank you

[@corrybowers5078]

PXE80 all day.

[@Esotericdetail]

This has a higher level of performance. As for the small 1", there are very few areas that you can even use that on. We work on a little bit of everything, and rarely, rarely, rarely ever have a need for our small polisher (Nano iBrid).

[@jetsetjoey]

How long does a fully charged battery last with consistent use?

[@Esotericdetail]

Depends on speed, pressure, etc. It will vary, but the battery will re-charge faster than it will discharge so with 2 batteries, you'll always have a fully charged one available to swap out.

[@NickM1013]

Todd, apologies if I missed it. Are you able to use the polisher while directly plug into a/c?

[@KamiruNusbaum]

As far as I know - not yet. These both kits are sold as "BETA-D" which implies, that it is not fully in the iBrid line.

[@Esotericdetail]

Not as of yet...

[@NickM1013]

Thanks!!

[@tonycruciani2550]

How many pads of foam yellow and microfibre yellow would be enough?

[@Esotericdetail]

It depends on what you're working on. For most cars (polishing only the small areas, of course) you'd want a minimum of 6 each.

[@Enonymouse_]

I hope it has a module that allows corded use like the Nano, that is a really good addition to it.

[@ItsRyan.]

It does, If you look at the graphic on the card in the box it shows both forms. Though i don’t think that mains cord is released yet. I could be wrong i think it’s 2023

[@Esotericdetail]

It's coming, but not available as of yet.

[@OO7JAMS]

@@ItsRyan. Todd Helm mentioned 1st 1/4 of 2023 the corded adaptor will be available.

[@detailersgarage]

@@ItsRyan. Yes coming out next year for the cord.

[@chrisdogmlb]

If you make sure that the machine is turned off, and you set it on the back side, does it rest like the lhr75e or other bigfoot polishers to keep the pad upright?

[@Esotericdetail]

It does not. We typically hang it from the side of a work cart when not in use, or simply lay it on its side on top of a clean towel.

[@toddmartin2k]

For a DIY guy looking to buy 1st polisher, would you recommend this one or the LHR 15? Thanks.

[@Esotericdetail]

Ultimately you will need both. But if you can only do one to start, you'll want the 15 since you don't want to use this 3" machine on large sections.

[@Esotericdetail]

If you want to get the most out of your polisher(s), you should definitely check out our new ONLINE training program at: www.esotericdetail.com/education

[@kevinpaluch26]

My only question… does it have enough power vs the corded. I purchased a flex once and it was so underpowered I had to sent back. Thanks!

[@Esotericdetail]

I have never felt that it needed more power!

[@detailersgarage]

I was at SEMA last week and asked the same question. The guy from RUPES said this unit has more power than the corded version. It's a really nice tool.

[@christopherwright7541]

It actually has more torque than the corded LHR75

[@ryanhahn9934]

Does the trigger lock in the ON position?

[@Esotericdetail]

No, but with the way you hold it, you don't even have to think about it as it isn't a "strain" like it can be on other machines.

[@blkfxbb327]

this vs flex mini cordless? in the market now, need help but I feel the flex is more versatile.

[@Esotericdetail]

The performance is greater on the Rupes machine. How would you define "more versatile"?

[@blkfxbb327]

@@Esotericdetail Well already made a decision and got a flex with an APS extension kit on the way and a 2” backing plate vs a only 3” only use on rupes, my first cordless so far so good just waiting on kit.

[@E90s65]

Anybody have this polisher and having issues with the battery? the original batteries receptors broke inside which is sketchy as I shock it and it almost arced. Rupes did replace it but now the new one of two that was replaced did the same. I am gently now putting in the polisher and or the charger. would love to hear if this wide spread or maybe my issue.

[@Esotericdetail]

No issues that we have heard of, and we use ours in the shop every single day with no issues.

[@edclingerman4383]

Would this be all I would need for a motorcycle ?

[@Esotericdetail]

In most cases, yes!

[@mcentertainmentiom]

would this work ok for helmets etc?

[@Esotericdetail]

Yes it would...

[@dtcdtc8328]

Pretty cool 😎! Wait? We shouldn't use a 3" machine for a whole car ? Maaaan nobody told me that! Lol jk

[@Builtbyronny]

👍

[@katiecannon8186]

I’m an older, petite female. A 3 inch seems like something I could more easily use. Is there a reason to not use a 3 inch on the entire car?

[@JJS432]

Too time consuming as it covers less area.

[@chasegoodrich5250]

What car was tht dark blue car ? I can’t really tell

[@Esotericdetail]

Perhaps you're referring to the Lamborghini Murcielago?

[@chasegoodrich5250]

@@Esotericdetail maybe I’m not 100% sure tho it was at 3:02 in the video I just recognized the tail lights to either be the new countsch or another model .

[@Esotericdetail]

@@chasegoodrich5250 I believe that's a Lamborghini Sian!

[@chasegoodrich5250]

@@Esotericdetail that’s a awesome car to be able to work on expecially with the paint correction !

[@OraEtLabora0]

Forensic Jon reviewed exactly 3 months ago on 31st July.🤷‍♂ glad to see EU getting something ahead of US...

[@Esotericdetail]

It takes time to get products across the water, through customs, and into warehouses. Rupes chose not to do a global launch even on this one, so the European market got them first.

[@kevincampbell8298]

I use my 1 and 3 on motorcycles.

[@curtiswatts2417]

What about the price?

[@Esotericdetail]

The product link is in the description...

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

1st Amazing

[@jeffreyrivers1983]

Can you buy and ship this to me since it's $400.00 ? Please and thank you

[@sonar85]

Nice pepsi

[@jaxbrewery]

6th!

[@kirkwilson5900]

2nd ! 🤣

[@andresmattos7541]

overpriced

[@Esotericdetail]

Please provide us with your hands-on performance comparison with it and whatever else you're referring to to help us understand how you came to that conclusion.