I used to do panel beating and spray painting back in the early 80's and Rupes was the number one go to brand even back then, One of the things that would bug me was the cord , I think that battery problem could easily be solved with a charger that does two or even three at once so that you always have one to jump to? Just a thought👍
Return that thing and get your hard earned money back. I can't believe how little of battery clearance it has. The safety switch! What a pain in the a**. Those two things would be deal breakers for me. Not to mention the price. Excellent review. Thank you!
Regarding the safety switch: people would be complaining more if they were accidentally turning the machine on while swapping the batteries (this was a late change after demo'ing at SEMA and seeing that problem). After the complaints that RUPES got about the HLR75 trigger, I can see why they would be eager to avoid that with this machine. It really isn't a problem once you get used to how it functions. People make a mistake by pulling the trigger first and then trying to hit the safety/lock button while they are still pulling on the trigger (which causes it to be harder to unlock). The secret is to push the safety/lock button first and then pull the trigger. From there it is a smooth engagement and you can still spread polish on low speed while feathering the trigger, or go right to full speed and lock it on. Once you've practiced that and achieved the muscle memory, its a non-issue.
We purchased both this one and the bigger one. Both have failed after 4 months of non-daily use. The gears in the head on the big one are making very loud bad noise, and theres a burning smell. The smaller one is pulsing while running at 2500 rpm. Both will randomly just stop working and the status light will just flash until we remove the battery and re-install it. I would not recommend these at all. We are returning ours for a refund. Great concept but I think they were rushed out before proper testing.
@@benzenes Im glad i didn't bought it, teething problems, mkII of this machine maybe, im in a market for a new polisher, will go to old trusty cord mkIII
@@benzenes Don't get me wrong, im disappointed too, i wanted it to be a really good product just like the rest of their lineup, it's a shame, and considering the price of it (here in Poland it's 1045 USD wich is a crime i think, it's cheaper for me to ship it from the US here...) i think we need to wait for the MKII of this machine , but it will take a LONG time as they don't come up with new models fast enough. A lot of profesional detailers complain about this one, its a shame.
Anyone try a washer mod on HLR15? I literally get stalling even on some flat surfaces. Use my mk3 in the same area, zero stalling.. disappointed in this.
Doesnt help much. I sanded the shroud, its much weaker machine than mk3. Shinematw cordless 15 and Milwaukee arw much stronger. Hlr21 is as strong as mk3 and milwaukwe. Battery placement is bad and battery managment is terrible. After the battery is at 50% you cant use speed 6 and soon after that speed 4 is max. So fucking stupid Rupes. Hlr75 is great but these not so much. Prolly selling mine and gettinf Shinemate's.
@@jtm1979 Sandro at CarCraft Detailing disargrees, and he's practically the ShineMate spokesman. In his latest review of the cordless Rupes, he states the cordless ShineMate is just underwhelming in power.
I have both hlr15 and hlr21. 21 is a beast but 15 lacks bit behind mk3. I wonder if its the battery or what? Cant believe they would make wesker motor and since 21 is strong. Maybe its just too ramped down? Ill buy the power adapter when they release it, then we will see if its thr battery or what
No to me its not. If not then the machine itself is weak, but if it does, then it has the potential. I am pretty sure it will perform better with the power adapter. Milwaukee performs better with high output batteries. Power adapter=more output than 5a battery. Anyway i am dissapointed that the hlr15 is weaker than 15 mk3. Milwaukee did make stronger machine. How is this possible? They developed this machine for like 5 years and didnt make it the most powerful. Like i said, the 21 is different story but most people use 15 anyway. Also 21 vibrates bit more when used with 5" bp. This is also.minus for Rupes. Milwaukee 21 works the same with 5" and 6". Shinemate ex620 21 is smoother with 5" bp than 6" bp. They could develop a backing plate that is optimized for 21 but they wont. Italians are stubborn. But still the hlr21 is the best cordless 21 da. For 15 id say its a tie between milwaukee. Smoothness and lightness goes for Rupes and power goes to Milwaukee.
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I used to do panel beating and spray painting back in the early 80's and Rupes was the number one go to brand even back then, One of the things that would bug me was the cord , I think that battery problem could easily be solved with a charger that does two or even three at once so that you always have one to jump to? Just a thought👍
I agree I think a 3rd battery would resolve any downtime in the interim.
Return that thing and get your hard earned money back. I can't believe how little of battery clearance it has. The safety switch! What a pain in the a**. Those two things would be deal breakers for me. Not to mention the price.
Excellent review. Thank you!
Regarding the safety switch: people would be complaining more if they were accidentally turning the machine on while swapping the batteries (this was a late change after demo'ing at SEMA and seeing that problem). After the complaints that RUPES got about the HLR75 trigger, I can see why they would be eager to avoid that with this machine.
It really isn't a problem once you get used to how it functions. People make a mistake by pulling the trigger first and then trying to hit the safety/lock button while they are still pulling on the trigger (which causes it to be harder to unlock). The secret is to push the safety/lock button first and then pull the trigger. From there it is a smooth engagement and you can still spread polish on low speed while feathering the trigger, or go right to full speed and lock it on. Once you've practiced that and achieved the muscle memory, its a non-issue.
the safety switch is a pain, period. yes the battery is always hitting panels while working on a vehicle.
@@jeffc6832 The people complaining about the switch are just coping because they don't have one.
We purchased both this one and the bigger one. Both have failed after 4 months of non-daily use. The gears in the head on the big one are making very loud bad noise, and theres a burning smell. The smaller one is pulsing while running at 2500 rpm. Both will randomly just stop working and the status light will just flash until we remove the battery and re-install it. I would not recommend these at all. We are returning ours for a refund. Great concept but I think they were rushed out before proper testing.
@@brokenarrow8251 yes I have to agree. Since the video mine has become noisy and sometimes won’t start unless I pulse the trigger. Very sad.
@@benzenes Im glad i didn't bought it, teething problems, mkII of this machine maybe, im in a market for a new polisher, will go to old trusty cord mkIII
@@victoryensured7137 the more I use it the more disappointed I am
@@benzenes Don't get me wrong, im disappointed too, i wanted it to be a really good product just like the rest of their lineup, it's a shame, and considering the price of it (here in Poland it's 1045 USD wich is a crime i think, it's cheaper for me to ship it from the US here...) i think we need to wait for the MKII of this machine , but it will take a LONG time as they don't come up with new models fast enough. A lot of profesional detailers complain about this one, its a shame.
@@benzenesglad I watched this video, I was considering ones of these . Might have to do more research. Would like a cordless . Cheers
Hi… enquiry from abroad if I may: is the input voltage for the charging base, universal? (110-220v)
Good question I’ll have to check.
@@benzenes would allow us to buy from USA where they are much better priced and just change the plug
Anyone try a washer mod on HLR15? I literally get stalling even on some flat surfaces. Use my mk3 in the same area, zero stalling.. disappointed in this.
Yep I use one now
Doesnt help much. I sanded the shroud, its much weaker machine than mk3. Shinematw cordless 15 and Milwaukee arw much stronger. Hlr21 is as strong as mk3 and milwaukwe. Battery placement is bad and battery managment is terrible. After the battery is at 50% you cant use speed 6 and soon after that speed 4 is max. So fucking stupid Rupes. Hlr75 is great but these not so much. Prolly selling mine and gettinf Shinemate's.
@@jtm1979 Sandro at CarCraft Detailing disargrees, and he's practically the ShineMate spokesman. In his latest review of the cordless Rupes, he states the cordless ShineMate is just underwhelming in power.
@@Pau1ywog5 Dude i watched it like 3 times, he dosen't say it at all xD
@@victoryensured7137 We might be watching different videos, but he says it...
I have both hlr15 and hlr21. 21 is a beast but 15 lacks bit behind mk3. I wonder if its the battery or what? Cant believe they would make wesker motor and since 21 is strong. Maybe its just too ramped down? Ill buy the power adapter when they release it, then we will see if its thr battery or what
It would be disappointing if performs better with a power adapter
No to me its not. If not then the machine itself is weak, but if it does, then it has the potential. I am pretty sure it will perform better with the power adapter. Milwaukee performs better with high output batteries. Power adapter=more output than 5a battery.
Anyway i am dissapointed that the hlr15 is weaker than 15 mk3. Milwaukee did make stronger machine. How is this possible? They developed this machine for like 5 years and didnt make it the most powerful.
Like i said, the 21 is different story but most people use 15 anyway. Also 21 vibrates bit more when used with 5" bp. This is also.minus for Rupes. Milwaukee 21 works the same with 5" and 6". Shinemate ex620 21 is smoother with 5" bp than 6" bp. They could develop a backing plate that is optimized for 21 but they wont. Italians are stubborn.
But still the hlr21 is the best cordless 21 da. For 15 id say its a tie between milwaukee. Smoothness and lightness goes for Rupes and power goes to Milwaukee.
I’ve heard the 21 Milwaukee is a beast I might try and get my hands on one as I run Milwaukee power tools.
@@benzenes it is but so is hlr21 too. But if you have milwaukee batteries it wont be expensive to try.
@@benzenes the hlr21 is a lot lighter, isn't it?