People often overlook this aspect: Companies like DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Makita embraced battery-powered tools due to their extensive tool selections. Cordless tools are like printers; the batteries can cost more than the tools themselves. However, you can mitigate costs by purchasing additional batteries and opting for tool-only options. This delay in adoption might explain why companies specializing in polishers were late to the party. Many TH-cam influencers follow a similar pattern in their product reviews, focusing solely on the product itself rather than considering the broader context, long-term implications, and overall value. They often fail to mention the cost and availability of batteries, which are crucial components of the ecosystem.
It worries me that the motor has only 350 watts as compared to the 500 watts of the corded machine. I assume they did this mostly for battery life. But that's still 150 watts less power and 500 isn't that much either compared to the 1400 watts of a Flex for example. Especially for that price, I am really on the fence. I think I will go with the mark 3 for my next machine. Also, 40 minutes might be a lot for a battery polisher, but not nearly enough for a full car even with an additional battery. Now there is a corded battery adapter, but if I use that, why did I switch to battery in the first place?
Hiya buddy. I think your way forward sounds the perfect suggestion. 2 sprays seems to be recommended and then applying with a micrfibre gives control and full coverage before rinse off. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
It's possible that there is a monitoring chip inside that cuts the power when the voltage is low, unlike other polishers that continue operating until the battery is fully depleted.. Maybe it's better if compare the battery capacity, runtime and charging time.. Then if that the case I prefer other polisher that don't cut the power.
Thanks for the review, great video and looks like a great machine! In action the battery part seems to be getting sometimes quite close to the paint surface, I assume this hasn't been an issue? Again many thanks!
Thanks for watching. You raise a very valid point. You are definitely closer to the paint and at certain points you do have to be extra careful. The bit of the battery that would touch any paint is protected by rubber which would mitigate. I should have mentioned this during the video as it is definitely something you have to adjust to. Great question. Cheers.
I've been looking forward to a video on this so thanks guys. Rupes added rubber pads to the "top" of their corded machines so that you can lay it down when you're not using it. I couldn't see if the pads allowed you to do that on this one. 🤔
Hiya. Yes the rubber pads are on top of the DA so you can turn it over and lay it down, exactly the same as the corded models. I should have mentioned this on my video so thank you for asking the question.
Great vid! Thanks for posting! I’ve been looking for a sound comparison everywhere but this was the first one I’ve seen. All very useful info! I’m busting to get one but it’s a big expenditure!! 👍
Great review, thanks for sharing. Love the Rupes system as whole, I really enjoy using the yellow wool. For hard paint, the yellow wool is brilliant with Blue DA Coarse, whilst short cycling as intended by Rupes, it yields very good results and finishes down surprisingly well. Are the intermediate pads in between yellow foam and normal blue foam? Have you ever used the Mille?
I think the new pads are for slotting in between existing pads. I have not used them yet but designed to be used with a variety of pad/compou d combinations. Not used the Millie no.
I’ve received mine but yet to use, planning on redoing my coating in May. The only gripe I currently have is for the money I would have liked a dedicated storage case like my PXE.
I totally agree. For £750, and to keep competitive in relation to Flex, this should have come with a dedicated box or at least Rupes bag. Totally agree.
How you getting on with it? I do agree with others that for the price it should have come with its own dedicated box or carry bag, similar to the Flex offerings.
For the price, what exactly are the benefits of this new polisher over the old one? Longer runtime? No, the old one can run all day. Noise? You still have to wear hearing protection. Weight? People pay for the gym to lift, at least you don't pay to lift for the old one. Comfort? Yes, but you have to work harder to cope with the cost of the polisher. Higher maintenance? Yes, due to battery and electric bill expenses. Better performance? No.
Thank you for your comments and personally evaluation of the DA. The review I did articulates my perceived benefits. As with anything in detailing it is subjective and we all have our personal thoughts and opinions. Albeit my analysis disagrees with you in total, your analysis does provide potential customers an alternative view point so thank you for commenting.
I agree buddy but when the instructions and Rupes website clearly state the opposite, as independent reviewers we felt it important to point this out. Thanks for watching and hope to catch up soon buddy.
Very comprehensive review Thankyou so much, I'm surprised with your architecture language you do not have more subribres on this channel, you are first on youtube to show this review Thankyou once again
Thank you very much indeed. We really appreciate the positive feedback. We are relatively new to TH-cam and as such are still a small channel. We do these videos because we really enjoy the filming, the editing and learning about detailing equipment and products. In no way are we looking to be TH-cam Superstars and the fact that so many people watch our videos is a real blessing and not something any of the TCB team take for granted. Thanks again and appreciate the time you took to watch the video and leave a positive comment. Thank you.
Although smaller I urge you to try the Mika 3" 12mm Orbit, smoother than the new Rupes and blows the Rupes 3" away, Why does Carl angle a portion of Random orbital pad off the surface, as if his doing old school rotary polishing (19:44, 19:51, 20:06,20:12,20:25) , a big no no with a 15/21mm random orbital with 3/4 of the pad on the surface. Great Video, Very Detailed
Hiya buddy. Karl I think was trying to see if the machine stalled if you run it on the edge. He used a variety of pad angles to see how the machine performed. Albeit I agree with you in general, I do tilt my pad when I am polishing into a curved surface, thus enabling the pad to blend into the shape of the curve.
Tilting the machine is totally fine and good special technique if you know what you are doing. Also hlr75 is more powerfull than Mirka and Mirka doesnt have trigger lock. I am finnish but i prefer italian rupes over finnish mirka. They make the Best sanders in the world though.
Hiya buddy. Thanks for watching the video. I actually thought that these machines were already available in the US so you should not be waiting long for your delivery. I bet you are somewhat excited lol.
Hey did you get a response from Rupes about the light yet?and does your speed dial take a second to catch up like if your going from 1 to 4 its like you have to turn the dial slow?@thecarboutique2467
I have had a quick go with a Milwaukee but not enough exposure to give a true side by side comparison. If I can get hold of a Milwaukee I will do a comparison video. I can at the moment only comment on how impressed I am with the Rupes DA.
Thanks Paul. I think if you are starting out on your DA journey, I would go for a cheaper machine. My first DA cost just under £200. The Rupes machine in the video is £750. Saying that, if you want the best cordless on the market (my oppinion) and you have the money, get it lol. Cheers again for watching the video and posting a comment.
@@thecarboutique2467 yeah undstand might need some coaching before buying any machine like that lol ! Been watching your vid on Ava power washers am needing a new one so good info on this make ! Thanks 👍
Many thanks for watching the video. I agree but I would say it is not just the actual level of noise, the actual sound itself is much more easy on the ears. Cheers and feel free to share and subscribe to the channel.
The battery is closer to the paint than many so a valid observation. I have adjusted my technique slightly so not a major issue if your careful. Valid point though.
Thanks for watching. I'm interested in what you have heard buddy. We have been using 2 of these machines for the last few months and think they are superb machines. Always happy to hear other peoples thoughts and experience so please share the negative information you are privy to. Thanks.
Really wasnt a fan of this machine i got to play with one pre release, wasnt impressed, for the cost it didnt feel premium to me , personaly for me that carbon fiber look cheapens the machine too it kinda felt like a cheap machine from temu, just the build quality on the one i used didnt feel what youd except from the price , it was nice and smooth to use and the fast battery charging is a life saver , i just think for the price point its missed thr bar for me , kinda feel like this was released in a hurry , but thats my personal opinion
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Although my oppinion is significantly different to your analysis of the machine, it further emphasises the point that we are all different and have different opinions.
@@thecarboutique2467 100%im hoping it was down to me playing with a a pre release machine , will be getting to play with them when I go to TRCMA at end of month and hopefully my opinion will change , could just be my ADHD brain use to different machines and needs to get use to a Rupes 🤣
The only difference in the pre-release machines was the fact that the LED light strip had not been fully programmed. I noticed this when I tested the pre-release machine a few months ago. For the reason you give for potentially finding the Rupes machine not ideal, are the exact reasons why I myself did decide on Rupes over competitors such as Flex. I am used to the feel of the Rupes and thus it feels ideal for me. When it comes to machine polishers I think people get used to a specific brand and do find it difficult to change. I tested a few Flex machines recently and just did not like the feel. This is nothing to do with the build quality and performance of Flex, it was merely down to the fact that the ergonomics were unusual. I do have a Flex PXE80 and love it but never bought the Rupes nano to compare. @@TheHairyHouseWife
Thanks for watching the video and leaving a comment. When it comes to declaring something as ‘too expensive’ it suggests that you are unable to justify the perceived value of the product. As such the term ‘too expensive’ is a relative term and highly subjective. This is why I do not get bogged down on price, but rather focus on performance. It is then down to you as to whether, after watching the video, you think the price of the product represents value. Case in point is that the 2 of us have watched the video and disagree over the price issue. This is why a competitive market is beneficial in this case as it offers choice. Thanks again for watching the video and expressing your opinion.
What an honour testing this and getting the first full review of this polisher out there. Onward and upwards 😁
Great fun doing this review buddy. Top work.
People often overlook this aspect: Companies like DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Makita embraced battery-powered tools due to their extensive tool selections. Cordless tools are like printers; the batteries can cost more than the tools themselves. However, you can mitigate costs by purchasing additional batteries and opting for tool-only options. This delay in adoption might explain why companies specializing in polishers were late to the party. Many TH-cam influencers follow a similar pattern in their product reviews, focusing solely on the product itself rather than considering the broader context, long-term implications, and overall value. They often fail to mention the cost and availability of batteries, which are crucial components of the ecosystem.
It worries me that the motor has only 350 watts as compared to the 500 watts of the corded machine. I assume they did this mostly for battery life. But that's still 150 watts less power and 500 isn't that much either compared to the 1400 watts of a Flex for example. Especially for that price, I am really on the fence. I think I will go with the mark 3 for my next machine.
Also, 40 minutes might be a lot for a battery polisher, but not nearly enough for a full car even with an additional battery. Now there is a corded battery adapter, but if I use that, why did I switch to battery in the first place?
Hiya buddy. I think your way forward sounds the perfect suggestion. 2 sprays seems to be recommended and then applying with a micrfibre gives control and full coverage before rinse off. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
It's possible that there is a monitoring chip inside that cuts the power when the voltage is low, unlike other polishers that continue operating until the battery is fully depleted..
Maybe it's better if compare the battery capacity, runtime and charging time.. Then if that the case I prefer other polisher that don't cut the power.
Great video guys.. I am curious if this maschine has a forced Rotation or free spining.?
Hiya buddy and thanks for watching. This machine is free spinning.
Thanks for the review, great video and looks like a great machine! In action the battery part seems to be getting sometimes quite close to the paint surface, I assume this hasn't been an issue? Again many thanks!
Thanks for watching. You raise a very valid point. You are definitely closer to the paint and at certain points you do have to be extra careful. The bit of the battery that would touch any paint is protected by rubber which would mitigate. I should have mentioned this during the video as it is definitely something you have to adjust to. Great question. Cheers.
Thanks for being honest in the review, it was enjoyable. Out of curiosity why did you pick the 15mm throw version?
Thanks for watching. I have used a 15mm for 7 years and just used to it. I prefer the stability when compared to a 21mm.
I've been looking forward to a video on this so thanks guys. Rupes added rubber pads to the "top" of their corded machines so that you can lay it down when you're not using it. I couldn't see if the pads allowed you to do that on this one. 🤔
Hiya. Yes the rubber pads are on top of the DA so you can turn it over and lay it down, exactly the same as the corded models. I should have mentioned this on my video so thank you for asking the question.
Great vid! Thanks for posting! I’ve been looking for a sound comparison everywhere but this was the first one I’ve seen. All very useful info! I’m busting to get one but it’s a big expenditure!! 👍
Cheers for watching buddy. I don't think you will be disappointed if you get 1. All the best.
Glad you like the new rupes …what a great review as always
Cheers Bri. Thanks for watching.
Great review, thanks for sharing. Love the Rupes system as whole, I really enjoy using the yellow wool.
For hard paint, the yellow wool is brilliant with Blue DA Coarse, whilst short cycling as intended by Rupes, it yields very good results and finishes down surprisingly well.
Are the intermediate pads in between yellow foam and normal blue foam? Have you ever used the Mille?
I think the new pads are for slotting in between existing pads. I have not used them yet but designed to be used with a variety of pad/compou d combinations. Not used the Millie no.
I’ve received mine but yet to use, planning on redoing my coating in May.
The only gripe I currently have is for the money I would have liked a dedicated storage case like my PXE.
I totally agree. For £750, and to keep competitive in relation to Flex, this should have come with a dedicated box or at least Rupes bag. Totally agree.
What country are you in? I pre-ordered and I'm in America and have not received it.
UK buddy. Did you get your machine in the end.
@@thecarboutique2467 yes i did!
How you getting on with it? I do agree with others that for the price it should have come with its own dedicated box or carry bag, similar to the Flex offerings.
Fantastic and informative review. Thank you!
Thanks for watching and leaving your positive comment. Appreciate it.
For the price, what exactly are the benefits of this new polisher over the old one? Longer runtime? No, the old one can run all day. Noise? You still have to wear hearing protection. Weight? People pay for the gym to lift, at least you don't pay to lift for the old one. Comfort? Yes, but you have to work harder to cope with the cost of the polisher. Higher maintenance? Yes, due to battery and electric bill expenses. Better performance? No.
Thank you for your comments and personally evaluation of the DA. The review I did articulates my perceived benefits. As with anything in detailing it is subjective and we all have our personal thoughts and opinions. Albeit my analysis disagrees with you in total, your analysis does provide potential customers an alternative view point so thank you for commenting.
Amazing video. Great to see the comparison between the two. Definitely need to give it a go on my car. 🤟🏼
Cheers buddy.
Fast blink is usually the common indicator for low battery on most cordless powertools.
I agree buddy but when the instructions and Rupes website clearly state the opposite, as independent reviewers we felt it important to point this out. Thanks for watching and hope to catch up soon buddy.
Very comprehensive review Thankyou so much, I'm surprised with your architecture language you do not have more subribres on this channel, you are first on youtube to show this review Thankyou once again
Thank you very much indeed. We really appreciate the positive feedback. We are relatively new to TH-cam and as such are still a small channel. We do these videos because we really enjoy the filming, the editing and learning about detailing equipment and products. In no way are we looking to be TH-cam Superstars and the fact that so many people watch our videos is a real blessing and not something any of the TCB team take for granted. Thanks again and appreciate the time you took to watch the video and leave a positive comment. Thank you.
Great watch gents. 😊
Cheers buddy.
Great video, in-depth review which answered what I need to know.
Thanks buddy.
When should they be shipping to distributors?
Hiya buddy. I am not sure but I was under the impression that the global release of these machines should be well underway by now.
Tempted to buy, but 1000€ polishing machine is crazy for non-professional detailer. I have also mk2 15 and it is very good.
Easily the best detailing channel on TH-cam ❤❤
After your channel of course. Cheers for watching buddy.
Although smaller I urge you to try the Mika 3" 12mm Orbit, smoother than the new Rupes and blows the Rupes 3" away, Why does Carl angle a portion of Random orbital pad off the surface, as if his doing old school rotary polishing (19:44, 19:51, 20:06,20:12,20:25) , a big no no with a 15/21mm random orbital with 3/4 of the pad on the surface. Great Video, Very Detailed
Hiya buddy. Karl I think was trying to see if the machine stalled if you run it on the edge. He used a variety of pad angles to see how the machine performed. Albeit I agree with you in general, I do tilt my pad when I am polishing into a curved surface, thus enabling the pad to blend into the shape of the curve.
Tilting the machine is totally fine and good special technique if you know what you are doing. Also hlr75 is more powerfull than Mirka and Mirka doesnt have trigger lock. I am finnish but i prefer italian rupes over finnish mirka. They make the Best sanders in the world though.
Hiya buddy. I do tilt my pad when polishing into curved surfaces. I was trained to do it as it enables the pad to shape into the curve. @@jtm1979
Awesome review! When do you think both machines will be shipped to customers in US? I have 21 model on order. Thanks.
Hiya buddy. Thanks for watching the video. I actually thought that these machines were already available in the US so you should not be waiting long for your delivery. I bet you are somewhat excited lol.
I was pretty sure Rupes said you get the plastic case with the new medium aqua colored pads.
Not sure buddy. The only bundle I have seen so far is the package I got sent.
Very good review, thank you. It will be interesting to hear Rupes response in regard to the light blinking issues.
Hiya and thanks for watching the video. I have emailed Rupes but have not received a response yet. I will post the response when/if I get 1. Cheers.
Hey did you get a response from Rupes about the light yet?and does your speed dial take a second to catch up like if your going from 1 to 4 its like you have to turn the dial slow?@thecarboutique2467
Hiya buddy. Sorry for delay. I did get a response but will have to copy it and post here shortly.
Love the variety of machinery in this video…. Rupes, BMW, kebab machine….
Now that has made me laugh. And to think I thought I had covered up the offending Kebab stand lol.
Anyone used this and the Milwaukee cordless polishers? I’m eagerly awaiting a comparison review of the two.
I have had a quick go with a Milwaukee but not enough exposure to give a true side by side comparison. If I can get hold of a Milwaukee I will do a comparison video. I can at the moment only comment on how impressed I am with the Rupes DA.
Great video,really enjoyed watching ,very informative ! Never used before a DA before ! But interested now ! Thanks 👍
Thanks Paul. I think if you are starting out on your DA journey, I would go for a cheaper machine. My first DA cost just under £200. The Rupes machine in the video is £750. Saying that, if you want the best cordless on the market (my oppinion) and you have the money, get it lol. Cheers again for watching the video and posting a comment.
@@thecarboutique2467 yeah undstand might need some coaching before buying any machine like that lol ! Been watching your vid on Ava power washers am needing a new one so good info on this make ! Thanks 👍
Your welcome. What pressure washer did you go for in the end?
I used both the rupes and Flex cordless for two weeks. Went with Flex, better all around in my opinion. Rupes is an elite machine also though.
I agree, both brands make some superb machines. I suppose its like the Samsung/Iphone thing, you go one way or the other lol.
Is there key holes on the charger for hanging on the wall?
Hiya buddy. I will check tomorrow and leave an answer in comments.
Nice review, must be nice to not be limited by cables! Great video once again
James. It is weird at first but it is amazing not to have that bloody cable everywhere. Cheers.
Hi mate .. what speed did u run it at ... and was it the same speed as u ran ur mk2 ?
Hiya buddy. Speed 4 and the same as the Mk2. Cheers.
@@thecarboutique2467 thanks mate .. just got mine .. I ran my mk2 at speed 4 aswell 👍🏻
Great minds lol.
Just for the very low noise level, it worth buying. Amazing job by Rupes.
Many thanks for watching the video. I agree but I would say it is not just the actual level of noise, the actual sound itself is much more easy on the ears. Cheers and feel free to share and subscribe to the channel.
Great review fellas! Liked and Subd. Cannot wait to pick one of these up!!!
Thanks for watching. When you get yours you will love it. Cheers.
Thanks for the sub!
Great video, and what a beautiful machine that rupes is 😍
Cheers buddy. It is a lovely bit of kit. Hopefully they will sell a dedicated box as for the price, I would expect some sort of storage.
@@thecarboutique2467 oh definitely 👍🏻
Wish you would film in higher quality than just 720p, great video as ever, just poor quality 🤷🏼♂️
Hiya buddy and I totally agree. We are planning to start shooting our videos with our new DSLR. This will ensure 4K and a better viewing experience.
I can't even get mine to blink when you push to hard lol in afraid to push even harder lol
I must admit I did have to push hard for the overload to register. At 1 point I thought the door panel was going to cave in lol.
@thecarboutique2467 one more thing would you recommend changing put the grease on it?
@@thecarboutique2467 would you recommend changing the grease on these new polishers?
I have never changed the grease on any of my Rupes corded polishers however, it might be worth contacting Rupes direct and get their advice.
Very much obliged too. Sure is less noise than the flex xce
It is a smoother sound than the Flex machines with I much prefer.
Real world battery life?
As discussed in the video buddy.
That battery is way too close to the paint for my liking! Corded is the way to go!
The battery is closer to the paint than many so a valid observation. I have adjusted my technique slightly so not a major issue if your careful. Valid point though.
Why does rupes always have such issues with their triggers. First the ibrid. Now this. So annoying.
Hiya buddy. Can you elaborate on the trigger issue please. Thanks.
For that much money it should polish the car itself while you sit back and have a drink.
That has made me laugh Mike. Cheers.
I've heard so much bad about it.
Thanks for watching. I'm interested in what you have heard buddy. We have been using 2 of these machines for the last few months and think they are superb machines. Always happy to hear other peoples thoughts and experience so please share the negative information you are privy to. Thanks.
Really wasnt a fan of this machine i got to play with one pre release, wasnt impressed, for the cost it didnt feel premium to me , personaly for me that carbon fiber look cheapens the machine too it kinda felt like a cheap machine from temu, just the build quality on the one i used didnt feel what youd except from the price , it was nice and smooth to use and the fast battery charging is a life saver , i just think for the price point its missed thr bar for me , kinda feel like this was released in a hurry , but thats my personal opinion
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Although my oppinion is significantly different to your analysis of the machine, it further emphasises the point that we are all different and have different opinions.
@@thecarboutique2467 100%im hoping it was down to me playing with a a pre release machine , will be getting to play with them when I go to TRCMA at end of month and hopefully my opinion will change , could just be my ADHD brain use to different machines and needs to get use to a Rupes 🤣
The only difference in the pre-release machines was the fact that the LED light strip had not been fully programmed. I noticed this when I tested the pre-release machine a few months ago. For the reason you give for potentially finding the Rupes machine not ideal, are the exact reasons why I myself did decide on Rupes over competitors such as Flex. I am used to the feel of the Rupes and thus it feels ideal for me. When it comes to machine polishers I think people get used to a specific brand and do find it difficult to change. I tested a few Flex machines recently and just did not like the feel. This is nothing to do with the build quality and performance of Flex, it was merely down to the fact that the ergonomics were unusual. I do have a Flex PXE80 and love it but never bought the Rupes nano to compare. @@TheHairyHouseWife
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Thanks for watching.
Too expensive
Thanks for watching the video and leaving a comment. When it comes to declaring something as ‘too expensive’ it suggests that you are unable to justify the perceived value of the product. As such the term ‘too expensive’ is a relative term and highly subjective. This is why I do not get bogged down on price, but rather focus on performance. It is then down to you as to whether, after watching the video, you think the price of the product represents value. Case in point is that the 2 of us have watched the video and disagree over the price issue. This is why a competitive market is beneficial in this case as it offers choice. Thanks again for watching the video and expressing your opinion.
For $750usd it better have real carbon fiber…🥴
Sadly I do not think it is. I believe it is carbon fibre coloured plastic.