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Rupes 3" BigFoot iBrid Mini Polisher
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Big FOOTSTEP. Little FOOT. And Battery Powered!
The Rupes HLR75 3" BigFoot MINI Polisher with iBrid Technology is lithium-ion powered, and super compact. Its design is unparalleled within the detailing indistry. Considering its size and weight (3lbs 3oz), it delivers a wallop of a punch, on par with machines weighing twice the amount. Run time is an estimated 45 minutes. With a charge time of 35 minutes (±5%) per battery, the two included 18V lithium-ion batteries enable continous polishing.
This machine is available in kit form, which includes pads & liquids here.
The Rupes HLR75/STD iBrid MINI Polisher includes:
• (1) BigFoot iBrid MINI Polisher
• (2) Lithium-Ion Batteries
• (1) Battery Charger
The HLR75 BigFoot creates a 12mm diameter orbit.
Random orbital machines that use 3"to 4" discs and pads typically create miniscule orbits, sometimes as small as a few millimeters. The Rupes HLR75 creates a 12mm diameter orbit, which really gets pads, discs, and compounds moving.
To better understand why a large stroke machine can deliver better and faster polishing results, imagine hand sanding a panel of wood with a typical sanding block & paper using very short 1mm back and forth strokes. Although sanding would be concentrated and exact, most of the sanding debris would remain positioned between the sandpaper and wood panel. Rapid clogging of the sandpaper would likely occur, effectively limiting cutting power and finishing potential. However, if the length of each sanding stroke was increased (within a similar time frame), the sandpaper would move along at a more rapid pace. The increased speed of motion would assist in loosening any stuck-on debris from the sandpaper, all the while helping to eliminate sanding debris residing between the paper and wood surface. The exact same principles of extending the stroke apply when using the HLR75, except the motion is rotational, not linear.
The HLR75 BigFoot leaves surfaces beautifully polished & remarkably scour-free.
The first time I used a large stroke random orbital polisher, curious and a bit confused might best describe what I felt upon inspecting the paint surface after a brief polishing test. Rather than seeing scour marks or haziness (as is often the case when using small diameter pads for compounding), I instead saw a beautifully polished & scour-free result. Initially, you may only use the Rupes HLR75 for tight-area polishing, for small parts, and perhaps for polishing bumpers and headlights. Inevitably, you'll very likely use this beast to polish large areas too.
To recap, this machine features:
Add a variety of Rupes Buffing Pads. (save 30%)
You'll be ready to tackle just about any polishing task if you've got a set of Rupes® Buffing Pads on hand. Rupes Foam Pads have been specifically designed for use with large stroke, random orbital polishers (4 versions are available). Rupes Wool Pads deliver for a smooth & controlled feel (2 versions are available).
Add a spare Velcro Backing Plate. (save 30%)
Having a spare backing plate on hand is smart. The Rupes 990.007 3" Backing Plate is a direct replacement for the original.
Add Rupes Buffing Liquids. (save 30%)
A trio of buffing liquids to choose from. All-new formulas.
This machine is available in kit form, which includes pads & liquids here.
This machine carries a one-year parts and labor warranty.
Rupes USA offers the industry's fairest, fastest, & finest repair service! Check it out here.
