RUPESHLR15 BigFoot iBrid Random Orbital Polisher Basic Kit - Includes Dual Charger, 2 Batteries, D-A Series High Performance Polishing Pads & Compounds

Tried the "air test" and the pad flew off across the room from the insane vibration. Had to send it back for a replacement. I'll update this review when I get the new one. If nothing changes, epic fail on Rupes' part.Edit: new unit works as expected, nice and smooth and extremely powerful.

Not worth the money. I bought for quality but it hardly stays running even with a new battery. Pulsates constantly and no customer support. If it worked, it would be fantastic. Unfortunate.

Im a professional detailer I have been using this machine every other day for 11 months now. I can safely say either buy the Milwaukee machine or wait for a revised version of the HLR 151. The Velcro on the backing plate is not strong enough to securely hold any pads, the moment you tilt or the pad is not 100% flat on a surface it will start to wobble and fly off at any speed2. My first units motor started give off a burning smell after 2 months of ownership but I managed to get a warranty replacement after having to contacting an executive directly after a month of no responses from the repair department3. The battery placement is a bad and gets in the way/ rubs when working on even the slightest curved door panel (it doesn’t scratch because of the rubber protection but it simply shouldn’t be a possibility)4. Vibrates too much at speed 4 and up even when using Rupes specific pads. I feel like im going to get carpal tunnel from only 2 hours of cutting-Positives-1. Very smooth on speed 3 and lower and great for finishing all types of paint2. Very light, compact and comfortable to hold3. Satisfying soundThat’s it, I am a big fan of Rupes’s machines and pads, but they came in very late to the battery powered market and released a pretty mediocre machine after waiting almost a year for them to release this machine in the US, thinking it would be perfect and blow everything else out the water.

Just great. No regrets.

Do not buy it the Moto will bun out on you

The media could not be loaded. I’ve used it on 6 cars and it stopped working above 2,000 RPM. Out of warranty by 3 months and Rupes won’t do anything. Wish I would have used it more so it failed within the warranty period.Now emits an electrical burning smell. Wow what a piece of garbage for $700 plus.

The media could not be loaded. DO NOT BUY. Trigger will either misfire or short out half the time you use it. Backing plate Velcro is weak and fades in about a week of changing plates. Not to mention the battery barely last 30 minutes. Not to mention I’ve sent it to Rupes twice and they still haven’t fully fixed the issue. Horrible tool.

All companies were same price and unfortunately I couldn’t find da by its self so I bought the kit. Very happy with the purchase, quality, and will be Looking into this company for more of my auto detailing needs. Thank you! I could only afford to get 1 DA to start so I felt this was the best option for now and will be adding a 3” and nano to the arsenal!