Rupes iBrid Mini HLR75 Design Flaws SOLVED!

[Merlin]

I purchased a Rupes iBrid Mini HLR75 when they first came out.
The first day I used it (it looks different) I found design flaws.
One of them was how you set it down. Another was the trigger/paddle.

First, you really can't set it on its back like you can most other polishers.
Second, if you accidentally touch the paddle with the power on you get to wear compound.

After my first day, I made a cradle.
This allowed me to set it down with the power on (clean pads, change pads, etc.) without engaging the paddle.
I have used this cradle every day since without accidentally wearing compounds/polishes.
I really like the HLR75 and I probably do 1/3 of every car with it (bumpers, curved areas, etc.)

Even with the cradle, occasionally I found I was still wearing compound if...I grabbed it funny or set it on my lap etc.

Recently Rupes came out with a trigger lock. For me, this has solved accidentally bumping the paddle on the machine.

I like this machine and I use this machine a LOT! With the updates, it has now become a good UX.

 

[Mike Phillips]

Can't wait to test one out.

Thanks for sharing Merlin.


Mike

 

[Merlin]

Have you tried the Rupes HLR 75?

The new trigger/paddle lock works really well.

 

[Mike Phillips]

Have you tried the Rupes HLR 75?

The new trigger/paddle lock works really well.

No. I tested out the new Cordless BigFoot 21 at SEMA - I was impressed with the tool but keep in mind, I just buffed a little on a Mini Cooper hood.

I tend to like to go as fast as I can when detailing cars and boats and thus, I rarely use any free spinning tool from any brand. It's not a brand thing - it's a speed thing.

Mike