RUPES HLR15 Exposed: Everything You Need to Know 

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.

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...

@@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

I agree I think a 3rd battery would resolve any downtime in the interim.

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

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?