Rupes BigFoot LHR15 Mark V Polisher - Machine Only

15mm random orbital polisher, machine only

Rupes BigFoot LHR15 Mark V Polisher - Machine Only

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Corded machine with backing pad. Polishing pads, compounds and bag are not included.
BAS Kit £576.45
Corded machine, foam and wool pads, two 250ml compounds, two microfibre cloths and cable clamp.
LUX Kit £692.99
Corded machine, seven pads, three 250ml liquids, three cloths, pad tool, cable clamp and tools bag.
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The Rupes BigFoot LHR15 Mark V is a random orbital polisher with a 15mm orbit and a 125mm backing pad, made for correcting and finishing paintwork. This is the machine on its own (Rupes code LHR15V/STD), the choice when you already own pads and polishes. Rupes covers it with a 5 year warranty when the polisher is registered after purchase.

  • Corded mains power - no battery required
  • 15mm orbit with a 125mm backing pad
  • 500W motor, 3000 to 5200 RPM
  • 47% less noise than earlier models
  • Composite gears for lower vibration
  • Centre of gravity 13mm lower
  • Rubber edged PrecisionPro backing pad
  • 5 year warranty when registered
  • 9m electrical cord
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The Rupes BigFoot LHR15 Mark V is a random orbital polisher with a 15mm orbit and a 125mm backing pad, made for correcting and finishing paintwork. This is the machine on its own (Rupes code LHR15V/STD), the choice when you already own pads and polishes. Rupes covers it with a 5 year warranty when the polisher is registered after purchase.

Rupes has fitted POLYSYNTHEC composite gears, which are lighter than metal gears and need less lubrication. Rupes says vibration is lower and noise is down 47% against its earlier models, so the machine is easier to hold steady over a long session. The centre of gravity sits 13mm lower for more stability and control, and the new PrecisionPro backing pad has a protective rubber edge for polishing near edges and delicate bodywork.

In the box

  • Rupes BigFoot LHR15 Mark V polisher
  • The 125mm (5 inch) backing pad Rupes supplies with it
  • 9m electrical cord

Technical data

  • Backing pad: 125mm (5 inch)
  • Orbit: 15mm
  • Power: 500W
  • Speed: 3000 to 5200 RPM, with speed control
  • Weight: 2.35kg
  • Backing pad thread: M8
  • Electrical cord: 9m

Want pads, compounds and cloths in the same box? See the LHR15 Mark V BAS Kit and the LHR15 Mark V LUX Kit.

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Compare the Rupes LHR15 Mark V packages

  • Machine Only: Corded machine with backing pad. Polishing pads, compounds and bag are not included.
  • BAS Kit: Corded machine, foam and wool pads, two 250ml compounds, two microfibre cloths and cable clamp.
  • LUX Kit: Corded machine, seven pads, three 250ml liquids, three cloths, pad tool, cable clamp and tools bag.

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Key features

  • Corded Mains Power
  • 15mm Orbit
  • 500W Motor
  • 47% Less Noise
  • 5 Year Warranty
  • 9m Cord

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Expert Notes

The Rupes BigFoot LHR15 Mark V is a random orbital polisher with a 15mm orbit and a 125mm backing pad for correcting and finishing paintwork, sold here as the machine only. Rupes fits POLYSYNTHEC composite gears, lists 47% less noise than its earlier models and has lowered the centre of gravity by 13mm, so the machine sits steadier in the hand on curved panels. The PrecisionPro backing pad has a protective rubber edge for work near edges. Polish a clean, dry panel in small sections: spread the polish at low speed, then correct with slow overlapping passes and light, even pressure. Disconnect the power before changing pads and keep it out of reach of children. Register the polisher with Rupes after purchase for the 5 year warranty.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Painted bodywork
  • Clear coats
  • Bonnets and roofs
  • Doors and wings
  • Bumpers
  • Curved and intricate panels

Caution: Switch it off and disconnect the power before changing pads, keep the cable clear of the pad, and keep the pad flat and moving so heat never builds in one spot. Keep it out of reach of children.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Random Orbital Polisher
Brand
Rupes
Model
BigFoot LHR15 Mark V
Weight
2.35kg
Power
500W
Orbit
15mm
Speed
3000 To 5200 RPM
Backing Plate
125mm (5 Inch)
Warranty
5 Years When Registered
Backing Pad Thread
M8
Electrical Cord
9m
In The Box
Polisher With Backing Pad
Power Source
Corded mains electricity
Battery Required
No
Package Contents
Corded machine with backing pad. Polishing pads, compounds and bag are not included.

How To Use

Polishing

  1. Wash, decontaminate and dry the car first.
  2. Fit a clean pad centred on the backing pad.
  3. Prime the pad with a little polish and spread it at low speed.
  4. Work small sections with slow overlapping passes, then wipe off and check.

Afterwards

  1. Switch it off and disconnect the power.
  2. Remove and clean the pad.
  3. Blow dust from the vents.
  4. Store it dry and out of reach of children.

Top Tip: Starting with the least aggressive pad and polish that works keeps as much clear coat as possible.

Performance Benefits

  • Corrects swirls and light scratches
  • Finishes paintwork to a high gloss
  • Lower vibration over long sessions
  • Low centre of gravity for control
  • Rubber edge for delicate areas
  • Speed control from 3000 to 5200 RPM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rupes BigFoot LHR15 Mark V?

It is a random orbital polisher from Rupes with a 15mm orbit, a 125mm backing pad and a 500W motor.

What is new on the Mark V?

Rupes lists POLYSYNTHEC composite gears, 47% less noise than its earlier models, a centre of gravity 13mm lower and PrecisionPro backing pads with a protective rubber edge.

Does it come with pads or polish?

No, this is the machine only. The BAS Kit and the LUX Kit add Rupes pads, compounds and cloths.

Which pads fit it?

It has a 125mm backing pad. Rupes lists its 130mm wool and microfibre pads and its 130/150mm foam pads for the LHR15.

How long is the warranty?

Rupes gives a 5 year warranty when the polisher is registered after purchase.

How long is the cable?

The electrical cord is 9m long.

Is a random orbital polisher good for beginners?

Yes, its random orbit spreads heat, which makes it the safer way to learn machine polishing.

Do you deliver across the UK?

Yes, The Drivers HQ offers UK-wide delivery.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Test on a small area first.
  2. Spread at low speed.
  3. Keep the pad flat.
  4. Let the machine do the work.
  5. Clean the pad often.
  6. Tape off edges and trim.
  7. Check your work in good light.
  8. Register the polisher with Rupes for the warranty.

The Brand

Rupes

RUPES is an Italian maker of professional power tools, founded in Milan in 1947, with its operational headquarters at Vermezzo, near Milan. Its stated mission is to develop electric, pneumatic and low-voltage tools and dust extraction that improve users' working conditions, and its range runs from sanders and grinders to dust-extraction systems. For detailers it is best known for BigFoot, the long-throw random orbital polishing system it introduced in 2010 with 15mm and 21mm orbits, together with colour-coded D-A pads and compounds made to work as one system. RUPES holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for polishing and sanding systems and their consumables.

At The Drivers HQ we stock RUPES online with UK delivery and in our Ilkeston shop: BigFoot polishers corded and cordless, D-A foam, microfibre and wool pads, compounds and polishes, and X-Cut sanding discs. Popular choices include the BigFoot LHR15 Mark V, the D-A Ultra Fine Pad and the D-A Coarse Microfibre Pad.

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Rupes UNO Pure, UNO Protect, D-A Coarse compound and blue D-A Coarse foam pad on a black display plinth

RUPES BigFoot polishers

LHR15 Mark V. The BigFoot LHR15 Mark V is a corded random orbital polisher with a 15mm orbit and a 125mm backing plate: 500W, 3,000 to 5,200rpm, 2.35kg and a 9m cable. RUPES fitted POLYSYNTHEC composite gears that need less lubrication, and says noise is down 47% on earlier models. It comes as the machine only, the BAS Kit with a first set of pads, compounds and cloths, or the 17-piece LUX Kit. RUPES gives five years' warranty when the polisher is registered after purchase. The earlier LHR15 Mark III is also listed.

Cordless iBrid. The HLR15 iBrid (15mm orbit) and HLR21 iBrid (21mm orbit, for broad panels) come as kits with two 18V 5Ah batteries and a dual charger; RUPES quotes up to 40 minutes per battery at full power under its stated conditions. The HLR75 iBrid Mini has a 12mm orbit and a 75mm plate for tight shapes and spot repairs, with two 18V 2.5Ah batteries and a charger. Mains use needs the optional power supply.

Gear driven, rotary and sanding. The LK900E Mille is a 900W gear-driven polisher with a 5mm orbit: the drive forces both rotation and orbit, for strong cutting with low heat build-up. The LH19E is a 2.2kg rotary with anti-vibration loop and side handles, and the LHR12E Duetto is a 12mm orbit machine for both sanding and polishing.

Shop by type: dual action polishers, cordless polishers, forced rotation polishers and rotary polishers.

RUPES pads, compounds and sanding discs

RUPES pads, compounds and sanding discs

RUPES colour-codes its D-A system so pad and compound match: blue for heavy cutting, yellow for fine polishing, white for ultra-fine finishing. Its D-A microfibre pads are made larger than the backing plate to protect the edge.

One step and specialist. UNO Protect is a polish and sealant in one, containing polymer, silicone and carnauba, for light defects on rotary, dual action or gear-driven machines; RUPES quotes up to 90 days' protection. XC-2 Xtra Cut is a fast-cutting compound for gelcoat, hard paint and high-solid industrial finishes. The sample pack holds four 125ml bottles to try the range.

Sanding. X-Cut foam-backed discs sand wet or dry before polishing, 20 to a pack: 125mm in P1500, P2000 and P3000, and 75mm in P1500, P2000 and P3000. Soft interface pads in 125mm and 75mm let the disc follow curved panels.

Shop by type: polishing pads, compounds and polishes and wet sanding discs.

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