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Rupes HLR21 BigFoot iBrid Polisher 21mm

BAS kit - two batteries and dual charger included

Rupes HLR21 BigFoot iBrid Polisher 21mm

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For larger panels, we recommend the Rupes HLR21 BigFoot iBrid with its 21mm orbit. This BAS kit includes two 18V 5Ah batteries and a dual charger. If you prefer a smaller orbit, compare the HLR15.

  • Two 18V 5Ah batteries and a dual charger included
  • Cordless operation; mains adaptor sold separately
  • Rupes HLR21 BigFoot iBrid Polisher
  • 18V, 5Ah battery system
  • Up to 40 minutes at full power
  • Battery powered with no cable to drag
  • Random orbit spreads heat
  • Removes swirls and light scratches
  • Applies polishes, glazes and waxes
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For larger panels, we recommend the Rupes HLR21 BigFoot iBrid with its 21mm orbit. This BAS kit includes two 18V 5Ah batteries and a dual charger. If you prefer a smaller orbit, compare the HLR15.

We would choose the 21mm orbit for covering broad, open panels efficiently. The brushless motor runs from the included 18V 5Ah batteries, with Rupes quoting up to 40 minutes at full power under its stated conditions. Actual working time varies with the job, so use the dual charger to recharge between batteries. Mains operation requires the optional Rupes adaptor, sold separately and not included in this BAS kit.

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Key features

  • 2 Batteries and Charger
  • Cordless Dual Action Polisher
  • 21mm Orbit
  • 18V Battery
  • Brushless Motor

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Expert Notes

The Rupes HLR21 BigFoot iBrid Polisher is made for correcting and finishing paintwork. Polish a clean, dry panel in small sections: spread the polish at low speed, then correct with slow overlapping passes and light, even pressure. Remove the battery before changing pads and keep it out of reach of children. The Drivers HQ stocks a wider range of Rupes car care products. Clean the pads after use and recharge the battery before storing it.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Painted bodywork
  • Clear coats
  • Bonnets and roofs
  • Doors and wings
  • Bumpers
  • Single-stage paint

Caution: Switch it off and disconnect the power before changing pads, keep the pad flat and moving so heat never builds in one spot, and charge batteries only as the maker directs. Keep it out of reach of children.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Cordless Dual Action Polisher
Brand
Rupes
Product
HLR21 BigFoot iBrid Polisher
Motor
Brushless
Power
Battery; mains operation needs the optional adaptor
Battery
18V, 5Ah
Run Time
Up To 40 Minutes At Full Power
Orbit
21mm
Use
Correcting And Finishing Paintwork
Mains Adaptor Included
No - optional accessory
Package
BAS kit
Batteries Included
2 x 18V 5Ah
Charger Included
Dual battery charger

How To Use

Polishing

  1. Wash, decontaminate and dry the car first.
  2. Charge the battery and fit a clean pad centred on the backing plate.
  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 remove the battery.
  2. Remove and clean the pad.
  3. Recharge the battery as the maker directs.
  4. Store it dry, away from heat.

Top Tip: Keeping a charged spare battery ready means a panel never has to stop halfway through correction.

Performance Benefits

  • Random orbit spreads heat
  • Removes swirls and light scratches
  • Free to move around the car
  • Restores depth and gloss
  • Suits mobile detailing
  • Takes foam, microfibre and wool pads

Frequently Asked Questions

Are batteries and a charger included?

Yes. This BAS kit includes two 18V 5Ah batteries and a dual charger. The optional mains adaptor is not included.

What is it for?

It is a Rupes cordless dual action polisher for correcting and finishing paintwork.

How long does the battery last?

Rupes says up to 40 minutes at full power from its 18V, 5Ah battery system.

Can it run from the mains?

Yes, with the optional Rupes mains adaptor. The adaptor is sold separately and is not included in this kit.

Which pads fit it?

Use pads designed for the 150mm backing plate and the cutting or finishing stage you are carrying out.

How do I look after the battery?

Charge it with the charger the maker supplies or lists, and store it charged, dry and away from heat.

Do I need to wash the car first?

Yes, polish a clean, decontaminated and dry car so grit is never ground into the paint.

Is a cordless polisher as good as a corded one?

It polishes the same way without a cable to manage, with run time set by the battery.

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. Order online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

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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