{"id":20472,"date":"2016-11-29T08:00:21","date_gmt":"2016-11-29T13:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=20472"},"modified":"2016-11-23T16:05:32","modified_gmt":"2016-11-23T21:05:32","slug":"unboxing-rupes-ibrid-nano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/unboxing-rupes-ibrid-nano\/","title":{"rendered":"Unboxing: Rupes iBrid Nano"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I order a lot of detailing products, so it is not often that I get excited about a box showing up at my door&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8804\/28500642303_b8918593a6_b.jpg\" alt=\"ATD | Rupes iBrid Nano\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; but when that box contains another box that is wrapped with\u00a0this tape, it is hard not to be excited about what is inside.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8496\/29042588681_51fd4f6fdc_b.jpg\" alt=\"ATD | Rupes iBrid Nano\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/Big-Foot-iBrid-Nano-P1124\/L-Deluxe-Kit-S1\/\">Rupes iBrid Nano L-DLX Kit<\/a> has arrived.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8512\/28500641973_1f809f4219_b.jpg\" alt=\"ATD | Rupes iBrid Nano\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rupes has been bringing innovative tools to the detailing world for years now, and the Rupes iBrid has been surrounded by a lot of hype since it was first seen at the SEMA show, so naturally I have been interested to get my hands on it. \u00a0This tool was designed to provide\u00a0a solution for those small, hard to reach areas that\u00a0you cannot safely reach with larger machines. \u00a0The iBrid features a slim, compact body and backing plates with a diameter as small as 34 mm, allowing you to polish areas that you&#8217;ve never been able to polish before with larger machines. \u00a0This tool is only available as part of a kit, which is neatly bundled in this very nice case.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7764\/28500641853_a8a9ef7668_b.jpg\" alt=\"ATD | Rupes iBrid Nano\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Inside the case is an impressive assortment\u00a0of items that are organized in a custom fitted\u00a0foam wrapper that makes you feel like you are opening up a gadget that has been crafted\u00a0for a secret agent.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8246\/29042588201_f67c031f4e_b.jpg\" alt=\"ATD | Rupes iBrid Nano\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The main compartment contains all of the tools, polishing liquids, pads, batteries, chargers, adapters, brushes, sanding discs, etc, and the sleeve holds the included manuals and microfiber cloths.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8400\/29042587541_ae2b7eab8c_b.jpg\" alt=\"ATD | Rupes iBrid Nano\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here is a full list of supplies included in this kit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 iBrid Nano\u00a0(Long Neck &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/Big-Foot-iBrid-Nano-P1124\/L-Deluxe-Kit-S1\/\">L DLX<\/a> or Short Neck &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/Big-Foot-iBrid-Nano-P1124\/DLX-S2\/\">DLX<\/a> options available)<\/li>\n<li>1 BIGFOOT Premium Tool Case<\/li>\n<li>1 Functional Unit and Backing Plate Wrench<\/li>\n<li>1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/iBrid-Nano-AC-DC-Adapter-P1285\/\">AC-DC adapter<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/iBrid-Nano-Rechargeable-Power-Pack-Battery-P1286\/\">Rechargeable battery packs<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/iBrid-Nano-Battery-Charger-P1284\/\">Charger<\/a> w\/ Cord<\/li>\n<li>6 Buffing foam pads <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/Blue-Coarse-Foam-Pad-P885\/125-S5\/\">COARSE 1.25&#8243;<\/a><\/li>\n<li>6 Buffing foam pads <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/Yellow-Polishing-Foam-Pad-P887\/125-S5\/\">FINE 1.25&#8243;<\/a><\/li>\n<li>4 Buffing foam pads <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/Blue-Coarse-Foam-Pad-P885\/2-S4\/\">COARSE 2&#8243;<\/a><\/li>\n<li>4 Buffing foam pads <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/Yellow-Polishing-Foam-Pad-P887\/2-S4\/\">FINE 2&#8243;<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/Zephir-Gloss-Coarse-Gel-Compound-P889\/250-ml-S1\/\">ZEPHIR<\/a> polishing compound 150 ml COARSE<\/li>\n<li>1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/Keramik-Gloss-Fine-Gel-Polish-P891\/250-ml-S1\/\">KERAMIK<\/a> polishing compound 150 ml FINE<\/li>\n<li>1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/iBrid-Nano-Rotary-Function-Unit-P1287\/\">Rotary Functional Unit<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/iBrid-Nano-Orbital-Function-Unit-P1288\/3-mm-S1\/\">3mm Random Orbit Functional Unit<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/iBrid-Nano-Orbital-Function-Unit-P1288\/12-mm-S2\/\">12mm Random Orbit Functional Unit<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/iBrid-Nano-Backing-Plate-P1292\/2-S1\/\">Backing plate 2&#8243;<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/iBrid-Nano-Backing-Plate-P1292\/125-S2\/\">Backing plate 1.25&#8243;<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1 S<a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/iBrid-Nano-Sanding-Backing-Plate-P1293\/125-S1\/\">anding backing plate<\/a>(for use with PSA abrasives)<\/li>\n<li>1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/iBrid-Nano-Horsehair-Medium-Cup-Brush-P1290\/\">Horsehair Medium Cup Brush<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/iBrid-Nano-Nylon-Soft-Cup-Brush-P1289\/\">Nylon Hard Cub Brush<\/a><\/li>\n<li>10 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/iBrid-Nano-Abrasive-Discs-for-Sanding-P2000-P1294\/100-pack-S1\/\">P2000 Abrasive discs 1.25&#8243;<\/a><\/li>\n<li>10 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/iBrid-Nano-Abrasive-Discs-for-Sanding-P3000-P1295\/100-pack-S1\/\">P3000 Abrasive discs 1.25&#8243;<\/a><\/li>\n<li>4 Microfiber Cloths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8038\/28500641223_c83e89d663_b.jpg\" alt=\"ATD | Rupes iBrid Nano\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The center piece of the kit is of course, the iBrid Nano Polisher. \u00a0While it may look like an oversized electric toothbrush, I am hopeful that this tool will help us deliver even better results to our customers by allowing us to reach areas that were previously out of the range of our other machines.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8190\/29157941495_d3b443e063_b.jpg\" alt=\"ATD | Rupes iBrid Nano\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At first glance, the tool feels nice in the hand. \u00a0It is made of a combination of plastic and metal components which make it lightweight, but sturdy feeling. \u00a0The trigger is easy to control, and the speed dial is nice and smooth.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8290\/28539401363_e46c9ea5d0_b.jpg\" alt=\"ATD | Rupes iBrid Nano\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I am really looking forward to spending some time operating this machine. \u00a0I can think of countless uses for this small tool, especially with the freedom of being cordless, so I am hoping that it lives up to the hype that has been generated since it was first revealed. \u00a0The kit is an impressive display of detailing goodies, but the high end fit and finish of the packaging\u00a0is only a small part of what I hope this package will\u00a0deliver. \u00a0I plan to spend many months getting to know this machine, and will follow up with an in depth review with my experiences at a later date.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unboxing: Rupes iBrid 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