Rupes Usa

About RUPES USA

RUPES USA traces its roots to 1947, when RUPES SpA was founded in Milan, Italy with a singular focus: engineering professional-grade polishing and finishing tools that raise the bar for every user who picks them up. The acronym RUPES itself stands for "special pneumatic and electric tools" in Italian — a name that speaks directly to the brand's core identity. Over the decades, the company pioneered landmark innovations including the first electric palm sander, integrated dust-removal systems, and an automated motor-manufacturing line that set new standards for consistency and quality.

In 2015, RUPES SpA bolstered its North American presence by acquiring Cyclo Toolmakers — a Denver-based company that had been building two-headed polishers since 1951 — and reincorporating it as RUPES USA, headquartered in Louisville, Colorado. This move united decades of Italian engineering excellence with deep American detailing market expertise, creating a brand uniquely positioned to serve both professional body shops and passionate enthusiasts across the country.

The BigFoot System: A New Standard in Paint Correction

RUPES USA is perhaps best known for its celebrated BigFoot platform, which redefined what was possible in machine polishing. When RUPES introduced a random orbital polisher with an unprecedented 10mm orbit throw in 2008, it changed the physics of paint correction. Under the BigFoot umbrella, the brand offers a full ecosystem of professional polishers — from the compact LHR75E Mini designed for tight panel edges and door jambs, to the flagship LHR21 Mark III with its wide 21mm orbit ideal for large body panels, to the iBrid Nano, a cordless handheld tool capable of switching between 3mm and 12mm orbits for pinpoint precision detailing. Rotary options such as the LH19E round out the lineup for heavy-duty correction work requiring maximum cutting power.

What sets RUPES apart is not just the machines themselves, but the philosophy behind the entire BigFoot buffers and polishers system. Every tool is engineered for ergonomic balance, minimal vibration, and consistent power delivery — reducing user fatigue during extended professional sessions without ever sacrificing performance or paint-safe results.

A Complete Detailing Ecosystem

RUPES USA goes well beyond the machine. Their D-A rubbing compounds and polishes are formulated specifically to complement the BigFoot machines and pads, featuring advanced abrasive technology optimized for cutting performance and a clean, dust-minimized finish. The UNO line takes things further as a universally compatible range for last-step paint correction and protection.

Matching polisher backing plates are precision-engineered to pair with RUPES machines, ensuring secure pad attachment, optimized heat dissipation, and reduced vibration during long polishing sessions. Completing the system, RUPES polishing bonnets — including foam, microfiber, and wool options — are designed to work in concert with the BigFoot machines for every stage of paint correction, from aggressive defect removal to final finishing.

Trusted by Professionals Worldwide

From independent detail shops to high-volume automotive body facilities, RUPES USA has earned a reputation for delivering tools that perform reliably under demanding professional conditions. Whether you are correcting deep swirl marks, refining a freshly painted panel, or applying a final gloss to a show car, the RUPES system provides the precision and consistency that professionals depend on. Italian-engineered and American-supported, RUPES USA represents one of the most cohesive and performance-focused tooling ecosystems in the detailing industry today.