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08-15-2009, 08:50 PM
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| Dual action random orbital polisher?
I am a newb for this. I have only done polishing by hand and even that I am new to! I am considering buying a machine and start practicing on my old cars. What machine should I buy and what should I know about what pads etc to get?
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08-15-2009, 08:58 PM
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| Re: Dual action random orbital polisher?
It depends. I would say that if you are just going to do your own car, you would be happy with the new Porter Cable XP. If you are thinking of ever branching out and doing other cars for side money, you should look at the FLEX.
For pads, you have the EDGE system which some like and some do not, but I think it is pretty cool and convienient so have hot swap double sided pads.
The other pad type is the LC pads which for PC should be flat or the CCS which is just useless to me. You also have the cobra slotted pads.
My personal opinion is that the best PC pads are just pads that are plain and flat surfaced. I have not noticed any difference at all from the classic flat pads to all the fancy ones. The only pads Ive truly noticed a difference from is the Kompressor pads on the rotary.
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08-15-2009, 09:49 PM
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| Re: Dual action random orbital polisher?
I too am looking for a starter set, but I like the Griot machine. The Bail Handle looks like it would be more comfortable to use in the long runs. The Griot also looks like it has better specs than the PC-XP.
Just a couple of hours left for me to buy my order with 20% off.
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08-15-2009, 09:50 PM
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| Re: Dual action random orbital polisher?
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08-15-2009, 10:11 PM
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| Re: Dual action random orbital polisher?
the Flex would be the best choice, if you could swing the cost which is about $300. otherwise, i would get the PC7424XP or G110 (you can't go wrong with either of them). i would hold off on the new Griots D/A, until there is more feedback on it...
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08-15-2009, 11:01 PM
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| Re: Dual action random orbital polisher?
I have of the NEW Griot's buffer and love it. I only have the old PC not the new XP to compare to, the G has a lot more power to turn 6.5" pads. So far I would not hesitate to buy another. Keep in mind I'm a noob too!
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08-15-2009, 11:53 PM
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| Re: Dual action random orbital polisher?
Do you worry about the little cushion you have between the 6" backing plate and the 6.5" pads on the Griot DA Buffer ?
Are you worried you might damage your paint with so little of a Pad sticking past the Backing Plate ?
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08-16-2009, 02:43 AM
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| Re: Dual action random orbital polisher?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Buckskincolt  I have of the NEW Griot's buffer and love it. I only have the old PC not the new XP to compare to, the G has a lot more power to turn 6.5" pads. So far I would not hesitate to buy another. Keep in mind I'm a noob too! | anyway of posting a video of it on from speed 1 though 6?
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08-16-2009, 03:44 AM
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| Re: Dual action random orbital polisher?
Having mostly used Meguiar's products, can't go wrong with the G100/PC7424 or other variants and the new PC7424XP. Meguiar's has a G110 that is made to Meguiar's specifications and appears to be a great machine and has a more oomph than the original PC7424.
pads? I use Meguiar's pads, 8007/8207 for polishing- 9007/9207 for finishing and I have 8007/8207 pads for cutting when needed.
AG has a great selection of Dual Action kits..... Car Buffers, Car Polishers.....
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