New small polisher

[cdnrod]

Hi all

I haven't been active here but thank you all for all the great sharing and advice I have picked up from the forum.

Here's my question. I have a 15mm DA that I am using with good success, but need something more compact that takes smaller pads so I can get into the curves and smaller areas on a couple Camaros I am now taking take care of.

I have narrowed down my choices to a Flex PE8 or Griots G8.

Very different but both will I think do the job and are well reviewed.

It seems like the Flex may be more powerful being a rotary. That might be nice when knocking out deeper defects in small areas.

The Griots is priced well, and being a DA gives me a little more confidence to go after a scratch without as much risk of harm.

Anyone have thoughts on this decision?

Thanks in advance!

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[dennis hiip]

Check out the Adams mini. Great reviews. I have one and like it a lot.

[custmsprty]

I just bought the new Griots small DA and it's great, a big improvement over the previous generation.

Griot's G8 Mini Random Orbital Polisher, 3 Inch Polisher, 3 inch Dual Action Polisher, 3" buffer (https://www.autogeek.net/griots-orbital-polisher.html)


And don't forget about the lifetime warranty.

[ducksfan]

I have a PE8 and almost never use it. It's geared too high. Headlights is what I use it for now.

I would get a Flex or Griots mini DA.

[DUBL0WS6]

If you have a PC you can get a 4 inch backing plate and pads

[Dr Oldz]

Spend the money and get a Flex PiXiE. Trust me.... one of the best tools out there.

[cdnrod]

I just bought the new Griots small DA and it's great, a big improvement over the previous generation.

Griot's G8 Mini Random Orbital Polisher, 3 Inch Polisher, 3 inch Dual Action Polisher, 3" buffer (https://www.autogeek.net/griots-orbital-polisher.html)


And don't forget about the lifetime warranty.Thanks for the feedback! The warranty is on thing i like. Plus, when the US/Canada border reopens I can visit Griots, which is not that far from me.

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[cdnrod]

If you have a PC you can get a 4 inch backing plate and padsGood thought. No PC. I have an Adams SK 15.
I think ultimately I would prefer to have two separate polishers so I can bounce between easily mid job if needed.

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[Mike Phillips]

Hi all

I haven't been active here but thank you all for all the great sharing and advice I have picked up from the forum.

Here's my question. I have a 15mm DA that I am using with good success, but need something more compact that takes smaller pads so I can get into the curves and smaller areas on a couple Camaros I am now taking take care of.



What happens when you try to buff the curved and smaller areas with the 15mm polisher?






I have narrowed down my choices to a Flex PE8 or Griots G8.



Two great choices. I've never been a huge fan of the PE8 because the lowest RPM isi 1100 RPM and that's a tick on the fast side for doing delicate or intricate or surgical buffing for my taste.

If you want to go rotary - get the cordless FLEX PE14 - it's not that much larger than the PE8 and dials down to 400 RPM plus - no cord.

The PiXiE is also a great choice - no cord plus you get both a rotary and a 12mm free spin random orbital in one tool. And can maintain pad rotation.


:)

[cdnrod]

Spend the money and get a Flex PiXiE. Trust me.... one of the best tools out there.Sure looks it. I just don't know if I can splash that kind of dough for tool I will use only a few times per year.

Too many other toys to buy [emoji16]

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[cdnrod]

What happens when you try to buff the curved and smaller areas with the 15mm polisher?





Two great choices. I've never been a huge fan of the PE8 because the lowest RPM isi 1100 RPM and that's a tick on the fast side for doing delicate or intricate or surgical buffing for my taste.

If you want to go rotary - get the cordless FLEX PE14 - it's not that much larger than the PE8 and dials down to 400 RPM plus - no cord.

The PiXiE is also a great choice - no cord plus you get both a rotary and a 12mm free spin random orbital in one tool. And can maintain pad rotation.


:)

Thanks for the suggestions!

The two challenges are maintaining pad rotation and effectively cutting. Obviously related. User skill and experience may play into this too [emoji12]

My thoughts are that a smaller tool will just make the curved and tight areas a bit easier and faster.

Lots to consider. That's a couple votes for GG8 and a couple for PiXiE.

Maybe I need to revisit my budget...

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[Rsurfer]

My thoughts are that a smaller tool will just make the curved and tight areas a bit easier and faster.

Lots to consider. That's a couple votes for GG8 and a couple for PiXiE.

Maybe I need to revisit my budget...

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German made versus China made.

[VISITOR]

can't go wrong with either one. both companies are solid as are their products and they back them as well. i love me some red and black (GG/Flex) polishers ;) :dblthumb2:

[rangerbay]

German made versus China made.

You do know Flex is owned by a Chinese company, right?

[Rsurfer]

You do know Flex is owned by a Chinese company, right?
Maybe AG will be a Chinese owed company.