The Hernandez Polisher @ Meguiar's Headquarters (Video)

[hernandez.art13]

Shot this video yesterday over at Meguiar's. My machine held up well compared to the air powered tool. :dblthumb2:


The Hernandez Polisher @ Meguiar's Headquarters - YouTube

[VISITOR]

out of the three used machines used (GG3, G110v2, Pneumatic), which one performed the best and how would you rate them in order...

[hernandez.art13]

out of the three used machines used (GG3, G110v2, Pneumatic), which one performed the best and how would you rate them in order...

1.) G110v2
2.) GG3
3.) Harbor Freight pneumatic

the throw of my machine was bigger than pneumatic's. So I think that is what made it correct faster, also it was a HF tool. My tool probably wouldn't stand a chance against a Rupes air powered tool, but then there would be price of the tool, plus all the other supplies you would need.

Strongest being no. 1 and weakest being no.3

Also you can see the tools in the picture look somewhat similar. I was trying to find an alternative for us without an air supply so we could go smaller if we wanted too.

The tools were being put to the test against 1500 grit sanding marks and all were able to remove them. The G110v2 removed them the fastest so if you ever need to go that aggressive in a small area the G110v2 will get the job done the fastest, but the other 2 can accomplish the same job.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/2314/Pneaumtic_and_GG3.PNG (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/79508)

What played the main role I would say was, compounds, pads, speed, pressure, section passes that were being done by Mike.

Yesterday I said, "what do you guys think about a Rupes 21 with a 2" bp" :laughing:

someone said it would probably break bones lol

[allenk4]

I saw them in action last night.

All the machines were able to conquer 1500 grit sanding marks.

With the tiny 2" pads, power is not an issue at all. I do not think you could stop the pad on either the GG3 or the Megs DA. We didn't test the pneumatic with 2" pads, but it definitely has less power than the other two machines.

The Harbor Freight pneumatic set-up that Mike Stoops uses is actually 3" pads and has a Rupes in-line air regulator to control speed


The Hernandez 2" Polisher (GG3) is the most "handy". In tight confines the housing of the larger Megs DA would block your vision and decrease access.

[hernandez.art13]

The Hernandez 2" Polisher (GG3) is the most "handy". In tight confines the housing of the larger Megs DA would block your vision and decrease access.

Actually forgot about that and yes that is true. The G110 blocked a lot of the vision. Since the yellow housing is so much bigger than the 2" pad and bp. I had to really lean over to be able to see the bp and pad.

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Also, you can see Kyle on the upper left (grey shirt drinking a coldie) on break, lounging and gossiping.... :laughing:

[therapy1]

It looks like that extension you made for the GG3 would make it unstable with that small of a backing plate and pad? Plus that pad looks too small for the backing plate. I get the theory of what you are trying to do but the smaller air tool seems like a safer alternative in a given situation.

[VISITOR]

other than the backing plate/pads, what extension is it that you are using and where was it purchased? i'm sure some would like to know...

p.s. thanks for sharing...

[hernandez.art13]

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^ Since I couldn't see directly over it. I had to lean over a lot when I was using the G110

[hernandez.art13]

other than the backing plate/pads, what extension is it that you are using and where was it purchased? i'm sure some would like to know...

p.s. thanks for sharing...

I had to cut and make the extension myself. I went to Home Depot and bought the hacksaw there. I would have bought the couplers and thread rod at home depot, but they didn't carry it.

So a worker called a hardware store called McFadden-Dale Hardware. luckily they did have the thread rod and couplers in stock so I bought them there. So one might have to go do some hunting around for the thread rod and couplers if there local home depot doesn't carry them.

[hernandez.art13]

Also I would like to say, Thank You Mike Stoops for doing me the favor of testing out my machine, before I put it to use on customers cars.

[hernandez.art13]

It looks like that extension you made for the GG3 would make it unstable with that small of a backing plate and pad? Plus that pad looks too small for the backing plate. I get the theory of what you are trying to do but the smaller air tool seems like a safer alternative in a given situation.

is this Brad B? lol

[allenk4]

My Depot has the couplers

They are next to the uncut threaded rods and angle iron on the nut & bolt aisle.

Larger Pep Boys stores sell 3" threaded rod.