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Jdsuperbee13
06-06-2015, 07:06 PM
So I finally got a chance to see the video and pictures of the product with pads and chemicals and it looks like a pretty good machine. Like the Rupes, it comes in 15mm and 21mm throws. Anyone else looking at their new DA polisher? I'm trying to step up from the Porter Cable 7424XP and this looks like a good option vs the Torq I was considering.
Pats300zx
06-06-2015, 07:10 PM
Looks like a great machine. Reviews so far from Detailers who used it pre-release are excellent. More power. Lifetime warranty. Win !!!!
Jdsuperbee13
06-06-2015, 07:10 PM
Looks like a great machine. Reviews so far from Detailers who used it pre-release are excellent. More power. Lifetime warranty. Win !!!!


Now the decision is if I want to get the 15mm or 21mm throw lol.


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d33p
06-06-2015, 07:15 PM
It's a 2yr warranty. The lifetime warranty is only againsts defects and there are exclusions.
ski2
06-06-2015, 09:54 PM
It's a 2yr warranty. The lifetime warranty is only againsts defects and there are exclusions.

The lifetime warranty on the GG 6 is no different--it's against defects in workmanship or parts. Griot's customer service has been excellent and there are many post on AG and other forums of how Griots replaced a problematic GG 6 with not questions asked.
d33p
06-06-2015, 10:41 PM
The lifetime warranty on the GG 6 is no different--it's against defects in workmanship or parts. Griot's customer service has been excellent and there are many post on AG and other forums of how Griots replaced a problematic GG 6 with not questions asked.


I tried to find the warranty info of the gg6 and could not find it on AG nor GGs website so I couldnt compare them. If thats the case, then cool.

My concern was that I own things with "lifetime warranties" and when you call they are like "sorry thats not covered"....infuriating!
AMarkham40
06-07-2015, 01:41 AM
I tried to find the warranty info of the gg6 and could not find it on AG nor GGs website so I couldnt compare them. If thats the case, then cool.

My concern was that I own things with "lifetime warranties" and when you call they are like "sorry thats not covered"....infuriating!

I accidently had a towel wrap up in my GG6 when "cleaning a pad on the fly" which snapped the shaft on the backing plate in half. Sent it to Griot's & they sent me a brand new one! Mine was around a year old at the time.
Firehouse Mike
06-07-2015, 03:01 AM
I tried to find the warranty info of the gg6 and could not find it on AG nor GGs website so I couldnt compare them. If thats the case, then cool.

My concern was that I own things with "lifetime warranties" and when you call they are like "sorry thats not covered"....infuriating!


Warranty info is under their Customer Service tab......really is pretty much lifetime for defects , but does not cover normal wear and tear from use (duh) :buffing:

Mike
Meghan
06-07-2015, 06:20 AM
Griots has been outstanding with their warranty and customer service since day one. I would expect nothing less with these units.
Zubair
06-07-2015, 06:46 AM
The throw of a Rupes and the amps and wattage of a Flex- the best of both worlds. The only issue I see is the rpm or opm which is low, something common with long throw DA's.
Jdsuperbee13
06-07-2015, 05:01 PM
So would y'all suggest going with the flex DA as an upgrade to the PC 7424XP?
VISITOR
06-07-2015, 05:49 PM
So would y'all suggest going with the flex DA as an upgrade to the PC 7424XP?

no comparison, you are comparing two different animals. when the flex first came out years ago (since then nobody has copied it to my knowledge) it didn't have the option for different backing plates like they do now and you can run 4"-6.5" pads to pretty much cover most all your detailing needs. it's a beast...

Flex XC 3401 VRG vs. Porter Cable 7424 (http://paintcare-n-detailing.com/flex_demo.html)
Jdsuperbee13
06-07-2015, 05:55 PM
no comparison, you are comparing two different animals. when the flex first came out years ago (since then nobody has copied it to my knowledge) it didn't have the option for different backing plates like they do now and you can run 4"-6.5" pads to pretty much cover most all your detailing needs. it's a beast...



Flex XC 3401 VRG vs. Porter Cable 7424 (http://paintcare-n-detailing.com/flex_demo.html)


That's why I was saying do y'all suggest I upgrade from the PC to the Flex. If I'm gonna spend a good chunk of change, I want it to be on the right product.


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VISITOR
06-07-2015, 05:59 PM
That's why I was saying do y'all suggest I upgrade from the PC to the Flex. If I'm gonna spend a good chunk of change, I want it to be on the right product.

if it were me, I would personally go with the flex DA over the others right now. it's more versatile with the different backing plate & pads and their won't be a stalling issue if that bothers you. so many great choices out there these days, just got to find what you personally like and are comfortable with... :dblthumb2:
Jdsuperbee13
06-07-2015, 06:02 PM
if it were me, I would personally go with the flex DA over the others right now. it's more versatile with the different backing plate & pads and their won't be a stalling issue if that bothers you. so many great choices out there these days, just got to find what you personally like and are comfortable with... :dblthumb2:


I'm looking for a product that's going to be able to achieve the most minimal work to the hardcore jobs. A tool that has enough power to do a good thorough job.


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