Looking to buy new DA, need advice

[apme123]

So I currently own the HF DA, while it works quite well in regards to correction it leaves my hands tingly and numb after a day of polishing. I am stuck between a Flex 3401 vrg and a griots boss 21. So here are the requirements, The smoothest in regards to use! I also heard that the long throw DAs don't require any downward pressure, that would be a major plus. Is that true?? Please let me know and thanks for all your help.

[Ballistic]

Not feeling the rupes? I love mine..

[custmsprty]

Griots G21 and I have THREE Rupes DA's. This pounds the Rupes 15/21

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w421/custmsprty/20150615_165521_zpsyafeuicc.jpg (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/custmsprty/media/20150615_165521_zpsyafeuicc.jpg.html)

[apme123]

I like the griots warranty. So what's smoother, almost vibration free and requires almost no downward pressure to use. I guess I am looking for something which is more pleasurable to use.

[ski2]

I have the G15 and have found it unbelievably smooth even without Griots pads (just use my B&S 5.5") and you are right--very little downward pressure required and it corrects about 50% faster than my GG6.

[Billy Baldone]

G21.

[custmsprty]

G21.

Cuz you can put a 5" bp on it and still get the 21mm throw!

I made this mistake when I bought the Rupes 15. :props:

[Heisenberg]

Thread hijack -I was planning on getting the G15 this week. I'm a weekend warrior and I do a few jobs on the side and the increased throw of the 21 to the 15 isn't a huge deal to me - should I still opt for the G21?

I still get an increased throw with the 15 but it seems a little more... versatile and manageable then the G21. I'm coming from a Flex 3401.

[apme123]

So g21 with a 5" backing plate will be smother the a flex 3401.

[apme123]

Thread hijack -I was planning on getting the G15 this week. I'm a weekend warrior and I do a few jobs on the side and the increased throw of the 21 to the 15 isn't a huge deal to me - should I still opt for the G21?

I still get an increased throw with the 15 but it seems a little more... versatile and manageable then the G21. I'm coming from a Flex 3401.

You are more then welcome to hijack ;):buffing:

[custmsprty]

The increased throw is a HUGE DEAL. Take it from someone who didn't think so when he bought a Rupes 15 vs the 21. The big difference is that Griot's has accommodated for the difference and the G21 has perfect balance running either backing plate. I have used both backing plates on my G21, go for the BIG THROW!!

[Joe@NextLevelDetail]

The g21 is very smooth especially with there low profile pads.

However the low profile pads are almost useless on contoured edges. As for the inner flex pad to help yes it works.

However it rips so easy at a speed of 4 with heat.

So its kind of useless.

Keep a few hydrotechs in your arsenal I use those on curve panels as the thicker pad helps

[apme123]

Has anyone tried megs MF pads or Buff and Shine MF pads on the G21? If you have does the smoothness change?? Any extra vibrations?

[Joe@NextLevelDetail]

Has anyone tried megs MF pads or Buff and Shine MF pads on the G21? If you have does the smoothness change?? Any extra vibrations?

The buff and shine pad is thicker which will cause more vibration.

The meguiars MF disc is smooth it can get grabby on certain paints however it is fairly smooth. On the majority of paints.

But the thick pads such as the buff n shine are useful for contour curves as it spins more then the thinner ones do

[Heisenberg]

The increased throw is a HUGE DEAL. Take it from someone who didn't think so when he bought a Rupes 15 vs the 21. The big difference is that Griot's has accommodated for the difference and the G21 has perfect balance running either backing plate. I have used both backing plates on my G21, go for the BIG THROW!!

You got it. :xyxthumbs:

Thanks for the tip.