What Polisher should I get? curvy panels

[clidefr0g]

I realize this has probably been asked many times before however..

I have a Jaguar F-Type R, it has a lot of curves and smaller areas. I have a PC7424xp w/ 5" backing plate, ive not had a lot of success with this tool, its pretty lackluster and i would like to upgrade.

I've heard of people putting a 3" plate on it and was wondering peoples opinions on the effectiveness of that and weather a 3" pad is even small enough to do my cars tight areas.

I'm contemplating getting the Griots G9 as a general replacement for the pc but highly value any input you may have.

Thank you.

[Texchappy]

If it were me, and I had an original PC and recently got a G9, I would get a 3 inch backing plate and try some 3 & 4” pads with it. That would be the most expeditious and least expensive option. If that doesn’t work your only other option would be to give up and give me the Jag

[98CayenneTA]

The most efficient way for a 2 stage correction is imo one of 2 ways....

Cut with rotary and finish with free spinning da
Or
Forced rotation like the FLEX Supa BEAST

Long story short, get the FLEX Supa BEAST

[Bruno Soares]

I vote for a Flex Supa BEAST.

FLEX XCE 10-8 125 Corded Polisher

[psnt1ol]

My PC 7424 has been relegated to applying glazes and waxes. I do most of the heavy correction with the flex and finish out with a 15mm throw DA. I am fortunate to have rupes nano , rupes mini, GG G8 , and rotary mini tools at my disposal for all small areas. If I was to have only one... I would use the flex. Gear driven DA with no stalling on curves and I can also tilt the machine to get a smaller footprint for those small areas. An AIO one step ... I would be using my flex.

A GG G9 pair with GG G8 is a great combo since you could complete just about any detailing tasks. put on a 3" stiff brush on the G8 and you can scrub tires. A softer upholstery brush attachment and you can go nuts on the interior. LOL

I love my flex super beast and the 3401 but .... you can have both the G9 and G8 for the price of the flex.

[Rsurfer]

A GG G9 pair with GG G8 is a great combo since you could complete just about any detailing tasks. put on a 3" stiff brush on the G8 and you can scrub tires.

Scrubbing tires with a corded machine is not safe imo. Using a cordless drill for tires is a safer way to clean your tires. Plus a rotary will not stall like a DA will.

[clidefr0g]

im concerned that a g8 or similar 3" polisher would still be too large for a bunch of spots on my car, I was really hoping someone with experience doing an F type could weight in as well.

Theres a rupes nano long neck for sale second hand near me for about 50% off retail atm but id be hard pressed to want to do the whole car with a 2" polisher?

[98CayenneTA]

im concerned that a g8 or similar 3" polisher would still be too large for a bunch of spots on my car, I was really hoping someone with experience doing an F type could weight in as well.

Theres a rupes nano long neck for sale second hand near me for about 50% off retail atm but id be hard pressed to want to do the whole car with a 2" polisher?

You would be absolutley insane to do the whole car with Rupes Nano lol.

Go get the Nano. They are great.

[clidefr0g]

You would be absolutley insane to do the whole car with Rupes Nano lol.

Go get the Nano. They are great.

Hehe I kinda figured that would be the case :P

[Texchappy]

I just got a short neck Nano when they were on sale on Autogeek. It is a great tool. I wouldn’t want to do a whole car, even a swoopy sports car, with it however. Try the PC with a 3” plate and see what you want. If you have a lot of places you can’t get into, get the Nano first. If you think you can get enough with the 3” plate, then you can (a) stay with it (b) upgrade the larger machine or (c) get a Rupes Mini for your 3” duties.

Don’t have a Flex PiXie, but doesn’t it have the choice of 3” and 1” pads? That might be an option.