Yeah, another polisher question...

[RippyD]

^^^ Been doing a ton of reading as well and this seems to be sum up what I've read in a concise manner. Mike says a Flex vs. anything free spinning is apples to oranges - I get that. Still need to know when an apple or orange is more applicable for the menu. Many have written that the Flex will beat you up a little since you have to muscle it, which I also get. More muscle for less time on curves, or longer time with less muscle in the those areas seems to be the biggest differentiator. That and that the Flex isn't as particular about pads since it's going to spin whatever you attach to it.

[DaveT435]

Well with your schedule I would also want your polishing experience to be as enjoyable as possible. I would go with a 21 mm machine, either Rupes or Griot's, then get either a mini or an ibird. I have all of these machines. Get a 5 inch plate for the 21 mm machine. Make most of your pads 5.5 inch. I would probably get a minimum number of pads in 6.5 this will help your efficiency working on vehicles that have large flat panels.

The 21 mm machine I have the Griot's and really like it. I have 15 mm both a Rupes Mark II and a Flex. I would get the Griot's for the warranty.

[Mike@ShineStruck]

Po5000c is best of both worlds
I pick it up more then my G21 now

[BudgetPlan1]

Started with GG6 last year, picked up Flex 3401, Rupes ONE 15 Mk 2 and Rupes Mini.

Flex = compound quickly, Rupes = polish, Mini = small spots.

If your doing larger vehicles, Flex just eats defects the quickest.

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[dlc95]

You already have a random orbital tool. As nice as the Rupes stuff is, it still has that random orbital feel to it, as well as the stall characteristics- which makes them very safe tools.

So, since you already have the PC, maybe consider the 3401. I always found the flex smooth and easy to use. The Flex has tons of torque too. You can definitely feel it's power compared to the PC.