$ for $ best buffer

**Deep18** · 12-30-2013, 03:53 PM

Dollar for Dollar what's your pick? Rupes, Porter Cable, Flex, something cool I've never heard about. All around use (compounding, polishing, waxing/sealing).

**Evan.J** · 12-30-2013, 04:05 PM

I will say either the Flex or the Rupes.

No I will not get into a discussion on which on is better

**Scott@IncrediblyDetailed** · 12-30-2013, 04:36 PM

It's largely subjective and depends on your needs. If you are going to use it to correct paint once a month or less I think GG6 is your answer. If you correct paint once or more a week I think rupes or flex is your best bet.

The real advantage to the more expensive and powerful machines is that they save time. If you aren't doing this for money, saving less than an hour on a car isn't that big of a deal, if you are buffing out a car or two a day then saving the time is worth the extra investment.

**Just02896** · 12-30-2013, 05:10 PM

I love my flex but have a rupes 75e mini with 4" coming for rids correction and intricate work. They are both awesome machines! I just wish rupes would make a forced rotation machine! Take your pick though as neither could be a wrong choice!

**RLucky82** · 12-30-2013, 05:55 PM

Dollar for dollar? GG6 for sure. Slightly better then the porter cable. And even if your detailing every day you will still be using it!

**ScottB** · 12-30-2013, 06:01 PM

I love my Flex 3401 ... .but haven't tried all the Rupes offerings.

**Audios S6** · 12-30-2013, 06:22 PM

Since I only do detailing on the side I'll only speak for the beginners and casual users. The griots is definitely my pick. It has more power that competitor's machines and the lifetime warranty - just can't beat it for the money.

**AeroCleanse** · 12-30-2013, 06:57 PM

Makita rotary with a dynabrade head. Get the best of rotary and long throw DA

**Rsurfer** · 12-30-2013, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by AeroCleanse

Makita rotary with a dynabrade head. Get the best of rotary and long throw DA

How heavy is that set up?

**ken tuep** · 12-30-2013, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by Rsurfer

How heavy is that set up?

Bout 84 pounds! Haha
Probably close to 9lbs I'd guess. I had tried one at a bodyshop once, the dynabrade attachment feels wrong.

I also think the best tool depends on your needs. How often you use it, and how much you want to spend. For keeping up your own vehicles, the GG6 is obviously the cheapest choice. But if you like the finer things in life, definitely a flex or rupes.

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