Looking for a polisher

[Duckyscrubs]

I want to polish my car but I'm not sure where to start. There are a ton of polishing kits on this site but I wanted recommendations on what's great for someone new to this as well as a bang for my buck. I'm working with an 07 sentra now but I'd like a polisher that's gonna last since I'm in the market for a new car.

[dennis hiip]

Favorites and opinions are without end here. Anything sold here are excellent and you can't go wrong. Stick with a dual action. IMO long throw 15mm is a wise choice just starting out. There are also Chinese knock offs about half the cost with good reviews on Youtube and Amazon. For me, the fun is in the hunt.

[spazzz]

Porter Cable 7424 is ok,I have one, but the Griots Garage is suppose to have a little more power for a few extra dollars.

You will definitely need a 5" backing plate for some 5inch pads which you will also need.
Don't bother with the 6"inch backing plate or any 6"pad deals.
I honestly would never mess with any kind of package deals. I looked at all of them and there is always something that just aint right.

[VISITOR]

Griots Garage 6 Inch Random Orbital Polisher
You can always add a G15 and/or G21 to compliment the GG6 later down the road..

Griots Garage 5 Inch Vented Orbital Backing Plate

Griots Garage 3 inch HD Backing Plate

Griots Garage 5.5 inch BOSS Foam and Microfiber Pads

Griots Garage 3 inch BOSS Foam and Microfiber Pads

OR (for pads as it's a personal preference)

Lake Country ThinPro Foam Pad System 5.5 Inch

Lake Country ThinPro Foam Pad System 3.5 Inch

[dlc95]

I make most of my money with a PC 7424, Meguiar's liquids, and Buff and Shine pads...

[Rsurfer]

Get a Rupes Mark II you won't regret it.

[PaulMys]

Grab a Griot's GG6. Awesome polisher for a beginner, and the lifetime warranty and Griot's second-to-none customer service seal the deal.

[ski2]

Stick with a Griots GG6 for your first polisher. Here's a write up by Mike Philips that may help--Here's what you need to get into machine polishing - Recommendations for a beginner by Mike Phillips

[VISITOR]

Grab a Griot's GG6. Awesome polisher for a beginner, and the lifetime warranty and Griot's second-to-none customer service seal the deal.

Stick with a Griots GG6 for your first polisher. Here's a write up by Mike Philips that may help--Here's what you need to get into machine polishing - Recommendations for a beginner by Mike Phillips

purchasing a long throw polisher as a first polisher isn't a good/wise idea, but rather a companion to the GG6 (or similar/smaller stroke DA) to cover most of your basis around the whole vehicle. your limited to areas you can polish, not to mention pad selection as well...

[Ronin47]

Get a Rupes Mark II you won't regret it.

Agreed, also the Rupes Duetto is a 12mm, super smooth polisher compared to the Chinese knock off stuff.