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Looking for a polisher
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.
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Re: Looking for a polisher
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.
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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.
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I make most of my money with a PC 7424, Meguiar's liquids, and Buff and Shine pads...
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Get a Rupes Mark II you won't regret it.
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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.
It is no coincidence that man's best friend cannot talk.
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Originally Posted by
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.
Originally Posted by
ski2
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...
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Originally Posted by
Rsurfer
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.
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