Recommend me a POWERFUL 3" polisher

[conman1395]

I really like my PCXP with Griot’s 3inch BP. It’s a little “wobbly” at low speeds but 4 and up feels great! Works well for mirrors, bumper areas, edging(although not as perfect as a rotary), spot corrections(especially if one stepping and need to bump up your correction on a deeper scratch here or there), glass and headlights.

Only downside besides feeling a bit “wobbly” would be what Mike mentioned, it’s a larger frame then the GG3 so it can present a problem in very tight spots.

For a 3 or 4-inch pad you shouldn't be going much more than speed 4 to begin with. I don't even use 6 with a 5.5 inch pad. That's my issue with the larger body polishers. They work, yeah. I did it for a few years, but using a purpose built and balanced machine for 3 or 4-inch pad makes a huge difference because most of the work is being done between speeds 3-5 on all machines.

[dlc95]

I have 3.5", and 3" plates I use on Porter Cable 7424 tools, as well as Rupes Mini.

They seem to get the job done just fine.

I wish Buff and Shine made 3" plates and "Grip Pads"...

[Dr Oldz]

For a 3 or 4-inch pad you shouldn't be going much more than speed 4 to begin with. I don't even use 6 with a 5.5 inch pad. That's my issue with the larger body polishers. They work, yeah. I did it for a few years, but using a purpose built and balanced machine for 3 or 4-inch pad makes a huge difference because most of the work is being done between speeds 3-5 on all machines.

The PC isn’t even purpose built for polishing paint... it’s actually designed as a sander.

[VISITOR]

Griots GG6 with the 3 inch set up. Absolutely amazing results!

and the GG3 with the 2" DA conversion works well too...

[Dr Oldz]

To the OP.....

If you are looking for a compact polisher with some serious power, I suggest the Mini Spinny

FLEX PE8 Kompakt Rotary Polisher, motorcycle polisher


Everyone is suggestion DA but a rotary is much more precise as the edge of the pad is doing 100% work where a DA you have to deal with the ghosting footprint as it’s the nature of a DA. See below article by MP.

https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...ting+footprint

[VISITOR]

if you could foot the bill (i'm sure it's worth it), the flex xfe 7-12 80 would be a great choice. if on a budget, the adam's SK mini seems to be a good option as well...

[Coatingsarecrack]

If power and performance trump price, I’d go with the flex over Rupes. Just read better reviews and same with their larger polishers.... stalling seems to be an issue. Did not read about any issues with the flex.

Because I’m new, only doing 2 cars (3” on one) I went with the Adams SK mini. Could not find anyone with anything bad to say.


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[Mike@ShineStruck]

I know of a powerful 12mm 3in polisher, but since AGO doesn't sell it, I'm not allowed to mention it.. it has 900 watt motor with 6500 OPM :-)
So next best option is GG6 with Griot HD 3in plate with LC Thinpros