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New small polisher
Hi all
I haven't been active here but thank you all for all the great sharing and advice I have picked up from the forum.
Here's my question. I have a 15mm DA that I am using with good success, but need something more compact that takes smaller pads so I can get into the curves and smaller areas on a couple Camaros I am now taking take care of.
I have narrowed down my choices to a Flex PE8 or Griots G8.
Very different but both will I think do the job and are well reviewed.
It seems like the Flex may be more powerful being a rotary. That might be nice when knocking out deeper defects in small areas.
The Griots is priced well, and being a DA gives me a little more confidence to go after a scratch without as much risk of harm.
Anyone have thoughts on this decision?
Thanks in advance!
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Re: New small polisher
Check out the Adams mini. Great reviews. I have one and like it a lot.
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I just bought the new Griots small DA and it's great, a big improvement over the previous generation.
Griot's G8 Mini Random Orbital Polisher, 3 Inch Polisher, 3 inch Dual Action Polisher, 3" buffer
And don't forget about the lifetime warranty.
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I have a PE8 and almost never use it. It's geared too high. Headlights is what I use it for now.
I would get a Flex or Griots mini DA.
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Re: New small polisher
If you have a PC you can get a 4 inch backing plate and pads
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Spend the money and get a Flex PiXiE. Trust me.... one of the best tools out there.
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Re: New small polisher
Originally Posted by
custmsprty
Thanks for the feedback! The warranty is on thing i like. Plus, when the US/Canada border reopens I can visit Griots, which is not that far from me.
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Originally Posted by
DUBL0WS6
If you have a PC you can get a 4 inch backing plate and pads
Good thought. No PC. I have an Adams SK 15.
I think ultimately I would prefer to have two separate polishers so I can bounce between easily mid job if needed.
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Re: New small polisher
Originally Posted by
cdnrod
Hi all
I haven't been active here but thank you all for all the great sharing and advice I have picked up from the forum.
Here's my question. I have a 15mm DA that I am using with good success, but need something more compact that takes smaller pads so I can get into the curves and smaller areas on a couple Camaros I am now taking take care of.
What happens when you try to buff the curved and smaller areas with the 15mm polisher?
Originally Posted by
cdnrod
I have narrowed down my choices to a Flex PE8 or Griots G8.
Two great choices. I've never been a huge fan of the PE8 because the lowest RPM isi 1100 RPM and that's a tick on the fast side for doing delicate or intricate or surgical buffing for my taste.
If you want to go rotary - get the cordless FLEX PE14 - it's not that much larger than the PE8 and dials down to 400 RPM plus - no cord.
The PiXiE is also a great choice - no cord plus you get both a rotary and a 12mm free spin random orbital in one tool. And can maintain pad rotation.
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Originally Posted by
Dr Oldz
Spend the money and get a Flex PiXiE. Trust me.... one of the best tools out there.
Sure looks it. I just don't know if I can splash that kind of dough for tool I will use only a few times per year.
Too many other toys to buy
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