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    Birthday present ... GG 6" & 3" or Flex 3401 bundle?

    So the wifey asked what I wanted for my birthday in two weeks and I jokingly said a new buffer! She said another one! (I have the Megs g2 110, Makita DA orbital, and 9227 ... For the moment I am setup with every backing plate from 3" - 6" and pads from 3" to 7" foam, wool, Surbuf ...

    Do I really need it? Probably not, would I like it? Absolutely!
    It's either a new toy or a trip to the coast fishing and stay at a condo...

    What would you do?

    I kinda think the 3401 is the missing weapon in the arsenal ... Two other machines for te price of one is tempting!

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    Re: Birthday present ... GG 6" & 3" or Flex 3401 bundle?

    Go for the 3401. It's a great machine. You'll never want to use a lesser DA again.

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    Re: Birthday present ... GG 6" & 3" or Flex 3401 bundle?

    Quote Originally Posted by CleanGene View Post
    You'll never want to use a lesser DA again.
    Not true. If you plan on using the Meg's DA MF system, go with the GG. The Meg's system is truly awesome! However, 3401 is GREAT, too! I have both. I would NOT waste your money on the GG 3". I had it and sold it.
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    Re: Birthday present ... GG 6" & 3" or Flex 3401 bundle?

    The Microfiber DA does work, but it is extremely SLOW! This is true!

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    Re: Birthday present ... GG 6" & 3" or Flex 3401 bundle?

    Quote Originally Posted by CleanGene View Post
    The Microfiber DA does work, but it is extremely SLOW! This is true!


    ooooohhhhhh i so don t like SLOW.... and truth be known this is the first anyone has mentioned that the MF DA combo is slow.

    Mark how does Surbuf play with the 3401?

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    Re: Birthday present ... GG 6" & 3" or Flex 3401 bundle?

    Quote Originally Posted by CleanGene View Post
    The Microfiber DA does work, but it is extremely SLOW! This is true!
    Slow? I think it cuts faster than anything I've ever used on my 3401!
    '03 Corvette Z06

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    Re: Birthday present ... GG 6" & 3" or Flex 3401 bundle?

    Quote Originally Posted by fredcandetail View Post
    ooooohhhhhh i so don t like SLOW.... and truth be known this is the first anyone has mentioned that the MF DA combo is slow.

    Mark how does Surbuf play with the 3401?
    Fred,

    It's not slow, if anything, it cuts FAST!!!

    I think the DA MF system with the GG DA cuts better than surbuf/M105 on my 3401. The DA MF finishes noticeably better, too. Mechanically, surbufs will work better on a traditional DA. However, the forced rotation of the Flex is AWESOME!!!
    '03 Corvette Z06

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    Re: Birthday present ... GG 6" & 3" or Flex 3401 bundle?

    However, just noticed you already have the G110v2(you can use the MF system with that), go with the 3401!!!!!! The GG 3" is terrible, IMO.
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    Re: Birthday present ... GG 6" & 3" or Flex 3401 bundle?

    Quote Originally Posted by fredcandetail View Post
    So the wifey asked what I wanted for my birthday in two weeks and I jokingly said a new buffer! She said another one! (I have the Megs g2 110, Makita DA orbital, and 9227 ... For the moment I am setup with every backing plate from 3" - 6" and pads from 3" to 7" foam, wool, Surbuf ...

    Do I really need it? Probably not, would I like it? Absolutely!
    It's either a new toy or a trip to the coast fishing and stay at a condo...

    What would you do?

    I kinda think the 3401 is the missing weapon in the arsenal ... Two other machines for te price of one is tempting!
    I haave the 3in GG. I dont reach for it much. I have my old PC 7424 with 3.5in BP and use 4in pads for smaller areas and spot buffing. Only use the 3in in really tight spots.

    Is your Megs 110 the newer one? The V2? If not the GG6in may be the way to go and save money. Or get the GG 6in and tthe DAMF system. If you are the V2, then I'd Flex 3401 it.
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    Flex 3401, Porter Cable PC7424 (the old non-XP model).

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    Re: Birthday present ... GG 6" & 3" or Flex 3401 bundle?

    The Microfiber DA System is not sow by any means! It cuts very fast IMHO.

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