Best DA Polisher for Beginner

**motors** · 03-10-2013, 07:46 PM

Hi all,
Apoligies if this post is the wrong area. I am a newbie when it comes to detailing althought I have watched enough of Mike Philips videos to educate myself on the different types of polishers, pads and what product to use . When is comes to the DA Polishers, what is the brand that is most preferred for begineers. I know everyone will have a different opinion but I am hoping to get a concensus.. PC, Mequires , Girots... Flex... I have read Flex to be a good choice but I hoping to get a better price point..

Any advise, opions?

**snowking724** · 03-10-2013, 07:50 PM

I started with a PC. It worked great and I enjoyed using it a few times. I found a great deal on a Flex a while later and after using it thought I should have bought one in the first place.

**BobbyG** · 03-10-2013, 07:54 PM

I still have my first dual action polisher and it works well to this day....

Porter Cable 7424

A perfect match!

Here's some great information by Mike Phillips that will help you.

**Bigbull2984** · 03-10-2013, 07:58 PM

For a beginner you cant go wrong with one of the big 3; Megs, Griots, or PC.

I personally like the Megs GV110, I would grab that with a 5in backing plate and six pack of LC flat pads, and one 3 pack LC Hydro tech pads.

I take it this is for personal use?

**Hades02** · 03-10-2013, 08:00 PM

I actually was in the same boat 4 years ago. I came to the decision that I did not want to buy the cheaper ones and then upgrade to a flex (now possibly rupes) So I bit the bullet and bought the flex 3401. Glad that I did because my next step was to step up to a rotary but the flex made it not necessary since I only do this as a hobby. I did just order the 4 inch back plate for it and am now ordering the griots 3 inch for those very tight spots. Lots of folks are getting great results with the PC, Megs, and Griots, just takes a little longer.

**UCD** · 03-10-2013, 08:02 PM

GG 6" then Rupes

**Sunshyne** · 03-10-2013, 08:21 PM

GG 6" is really strong for its class and economical.

**Klasse Act** · 03-10-2013, 08:33 PM

I consider myself a beginner and I use both of the GG machines, the 3" & 6" and I've been very happy with them. I have some aggressive swirls to tackle as soon as the weather breaks and to help me I've bought the LC cyan blue pad and Meg's M101, looking forward to my GG machines going to the next level.

GG offers a lifetime warrenty as well, can't go wrong there, not to mention their great customer service!

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**poweraid** · 03-10-2013, 09:07 PM

I started with gg6 , did my first correction with it and got infected with the AG virus . got myself a flex 3401 soon after. I love the power of the flex for correction and I use gg6 and gg3 for smaller areas and for wax and sealant applications . few thousand dollars later , I now have the pe-14 , but for me there is a learning curve that I'm working through with .