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  • Makita PO5000C

    3 9.38%
  • FLEX XC 3401

    9 28.13%
  • Rupes BigFoot LHR15 MarkII

    5 15.63%
  • RUPES BigFoot LK 900E Mille

    6 18.75%
  • Other

    14 43.75%
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    Re: Which polisher should I get?

    I haven't tried the Makita, or the Mille yet. I'll probably have the Mille before the Makita though.

    I've used the gen 3 gg6 and it wasn't enough of an improvement over the 7424 to warrant purchasing one - for me.

    The 3401 however, is an excellent tool. Immensely powerful, and is a huge difference from a random orbital, free spinning pad.

    You didn't mention what size plate and pads you have for the 7424.

    If you haven't yet used the 5" plate / 5.5" pads on it, you will notice a pretty significant difference from the 6.5" in terms of operator comfort, and overall performance.

    There are all sorts of new wool and microfiber pads on the market that offer increased cutting power over traditional foam pad systems.

    I urge people who haven't tried it, to consider trying the Meguiar's D300 compound with their 5" microfiber pad and plate system before moving to another tool... But that doesn't usually work for someone that has the hots for a new machine!

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    Re: Which polisher should I get?

    I vote for the Flex. After I made the change from PC to Flex years ago I found I was accomplishing more in 1/2 the time. Part was improvement in technique, but part was the power of the Flex.


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    Re: Which polisher should I get?

    Quote Originally Posted by dlc95 View Post
    I haven't tried the Makita, or the Mille yet. I'll probably have the Mille before the Makita though.

    I've used the gen 3 gg6 and it wasn't enough of an improvement over the 7424 to warrant purchasing one - for me.

    The 3401 however, is an excellent tool. Immensely powerful, and is a huge difference from a random orbital, free spinning pad.

    You didn't mention what size plate and pads you have for the 7424.

    If you haven't yet used the 5" plate / 5.5" pads on it, you will notice a pretty significant difference from the 6.5" in terms of operator comfort, and overall performance.

    There are all sorts of new wool and microfiber pads on the market that offer increased cutting power over traditional foam pad systems.

    I urge people who haven't tried it, to consider trying the Meguiar's D300 compound with their 5" microfiber pad and plate system before moving to another tool... But that doesn't usually work for someone that has the hots for a new machine!
    The main reason for looking into a new polisher is I feel like the PC may have some issues, its plastic cover around the head is starting to break, it gets hotter than it used too and It has a bad vibration that wasn't there...i think it has a bearing going out.



    Also what about the 3401...there are several differences between 3401's

    If I were to look at 3401 should I get the standard one or the vrg?

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    Re: Which polisher should I get?

    Quote Originally Posted by Franko07 View Post
    The main reason for looking into a new polisher is I feel like the PC may have some issues, its plastic cover around the head is starting to break, it gets hotter than it used too and It has a bad vibration that wasn't there...i think it has a bearing going out.



    Also what about the 3401...there are several differences between 3401's

    If I were to look at 3401 should I get the standard one or the vrg?
    I'm only aware of the 3401 110 volt, and 220 volt (for Europe).

    I believe they are all XC 3401 VRG models.

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    Re: Which polisher should I get?

    Quote Originally Posted by dlc95 View Post
    I'm only aware of the 3401 110 volt, and 220 volt (for Europe).

    I believe they are all XC 3401 VRG models.
    your right, i went back and looked, the difference i was seeing was the rotary and was 3403

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    Re: Which polisher should I get?

    Quote Originally Posted by Franko07 View Post
    The main reason for looking into a new polisher is I feel like the PC may have some issues, its plastic cover around the head is starting to break, it gets hotter than it used too and It has a bad vibration that wasn't there...i think it has a bearing going out.



    Also what about the 3401...there are several differences between 3401's

    If I were to look at 3401 should I get the standard one or the vrg?
    Your Porter Cable may be getting hot, but the FLEX gets really hot in my opinion.

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    Re: Which polisher should I get?

    Quote Originally Posted by WaxMaster1 View Post
    Your Porter Cable may be getting hot, but the FLEX gets really hot in my opinion.
    That's true too!

    I did another bucket truck tree service truck with it yesterday, and the spindle housing was roasting.

    Small price to pay for being able to knock that thing out relatively quickly.

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    Re: Which polisher should I get?

    Quote Originally Posted by Franko07 View Post
    after looking at the price of the gg6 i may buy it and the Makita P05000c with lake city pads unless someone has evidence that sways me.
    If you're getting the GG6 and another then get the Flex as the GG6 will help you where no forced rotation is needed and then when needed, you can use the beast. I think that will be better than the more expensive Makita because people say the Makita in free spinning mode is useless due to stalling so you'd only be using it in forced mode anyways which is where the Flex excels.
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    Re: Which polisher should I get?

    Quote Originally Posted by Ebg18t View Post
    I vote for the Flex. After I made the change from PC to Flex years ago I found I was accomplishing more in 1/2 the time. Part was improvement in technique, but part was the power of the Flex.
    Flex is the way to go. Forced rotation means no worries on less than flat/perfect surfaces. It's powerful and finishes out extremely well when paired with the right pads and technique.
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    Re: Which polisher should I get?

    Yes, when it comes to the Makita and free spin, it's worthless for correction, the 5.5mm isn't enough to keep pad rotation..perfect for wood sanding, clay disc , machine sanding and LSP appliction.. I have yet to come across a free spin machine under 8mm useful for paint correction..

    Now Makita in forced is the better out of the 3 machines

    Side by side does everything the 3401 can. It better with no issues like vibration or heat.

    Has most RPM paired with the 2nd most OPM... yields the quickest correction speed.

    I believe it's the better designed of the 3 too.
    Also the cheapest to buy at 320.

    Mille would easily be my 2nd choice.. but it's the most expensive of the 3

    Oh another plus for the Makita, you can install a 3in plate to have 3in forced

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