Is there a such thing out there?
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opie2
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Not to my knowledge.
I at one time had bought the griots g8. Worked decent but it was not my cup of tea.
So instead i returned it, and purchased the flex 14-2 150 rotary. I i have shaft extentions for it along with 3 inch backing plate and 3 inch pads along with bigger pads and such.
Didnt have a rotary prior to and it was best choice. I use it so much and has made its money back and then some. I also have supa beast. Flex makes damn good machines imo.
Think about it this way, a rotary can do everything and more than any 3in da can do. And the small difference in size moot
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^^ I actually find the G9 quite capable. Of course it can stall. You should use less pressure when using smaller tools - pad size - according to one well known detailer because of the smaller pad it spins faster. So I started to use a lighter touch on the G9 - compared to the G15, works fine.
Bosko
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Don't you mean G8?...G9 is a 5&6" polisher...he mentioned G8 not G9
briarpatch
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Flex PXE80?
The PXE 80 is not forced rotation but it has good power but can stall if not using proper technique (level). I use it a lot and like it. Much more power than the similar but smaller Rupes Nano. Also realize it may have less power than you’re looking for because it is also battery powered.
MichaelAutogeek
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The PXE does not offered any forced rotation, but it does have a rotary drive to use with the 1" backing plate. But if you use the 12mm function unit, this machine is a BEAST. You can put a decent amount of pressure on the machine and you'll still see the pad rotate. The PXE 80 is my usual go-to for a any spot buffs or tight areas I have to do.
Coatingsarecrack
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There is a thread on here or Autogeek where someone was talking about a generic 3” forced but that is the only time I’ve ever heard of one
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I have all 3 Flex cordless units.
XFE, XCE and the PXE.
In my opinion, the PXE, in any configuration, comes nowhere near to the a forced rotation you are in search of.
XCE is a beast- not my cup of tea, but im just a hobbyist.
XFE is the best of all worlds, in my opinion. Super enjoyable, traditional DA.
XFE, XCE and the PXE.
In my opinion, the PXE, in any configuration, comes nowhere near to the a forced rotation you are in search of.
XCE is a beast- not my cup of tea, but im just a hobbyist.
XFE is the best of all worlds, in my opinion. Super enjoyable, traditional DA.
oneheadlite
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Since you’ve got the Griots warranty to work with, what about trading up to the G8 (successor to the original GG3), GR8 (3” rotary, but it seems for small spaces that can have its advantages), or G13 (long throw 3” machine)?
When my GG3 had issues, I sent it in for warranty and got the G8. If I remember right I paid a few bucks because the base price of the machine had changed (paid the difference), which I don’t think is unreasonable.
The G8 has much more snort than the GG3. Haven’t put a ton of time in with it, but I personally haven’t had to fight stalling with it.
Doesn’t help with your original request for a 3” forced rotation, but at least would get some $ back out of your GG3.
When my GG3 had issues, I sent it in for warranty and got the G8. If I remember right I paid a few bucks because the base price of the machine had changed (paid the difference), which I don’t think is unreasonable.
The G8 has much more snort than the GG3. Haven’t put a ton of time in with it, but I personally haven’t had to fight stalling with it.
Doesn’t help with your original request for a 3” forced rotation, but at least would get some $ back out of your GG3.