I bit the bullet.. I just bought a G21

**Eldorado2k** · 02-20-2016, 01:52 PM

It was on sale a couple weeks ago, and I recall second guessing myself for passing up on a good deal.. But early this morning I saw the kit was on sale again. It was an offer I couldn't refuse.😌
But it's time to look forward. I'm all in and I'm excited! I ordered 2 Orange pads, 2 Yellow Pads, and 1 White pad. [6.5"]
I also plan on buying some Carpro Gloss Pads along with Essence soon.
Finally get my upgrade. I'm ready to kick some butt!

If you guys have any pad suggestions I'd like to hear em. How are the LC Orbitals on the G21? Buff & Shine Orbitals? I'd like to stick with the 6" backing plate it's coming with.. But it wouldn't hurt to also have a 5" on deck to use with my current pads.

I'm coming from a HF DA which will become 3" duty.

**boomdone** · 02-20-2016, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by Eldorado2k

It was on sale a couple weeks ago, and I recall second guessing myself for passing up on a good deal.. But early this morning I saw the kit was on sale again. It was an offer I couldn't refuse.😌
But it's time to look forward. I'm all in and I'm excited! I ordered 2 Orange pads, 2 Yellow Pads, and 1 White pad. [6.5"]
I also plan on buying some Carpro Gloss Pads along with Essence soon.
Finally get my upgrade. I'm ready to kick some butt!

If you guys have any pad suggestions I'd like to hear em. How are the LC Orbitals on the G21? Buff & Shine Orbitals? I'd like to stick with the 6" backing plate it's coming with.. But it wouldn't hurt to also have a 5" on deck to use with my current pads.

I'm coming from a HF DA which will become 3" duty.

Congrats. I'm in a similar situation. Still using my HF DA and trying to decide when to take the plunge on a serious machine. I'll be looking forward to updates from you to see how you like it compared to your HF.

**Detailsbydaniel** · 02-20-2016, 02:11 PM

Congrats. Which kit did you end up with if you don't mind me asking. Im about to pull the trigger myself

**Eldorado2k** · 02-20-2016, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by boomdone

Congrats. I'm in a similar situation. Still using my HF DA and trying to decide when to take the plunge on a serious machine. I'll be looking forward to updates from you to see how you like it compared to your HF.

Yea I already know the 1st thing I'm gonna put it to.. I hope it's a success.

Originally Posted by Detailsbydaniel

Congrats. Which kit did you end up with if you don't mind me asking. Im about to pull the trigger myself

I got the $399 deal. Free shipping + no tax. 5 Griots pads of your choice, 3 towels, washer mod included, training wheel innerflex pad and XMT polishing foam pad cleaner. I had $400 in gift certificates so it was a perfect match

Plus I got all the free AG goodies available at the moment to go with my order.

**The Guz** · 02-20-2016, 02:32 PM

What happened to all this talk about getting a Rupes lol?

Nice pick up. Why not just stick with the Griots pads. Everything is made to work as a system.

**goldenlight** · 02-20-2016, 02:41 PM

No tax is always a good deal.. :-)
thinking of getting the the boss my self.

**Eldorado2k** · 02-20-2016, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by The Guz

What happened to all this talk about getting a Rupes lol?

El Cheapo happened😂
I figured it was going to cost me almost $100 more to get what I bought today choosing the Rupes. And then you include the 5" Rupes backing plate which is like $40! Ouch.. And it's not even the new MARKll backing plate they're charging that much for.. There came a point where I looked at what the real differences were between the 2 and whether they justified the extra cost.

But yea, it's kinda funny. I know I sold out a bit. Oh well, as long as it works. Lol.

**usmcpab** · 02-20-2016, 03:02 PM

I picked up the Rupes just because I like the latest new tech, lol. Still plan to pick up the boss. With that being said as far as pads go, the boss pads do look promising plus it's part of the system. In a huge fan of the Rupes system. Very efficient. As far as other pads go, I love how hydrotech and thinpro pads work with the rupes. Microfiber pads are another sets of pads to consider.

**Eldorado2k** · 02-20-2016, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by The Guz

Nice pick up. Why not just stick with the Griots pads. Everything is made to work as a system.

Yea I'll probably stick with the Griots pads. The thought of getting the LC or Buff&Shines was more based on getting the Rupes polisher. But if I like the results from the standard pads then cool. I'm starting to like the idea of 6.5" pads. Not too big, but not small like the 5" pads I was accustomed to.

**Eric@CherryOnTop** · 02-20-2016, 03:14 PM

I just jumped on the Boss G21 package deal from the newsletter a couple weeks ago too. Couldn't pass that up! I'm just waiting for the weather to warm up a bit so I can take some paint off something :-p I'm interested to see how much different it feels than my Rupes 15.