Harbor Freight DA Polisher - New

[Viper6]

I got an ad in the paper this weekend and it appears HF has added a 6inch DA polisher to their power tool offerings (69924), $80 retail so I'm sure you can get it for at least 20% less with wdiely available coupons.

Has anyone purchased or tried this yet? For less than $60, I am tempted to get one to test and compare to my highly agonized over and newly purchased GG DA 6.



Has someone already beat me to this, do share?

[rider9195]

I'll have to go check this out in store. It may be worth getting just for back up if it seems like an okay built machine. Or I would end up using it to polish my bathroom floor.

[master detailer]

all there stuff is junk if you just use it on your own car may last 1/2 yr

[AntC]

all there stuff is junk if you just use it on your own car may last 1/2 yr

I geniunely doubt it will last that long, and they dont stand behind there stuff at all !!

[ski2]

I geniunely doubt it will last that long, and they dont stand behind there stuff at all !!

In many cases I'd agree with you, but this unit seems to be a cut above many of their products. Also, there are a number of pro detailers using this unit on a full time bases for over 6 months with no problems and good results. As a backup it is a good deal, as a primary DA they consider it a throw away if they get 6 months out of it for $48. As a first DA for a beginner it makes sense if someone is trying to keep the cost down. You can get a 2 year replacement warranty for I think $10.

So a beginner could get the HF DA, a 5" backing plate and 10 pads for about $130.

On the other hand I got my GG6 V2 from Amazon for $80 and BJs.com sometimes has the same special and it comes with the lifetime warranty, but you have to be willing to wait for the deals to appear and act quickly as they go fast.

[onthespotbg]

I geniunely doubt it will last that long, and they dont stand behind there stuff at all !!

I have already proven this to be wrong. Nearly 40 cars and counting! Paid for itself several times over. Fantastic product, HN for the win!

[jwellsii]

Harbor junk. I wouldn't wast my money at HF. Just my 2 cents

[swanicyouth]

It may come our of the same Chinese factory as Griots, as the same polisher as the Griots is also sold in Europe under the name Kestrel. That Chinese company also makes a lower power 5 amp version - I wouldn't be surprised if this is the one HF sells.

As for their stuff being junk, I think some of the hand tools like sockets, extensions, and ratchets are fine for weekend warrior auto repair. I don't require a $250.00 Snap On ratchet to change my spark plugs or oil once in a while. I think for the price the performance is more than fine.

[rider9195]

As for their stuff being junk, I think some of the hand tools like sockets, extensions, and ratchets are fine for weekend warrior auto repair. I don't require a $250.00 Snap On ratchet to change my spark plugs or oil once in a while. I think for the price the performance is more than fine.

Exactly. I have broken a few Matco tools and instead of having to wait for another to be shipped, I just pick a cheap on up at HF. There is a huge thread over on this other forum that is a pass/fail thread for items that come from HF. You'll be surprised at what is actually a quality piece.

[Rsurfer]

[QUOTE=swanicyouth;744919]It may come our of the same Chinese factory as Griots, as the same polisher as the Griots is also sold in Europe under the name Kestrel. That Chinese company also makes a lower power 5 amp version - I wouldn't be surprised if this is the one HF sells.