Meguiars DA Power System

**slidder** · 06-06-2015, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by ski2

The Griots DA would be the way to go -- great power, lifetime warranty--but if you're really trying to save a few bucks the HF is not a bad alternative. I think it's going to be on sale soon and with a 20% coupon you could get it for about $45. But you'll need to replace the backing plate with a quality 5" and get some quality flat pads like LC or Buff & Shine. (Even with the GG you'll need to spend a few bucks on a 5" backing plate as it comes with a 6" BP)

Then in the future if you really like machine polishing or just want a more poweful machine you can always use the HF with a 3 or 3.5" backing plate for the tight areas so it won't go to waste.

Just curious. Why use ONLY the flat pads?? I've found they build up heat a lot faster than using the newer versions of pads.

**slidder** · 06-06-2015, 10:19 PM

Harbor Freight was mentioned. Just my .02 but as somebody else said, don't waste your money. I've bought large and small, electric and air buffing machines from this company and I really kicked myself for doing so. I finally trashed all of them and spent a little more money and bought the PC, Flex and others and have not regretted it since. As the 'ol saying goes: "Sometimes the cheapest way to go can be the most expensive."

**texasman** · 06-07-2015, 02:38 AM

I asked this question to a group on Facebook few days ago. Someone said a orbital sander with a polishing pad will work well. Any one else try this or even heard of trying this. Or has anyone tried the Ryobi Polisher you can get from Home Depot. Thanks again.

**ski2** · 06-07-2015, 06:54 AM

Originally Posted by slidder

Harbor Freight was mentioned. Just my .02 but as somebody else said, don't waste your money. I've bought large and small, electric and air buffing machines from this company and I really kicked myself for doing so. I finally trashed all of them and spent a little more money and bought the PC, Flex and others and have not regretted it since. As the 'ol saying goes: "Sometimes the cheapest way to go can be the most expensive."

It seems the HF DA is better than most of their tools. A number of Pros use them day in and out and are happy with their performance and durability.

**ski2** · 06-07-2015, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by slidder

Just curious. Why use ONLY the flat pads?? I've found they build up heat a lot faster than using the newer versions of pads.

I find the pads with dimples or grooves are more difficult to clean on the fly and product and removed paint can build up in the grooves/dimples and cause marring as you are polishing. Seems most pros use flat pads--more foam in contact with the paint.

Heat shouldn't be a problem if your using enough pads per step ie 4-6 for compounding, 4 for polishing. And you can rotate pads to allow them to cool down.

**texasman** · 06-08-2015, 03:22 AM

Has one anyone ever used this kit?

CCS Spot Buffs 4 Inch Foam Pad Kit

**texasman** · 06-08-2015, 03:25 AM

Also was thinking about using a Harbor Freight polisher with a Lake Country Backing Plate and Pads. Thoughts on that?

**Riff** · 06-08-2015, 05:31 AM

Originally Posted by texasman

Also was thinking about using a Harbor Freight polisher with a Lake Country Backing Plate and Pads. Thoughts on that?

This is what I did. I've been having it a little over a year. I polished 4 cars and waxed/sealed them at least 10 times between all 4 and it works great. No problems at all.