MT 300 vs GG 6"

[KBsToy]

Don't need to just yet and yes both machines will get the Job Done. Ergonomics, Vibration, Noise may set these two apart...without any experience with either; hence the questions. As mentioned in the thread, I'm not getting any younger. If there's a clear winner in these categories it will sway my decision.




Agreed.

Thanks

62 year old says MT-300

[Recon 4th 502nd]

62 year old says MT-300

Hey Sir, You got 10 years on me

Have you used both the GG 6" and the MT 300? If so, then "spill the beans" in your humble opinion....

Ergonomics.....?

Vibration.....?

Noise.....?

Thanks!

[VISITOR]

Don't need to just yet and yes both machines will get the Job Done. Ergonomics, Vibration, Noise may set these two apart...without any experience with either; hence the questions. As mentioned in the thread, I'm not getting any younger. If there's a clear winner in these categories it will sway my decision.

one main reason I would like to try out the MT300 is to see if the torque/power is at the same level of the GG6 (seems like many have said it doesn't). yes, the ergonomics and noise also play a big role in a purchasing decision, but if it lacks in the torque/power department then I can sacrifice a little in those other areas (may be different for other's). if you buy the GG6, you can always upgrade later (if you desire) and you will always have at least one traditional PC style DA in your arsenal which IMO everyone should have...

[VISITOR]

forum member Hateswirls on the GG6...
[ame]youtube.com/watch?v=nByJC_ShuRc[/video]

[Engineered Perf]

I just used my new GG 6" today after my MT300 broke after only polishing 17 cars. The MT300's cord broke and to finish that days job I had to mess with the connection point to keep it working. I had two more cars scheduled for this week and luckily amazon prime's next day shipping had me a GG6 without having to cancel a detail.

I am extremely disappointed that the cord went out after only 17 cars as it was a problem with their last DA polisher and it seems they never fixed it. I would avoid the MT300 for this reason alone. I will be sending in my mt300 for warranty repair but now I have two mediocre polishers for the price of what could have almost bought me a Rupes.

When I called my local detailing supplies store they said they "had a table fully of MT300's ready to be sent out for new cords already" so this seems to be a widespread problem.

Strengths of the Mt300 vs GG6:
-slow start trigger is actually very useful
-it vibrates less
-overall better ergonomics

Strengths of the GG6 vs Mt300:
-still slightly more powerful
-sounds a little better (not necessarily any quieter just better)
-It hopefully won't leave me stranded without a polisher after doing 17 cars.

[swanicyouth]

I just used my new GG 6" today after my MT300 broke after only polishing 17 cars. The MT300's cord broke and to finish that days job I had to mess with the connection point to keep it working. I had two more cars scheduled for this week and luckily amazon prime's next day shipping had me a GG6 without having to cancel a detail.

I am extremely disappointed that the cord went out after only 17 cars as it was a problem with their last DA polisher and it seems they never fixed it. I would avoid the MT300 for this reason alone. I will be sending in my mt300 for warranty repair but now I have two mediocre polishers for the price of what could have almost bought me a Rupes.

When I called my local detailing supplies store they said they "had a table fully of MT300's ready to be sent out for new cords already" so this seems to be a widespread problem.

Strengths of the Mt300 vs GG6:
-slow start trigger is actually very useful
-it vibrates less
-overall better ergonomics

Strengths of the GG6 vs Mt300:
-still slightly more powerful
-sounds a little better (not necessarily any quieter just better)
-It hopefully won't leave me stranded without a polisher after doing 17 cars.

If your detailing anywhere near 17 cars - buy a Rupes or a Flex, Lolz. Remember, Rupes and Flex are first and foremost toolmakers - the rest of this stuff in made in China by companies sub-contracted by "detailing companies" that make a menu of products.

It's like I wouldn't buy a washer made by Tide.

Read the book "Poorly Made in China" & you will see where I'm coming from.



Basically, in life, you often get what you pay for.

[Dogfather]

Strengths of the GG6 vs Mt300:
-still slightly more powerful
-sounds a little better (not necessarily any quieter just better)
-It hopefully won't leave me stranded without a polisher after doing 17 cars.

And last but not least:
- Lifetime warranty

[Dogfather]

It's like I wouldn't buy a washer made by Tide.

Would you buy compounds and polishes made by Rupes?

[swanicyouth]

Would you buy compounds and polishes made by Rupes?

Yup. It seems almost anyone these days can make a decent polish. I don't think it's nearly as complex as making a machine.

[Engineered Perf]

If your detailing anywhere near 17 cars - buy a Rupes or a Flex, Lolz. Remember, Rupes and Flex are first and foremost toolmakers - the rest of this stuff in made in China by companies sub-contracted by "detailing companies" that make a menu of products.

It's like I wouldn't buy a washer made by Tide.

Read the book "Poorly Made in China" & you will see where I'm coming from.



Basically, in life, you often get what you pay for.

Thanks for the input but when I worked for someone we had a Porter cable 7424xp that lasted for hundreds of cars (still works) for waxing and that isn't an expensive polisher.