MT 300 vs GG 6"

[swanicyouth]

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.

I can better you one that. I have a 7424 non-XP that still works perfectly. It's so old - I believe it's Hencho in Mexico. There have been numerous GG6 failures as well for various reasons. People don't grumble about it much because of their great warranty service.

The hollow "drive shaft" has snapped on numerous XP PCs with enough downward pressure - causing possible disaster. Probably not something you would see with waxing though.

I'm just saying, if you need a super reliable machine - I'd look into Rupes or Flex. Not a lot of those failing.

[Dogfather]

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.

If I were a chemist I'd be insulted.

[VISITOR]

any man made product(s) can break or have issues at any given time. it's nice to know that some companies have excellent customer service and warranty if such an issue arises...

[conman1395]

If you're doing this for money, I would not have a GG6, PC, or MT300. I'd buy the following 3: Harbor Freight, Rupes (mini and 15 or Duetto) , and/or Flex. Do enough cars and they'll pay for themselves.

That's how we are set up at the shop (well, we have a PC instead of a HF).

At home I'm perfectly happy with my PC and GG6. If you have the money/luxury to be able to buy Rupes and Flex machines when you'll only polish MAYBE once a year, then do it. It's obviously better than a PC or GG6, it's just not everyone has the means to make that a reasonable decision.

If you want a Porsche, you may buy a Boxter. Or, you may buy a new 991 Turbo S. There's obviously a better buy, but one is more reasonable for a certain group of people than the other.

[Junebug]

I bought a PC ten years ago right here on the Geek, later bought a PCXP as a backup. I had one problem with the PC and it was fixed during the warranty, they replaced the switch and something else and it ran better than new. I bought the Flex when it the greatest thing ever made, i didn't care for it and traded it to Todd Helme for his Cyclo, I later sold that when I realized I never used it much and could use the money. I have a DeWalt rotary that is the best machine I have for paint corrections, but, most of the time, I get cars that only want a light polish/wax and it's faster to do a quick polish with the PC, since I don't have to tape around moldings and stuff.
Now, no more than you talk about using it, just get the GG and save the money for other stuff like pads, polish and beer.

[Recon 4th 502nd]

Thanks for all the replies. Sorry just returned home...family member had passed away.

I'm getting the GG 6"

[VISITOR]

I'm getting the GG 6"

you will love it!

[KBsToy]

you will love it!

Good Luck !!!

[choijw2]

my meguiars MT300 has been failed after using it only 3 times :/

[ski2]

The GG6 with a 5" backing plate for 5" pads and a 3.5" backing plate for 4" pads can handle anything you throw at it with the right pads and polish. Griots lifetime warranty and excellent customer service can't be beat.