Best polisher for a beginner

[tfrost92]

Looking at purchasing a rupes machine as my current torq x, just isnt doing it for me anymore. Figured I would throw a 3 inch backing plate on it and use it for small stuff/tight areas. Im having a hard time choosing between the mark ii 15, or 21 with a 5 inch b.p. (dont think ill like 7 inch pads). Now I see the mille is coming out as well but I know nothing about gear driven polishers or how they operate/differ from da polishers. The goal is to have a good machine for all around use that I can expand my skills with. Hopefully somebody can provide some insight

[WaxMaster1]

[Mike Phillips]

Hi tfrost92,


Since this is your first post... Welcome to AutogeekOnline!


Recently I used all the tools we carry at Autogeek, that's a lot of tools, when I tested out the new Meguiar's D166 Polishing Wax. Somewhere around here I have a picture of all the tools laid out on two tables. Out of all the tools, I found the TORQ 10FX Random Orbital Polisher to be a tick on the weak side as far as maintaining pad rotation goes.

The good news is there are lots of tool options including the upcoming RUPES Mille gear-driven orbital polisher.


I'm also going to share this article, I wrote it not so much for you since you already have a simple DA polisher but for everyone else that will read this thread into the future. This is a lot of polisher for the dollar and it DOES have the power to maintain pad rotation.

Here's what you need to get into machine polishing - Recommendations for a beginner by Mike Phillips





And if you do decide to go with a RUPES tool I would whole heartedly recommend to budget for the tool and the matching pads and products. Use the tool and master it as a "system" before you start experimenting with non RUPES pads and products. Their systems work but not every pad and product combo available is matched to their tools.

Just a friendly tip...

[KBsToy]

I got my grandson the griots 6 with a 5" backing plate. I also got him L/C thin pro pads. A little pap teaching and he did real well and ready to move on.

[B5visser]

I got my grandson the griots 6 with a 5" backing plate. I also got him L/C thin pro pads. A little pap teaching and he did real well and ready to move on.

x2 for the GG6. Its a great tool for the beginner. I have no experience with the torq.

If you go the long throw route, Rupes mkII tools get rave reviews. I personally have been really happy with my 15mm Flex XFE7.

[pickles]

The Griot's 3 inch was my first and it works well. Perfect for headlights too. Not good for large panels/jobs. I thought using to put collinite on thin would be smart and about halfway through I switched to a microfiber brick.

[Ronin47]

I have the DAS 6 Power Plus which is the GG6, 900W 8mm DA and its without a doubt the perfect beginner polisher especially with a vented 5” backing plate. Even with more experienced detailers its still a gem of a machine to add alongside a forced rotation or long throw.

[Sharply Dressed]

I started with the GG6 and happy I did. If you watch the video Mike does on buffers, you'll notice the GG6 in each category of buffer ( beginner through professional). There's a reason. I've thought of getting a long throw but detail part time and the GG6 handles everything. I did purchase a Porter Cable 7424XP and use it with a 3 inch backing plate. I got it for a steal.

[mwoywod]

Definitely the GG6. Is actually effective at speeds 1-4 where the PC 7424xp is only effective at 4-5. If I'm not mistaken I think even mike phillips uses speed 4.5 on the PC just to spread wax. Only thing I can confidently say is the 7424xp much more durable in the long run.

[VISITOR]

the GG6 comes standard with a 6" backing plate which will allow you to use 6.5" pads (good for wide/long flat areas) which can rotate/turn bigger pads because of the torque/power the GG6 has. i would purchase the 3" hd backing plate and 5" vented backing plate (both below) that will allow you to use 3" - 5.5" pads (recommended) which will turn more effectively and also give you more access to covering different sized panels/areas of the vehicle. i would purchase the GG6 now and then later down the line if you feel the need to upgrade, you can also get the G15/21 (GG6 + G15/21 = great combo!). all the GG polishers come with a lifetime warranty and top notch (no beating around the bush or lack of response) customer service to back it up. a good, genuine, and honest company...


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