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Best polisher for a beginner
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
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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.
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mrken1
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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