Flex 3401 or GG Da polisher

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I am looking to step up from the Porter Cable 7424XP to something with a little more power. I use the DA polisher maybe 3 times a year. I was considering a Flex 3401 but was thinking if I didn't use it as often I could save some money by getting a different product. Does the GG DA polisher sound like a good choice for me? Thanks
 
Yes, it's a great value for that level of use. Keep the XP and use it with 4" pads. Those combo of two polishers have worked well for me over the years.
 
if you dont use it often, i would stick with the PC. no reason to spend the money on the GG its in the same category as the PC
 
The GG6 has a lot of power for a small machine, but not so much that it would scare you off. It's still as every bit as save as the PC with a little added oomph. I love mine and use it just about as much as my Flex. If you only break out the polisher a few times a year, the GG6 is a great tool which will give great results, reliability, and at a great price!
 
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The GG6 has a lot of power for a small machine, but not so much that it would scare you off. It's still as every bit as save as the PC with a little added oomph. I love mine and use it just about as much as my Flex. If you only break out the polisher a few times a year, the GG6 is a great tool which will give great results, reliability, and at a great price!
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....agreed and don't forget the lifetime warranty! Combined with Griot's no hassle customer service, done deal IMO!

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If you do not polish that often just stick with your PC7424 XP. No need to spend the dough. The GG 6" may be more powerful (I do not know as I have the PC), but it is not powerful enough to just buy. IMO you may only notice a SLIGHT improvement in performance. IMO stick with you PC. I have one and I am quite happy with it.

Now if you want to spend the $$ Get the Flex 3401 VRG. You will notice a tremendous difference! It is a great machine. I use it as my primary DA. There is no comparison to a forced rotation DA.

But based on what I am gathering...save the $$ and just keep with what you have. If you are willing to spend $$, then go for the Flex 3401 VRG. That is the best DA IMO.
The GG6" is too similar to the PC and IMO you are wasting $$ if you get that instead.
 
if you are only going to machine polish a once/twice a year (or not very often) then get the GG6...
 
I'd love to get the 3401 and if i did detailing on the side I could see it paying it for itself and then some. Right now I can't see spending $400 to get the 3401 when I hardly use it. I was going to sell the PC for $100. It comes with the 5" backing, 6" backing, the weights for both, and a few flat and hybrid LC pads. I'd only then be spending $50 for the GG6. I need a little more oomph as the PC isn't providing the necessary power for me, IMO.
 
Have you ever tried using Megs microfiber pads? Or the Lake Country thin purple wool pads? Those would give you the extra oomph you're looking for without having to buy a new machine.
 
I actually have both and as much as I love my GG my flex blows it away hands down. I was using my GG for about 6 months and it worked flawlessly. Then I had a customer bring a 02 dodge 1500 that was used in the oil fields and the GG just took way to long to remove the deep scratches. I decided to invest in the flex due to the power of forced rotation and have not looked back. I now use my GG with a 3 inch plate for small areas on vehicles.
Either way both machines are amazing and I have nothing bad to say about either. If your actually looking to "upgrade" I would go flex. Forces rotation adds so much more power for correction.
 
I have a '11 is250 in obsidian black. I'm gonna try to use a light orange CCS cutting pad with Merenza FG400
 
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