Looking to buy first DA!

CaptN D said:
I had noticed that about the Flex and Rupes, buying to machines isn't in the budget. I'd narrowed it down to the GC6 or PC because they can use the smaller backing plate. I really appreciate all the input folks


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GG6. Awesome machine
 
CaptN D said:
I had noticed that about the Flex and Rupes, buying to machines isn't in the budget. I'd narrowed it down to the GC6 or PC because they can use the smaller backing plate. I really appreciate all the input folks


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Trust me when i say get the griots 6 inch over the pc.

I use my pc for a 4 inch setup, and havent used it with a 5 inch plate in a long time, untill i helped my cousin use his pc with a 5 inch plate.

And wow i forgot how much more powerful the griots 6 inch is.

Speed 4 on the griots 6 is almost like speed 5.5 on the pc.

The speeds actually change on the griots, and only speed 4-6 fix the paint on the pc.

The griots has more power when you need it, but still safe like the porter cable, you can grow into the griots more, but will outgrow the pc much faster.

Go with the griots trust me
 
Pc is nice with 3" or 4" pads but the griots is the workhorse with 5", less vibration and way more torque. I have a G15 on the way🤗
 
Joe@NextLevelDetail said:
Trust me when i say get the griots 6 inch over the pc.

I use my pc for a 4 inch setup, and havent used it with a 5 inch plate in a long time, untill i helped my cousin use his pc with a 5 inch plate.

And wow i forgot how much more powerful the griots 6 inch is.

Speed 4 on the griots 6 is almost like speed 5.5 on the pc.

The speeds actually change on the griots, and only speed 4-6 fix the paint on the pc.

The griots has more power when you need it, but still safe like the porter cable, you can grow into the griots more, but will outgrow the pc much faster.

Go with the griots trust me
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I agree with this. The 7424 did not impress me with 5.5" pads on it. I actually thought the performance was decent with 4" pads, though. I am going to get a Rupes 15 for 5.5" pads and see if there's an improvement.
 
If you are thinking about it today is the day with the 15% off. I had my friend in Oregon order one lst night as he is just getting into detailing. He got the kit with the Griots products and the pad cleaner and conditioner.I think with the discount it was under 200 bucks.
 
I started with a PC to get my feet wet in the paint correction world....it was nice and did the job, but as I got more and more into it I started wanting more....budget was still on the low side but between selling my PC and a couple side jobs I was able to step up to the gg6 and Meg's thin discs.... IMO it was a worthwhile upgrade, the gg6 felt considerably more powerful and vibrated less then the PC.

Now that I have a couple full corrections under my belt I'm seeing the drawback of the smaller throw polishers....between the vibrations, pressure and amount of time it takes to complete the job I decided it's finally time to get a "big boy" polisher.... Rupes mk2 is coming soon to me and I can't wait to take it for a spin and see what it can do, and how fast it can do it.
 
CaptN D said:
I'm ready to step up to my big boy pants and get a DA polisher. Was wondering if it's worth it to dive in and get a Rupes or Flex off from the start or would the Porter Cable be sufficient. Not looking to detail any other cars but mine and my wife's. Also was wondering what's the biggest difference between a direct drive vs a floating style. Is one more forgiving than the other?


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I'd go with the Griot's Garage 6" DA with a 5" backing plate. More power than a Porter Cable, yet still n00b friendly. Rupes(even the Mark II) requires too much technique for a n00b and the GG 6" is WAY more forgiving than the 3401; it's hard to control if you've never used a DA((still my favorite)
 
I got my G15 yesterday, I tested it out with carpros new orange pad and some HD polish on my wife's hood and wow! I want the G21 now, the polisher runs so smooth and had a lot of torq
 
Dereksdtail said:
I got my G15 yesterday, I tested it out with carpros new orange pad and some HD polish on my wife's hood and wow! I want the G21 now, the polisher runs so smooth and had a lot of torque
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congrats on the new purchase! :xyxthumbs:
 
If you want to keep the budget low, I have to agree with the guys suggesting a DA polisher like the Griots 6" or Porter Cable 7424XP.
If you are only doing your own vehicles, either will do the job.
When the addiction takes hold, you may want to get something bigger, more powerful. I purchased a Porter Cable 7424XP and a Flex 3401 VRG. I happen to like the Flex since I first tried it. I have a 3" backing plate on the Porter Cable for 3" pads to do small areas and a 4" backing plate on the Flex for the 5" Lake Country Hybrid pads.
I am not a pro, but love the Flex. I do my vehicle and friends.
 
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