Re - Which Polisher Article/Video

Ryche

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Hey Mike,

I read the article (and watched the video) about which polisher to choose. I was looking at the beginner group, but noticed that neither in the article nor the video were the polishers identified. No links, names, etc...

I did some looking (basically picture comparison) and think the beginner group included the following:

Porter Cable 7424XP
Meguiar MT 300
Rupes 75E Mini
Griots Garage 6 Inch

Are these the correct 4 that were in the beginner group?

Thanks!
 
Ryche said:
Hey Mike,

I read the article (and watched the video) about which polisher to choose.
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This video...



Ryche said:
I was looking at the beginner group, but noticed that neither in the article nor the video were the polishers identified. No links, names, etc...

I did some looking (basically picture comparison) and think the beginner group included the following:

Porter Cable 7424XP
Meguiar MT 300
Rupes 75E Mini
Griot's Garage 6 Inch

Are these the correct 4 that were in the beginner group?

Thanks!
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Yes, I believe those were the polishers shown. Here's a screenshot of the beginner group...

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Out of the 4 polishers reference, they are all easy to learn how to use and master. When it comes to RUPES polishers I strongly recommend if you're going to go down the RUPES road then go all RUPES, that means plan on budgeting for,

RUPES polisher
RUPES pads
RUPES products

I'd get my RUPES how-to book too. It's the only RUPES how-to book in the world and it covers exactly how to use the RUPES Paint Polishing SYSTEM, which is what RUPES is - that is a system approach to polishing paint. I think even RUPES staff will agree this is an accurate statement. The RUPES shown is a dual action orbital polisher with a 12mm OSL or Orbit Stroke Length.


The other three polishers, the

Porter Cable 7424XP
Griot's Garage 6" DA Polisher
Meguiar's MT300

Are also all dual action orbital polishers except they all have a 8mm OSL.

The Porter Cable tool is the tool that started the dual action orbital polisher trend back in the late 1980's and now days there are scads of copies or versions of this tool including the Griot's and Meguiar's unit.

These three 8mm orbital polishers are very very simple to use and there are many pad and backing plate options available for them and If you like I can provide links to all my articles that show the pads and backing plate options. Just ask.


These tools can also be used with just about any pad or any product but my STRONG recommendation is to always purchase and use respected name brands when it comes to compounds, polishes and cleaner/waxes.

The secret to polishing paint isn't your technique, heck I've taught little kids and elderly people that have NEVER machine polished paint before and they've turned out just as good as results as seasoned professionals as long as they are using products that use good abrasive technology.

It used to be it actually took some skill and experience to get a great detailer or more specifically a great paint polisher, now anyone can do it.

So let me know what you're interested in and I'm always happy to help others master as I like to call it,


The art of polishing paint




:)
 
many thanks! right now I'm in the early phase of looking/considering (again) - as I've noticed I'm getting a real lack of desire to continue wax/seal by hand...

Let me hold off on asking anything else till I decide which one I'll take the plunge on, and then I might pick your brain a bit about pads, backings, etc...

Thanks for the reply!
 
Ryche--one fact to keep in mind is that the Groits is the only unit that has a lifetime warranty and their reputation for standing behind the warranty is excellent. The Griots has a powerful motor with high torque so you won't have stalling issues on curved surfaces and equipped with a 5" backing plate for 5.5" pads and a 3.5" backing plate for 4" pads it can handle anything you throw at it.
 
Truthfully, all free spin D/A are beginner machines.

I started off with a Boss G21and self taught myself watching Mike and a couple other detailers on YouTube.
I also was searching forum and asking questions.

The 3401 is the one DA that requires time to get used to and tame.

The long throws take less effort then then standard throw polishers as you just need weight of machine for polish/compound

Standard throw you need to apply pressure to machine
Flex 3401 you have to do the same while also trying to keep it from walking and even when you manage it, it seems to fatigue your hands quickly versus other D/As
 
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