I just snagged a Griots DA on sale for $111 shipped, which really sealed the deal for me as I was debating between the PC7424XP, the Meguiars G110v2, and the GG6". I know some people really like seeing exactly what you get when you buy these products so I thought I would take some pictures as I took everything out of the original packaging.
Note that this was ordered from GriotsGarage.com and not AG, so don't expect the Griots tape sealing up the box if you order from AG! I also bought a foaming sprayer, which is pictured inside the box, this is not included with the polisher (they are about $2.50 and it seems to work well).
First Impressions:
The machine is very sturdy, and appears to be very well built. It is much heavier than the 1st generation Porter Cable 7424 which I was using previously. While I have not used it to polish a car yet, my first reaction the machine is very positive. I had heard from that this machine was not as well built as the PC or the G110v2, but I really do believe that those claims are unfounded.
I plugged the machine in and started it up, noticing that the machine has a very nice slow start feature. I think this will be great to avoid slinging product all over the car, and given my disliking for using painters tape, this will be a good feature for me. The on/off switch has a nice resistance to it, and has a unique design. You push the switch towards the head of the machine, as with the Porter Cable, but instead of sliding it back to turn off, you just press it and it "unlatches" (for lack of a better word). I don't really have an impression of this either way at this point in time.
The included backing plate is fairly stiff, and measures just under 6". It would work well for 6.5" pads -- if you want to use 5.5" pads you would need a smaller backing plate. I have one from LC on order and I will post back when I get that installed.
Not pictured are two extra carbon brushes, a thin wrench for the backing plate, and a hex wrench.
Note that this was ordered from GriotsGarage.com and not AG, so don't expect the Griots tape sealing up the box if you order from AG! I also bought a foaming sprayer, which is pictured inside the box, this is not included with the polisher (they are about $2.50 and it seems to work well).
First Impressions:
The machine is very sturdy, and appears to be very well built. It is much heavier than the 1st generation Porter Cable 7424 which I was using previously. While I have not used it to polish a car yet, my first reaction the machine is very positive. I had heard from that this machine was not as well built as the PC or the G110v2, but I really do believe that those claims are unfounded.
I plugged the machine in and started it up, noticing that the machine has a very nice slow start feature. I think this will be great to avoid slinging product all over the car, and given my disliking for using painters tape, this will be a good feature for me. The on/off switch has a nice resistance to it, and has a unique design. You push the switch towards the head of the machine, as with the Porter Cable, but instead of sliding it back to turn off, you just press it and it "unlatches" (for lack of a better word). I don't really have an impression of this either way at this point in time.
The included backing plate is fairly stiff, and measures just under 6". It would work well for 6.5" pads -- if you want to use 5.5" pads you would need a smaller backing plate. I have one from LC on order and I will post back when I get that installed.
Not pictured are two extra carbon brushes, a thin wrench for the backing plate, and a hex wrench.
