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Ok...it almost made it through 2 whole cars. Not at all happy with this product. I've read a couple of other people having the same type of problem. Starts and stops starts and stops. I've read power cord issues. Checked the brushes where I ran into another big problem.
 
haven't heard many complaints ... if you ordered here why not call client support on Monday to try and resolve.
 
I ordered one from Autogeek earlier this year and so far I've been satisfied. It does make a little excessive noise compared to some other tools I've used, but I'm not sure if this is cause for alarm or not. Since owning the DA, I've polished both my Mustang and Focus once and have applied wax with it probably 6-8 times.
 
DaveT435 said:
Ok...it almost made it through 2 whole cars. Not at all happy with this product. I've read a couple of other people having the same type of problem. Starts and stops starts and stops. I've read power cord issues. Checked the brushes where I ran into another big problem.
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Just curious... What made you pick this DA over a 7424XP?
 
DaveT435 said:
Ok...it almost made it through 2 whole cars. Not at all happy with this product. I've read a couple of other people having the same type of problem. Starts and stops starts and stops. I've read power cord issues. Checked the brushes where I ran into another big problem.
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Happened to me twice...I emailed meguairs and ask id it was fixed and they said they updated the cord......but doesnt seem like it, unless you got an old one.
 
Setec Astronomy said:
Which was??
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They put a very thin piece of threaded plastic in there for the screw to go into. Took the first one out and checked it (keep in mind I am very mechanically inclined) when I went to put the screw back in a piece broke out of the little threaded piece. I thought ok...it will still hold it's possible, not probable, that I started it cross threaded...could be my fault. Checked the second one went to put the screw back in and while I was trying to get the screw straight the piece broke in three pieces. I wasn't even putting pressure on it.
 
swanicyouth said:
Just curious... What made you pick this DA over a 7424XP?
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It was a name I knew for quality car care products. I think I am going with the Porter Cable. Glad some of you are having good luck with these. I read a post from someone else who had one go out at two years...which I would consider ok...he got another one and it went out in two weeks...same type of problem I had. He got a replacement and it hasn't given him any problems...
If y'all ever have to replace the brushes good luck. In my opinion that piece of threaded plastic should be steel...or at least made with a sleeve that goes down into the machine.
 
habeba86 said:
Happened to me twice...I emailed meguairs and ask id it was fixed and they said they updated the cord......but doesnt seem like it, unless you got an old one.
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I got the new one...I think. It had the rubber cord which I believe was one of the changes...
Did you ever remove the brushes??

There have been a few other with problems...I guess it's cord related???
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
haven't heard many complaints ... if you ordered here why not call client support on Monday to try and resolve.
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Yes I bought it from y'all and plan on calling tomorrow. I've heard good things about you. My son went and bought one at Wal-Mart to finish the car. I hate Wal-Mart...
 
swanicyouth said:
Just curious... What made you pick this DA over a 7424XP?
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As long as they help me on this one I'm going to try and go with the Porter cable. I assume that's what you have? If so how do you like it?
 
Get the Griots, lifetime warranty and there awesome about replacements.

Theres no doubt the Porter Cable is the most durable machine, but it is absolutely horrible to use to buff out an entire car on speed 6. It vibrates like crazy and really hurts your hands. I could only tolerate speed 5. but speed 5 hardly keeps the pad spinning with pressure.

Ultimately theres no fool proof machine. which is why I usually have 2 Griots on hand at a time.
 
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mg6045 said:
Get the Griots, lifetime warranty and there awesome about replacements.

Theres no doubt the Porter Cable is the most durable machine, but it is absolutely horrible to use to buff out an entire car on speed 6. It vibrates like crazy and really hurts your hands. I could only tolerate speed 5. but speed 5 hardly keeps the pad spinning with pressure.

Ultimately theres no fool proof machine. which is why I usually have 2 Griots on hand at a time.
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What about the HD?? That one seemed to be the best in your tests??
 
Rsurfer said:
They are now getting some bad reviews on this HD polisher. Just ask SSizzlin, they locked out his thread when he posted a bad review.
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That really bothered me when they locked his thread. Honestly, it made me change my mind about buying the polisher.
 
Rsurfer said:
They are now getting some bad reviews on this HD polisher. Just ask SSizzlin, they locked out his thread when he posted a bad review.
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Good to know. The last thing I want at this point is more problems. I just can't get over the issues with the Meg. I know with any manufactured problem your going to have a percentage of defects. But the piece they used to get to the brushes...that's crazy!!
 
mg6045 said:
Get the Griots, lifetime warranty and there awesome about replacements.

Theres no doubt the Porter Cable is the most durable machine, but it is absolutely horrible to use to buff out an entire car on speed 6. It vibrates like crazy and really hurts your hands. I could only tolerate speed 5. but speed 5 hardly keeps the pad spinning with pressure.

Ultimately theres no fool proof machine. which is why I usually have 2 Griots on hand at a time.
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Well we will end up with two machines anyway because of the one we had to buy to finish this car today...There was a difference in the smoothness and noise between the two Meguires machines. The one we bought today is quieter and smoother. I assume you've used more than just the one PC machine??
 
Went thru 9 Meguiar's in 2 months. Will never buy another,even though my good friend works for them. They did replace all at no charge,but the last replacement was a pc. I have a 12 year old pc that works great. The new pc does not work well with any pads over 5 1/2 inch. I would go griots or shurhold.wonderfull machines
 
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