For the cost of 1 flex, should I just go with GG 6" & 3"

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Do you think the flex is that much faster than a GG 6". I know it performs marginally better and is good quality, but what im really trying to do is cut down my detailing time and increase my drive time. :)

For the price of 1 flex I could really get the 6" and 3" GG models. I would normally just go with the flex, because i can't walk away from build quality but I also really need to do some headlight restoration that im sure the GG 3" would make go much easier.
 
This is a question you need to justify. Most wanted a serious upgrade the the original PC and the Flex did it. Now several years later the Griots Random Orbital is certainly a fit between both.
 
I think i may have to just get the flex, then pick up a cheap headlight restore kit to hold me over.....
 
Get the BP for a drill with the small pads for the headlights.
 
agreed

get the GG with Meg's 5.5 MF DA kit, some 1500-3000 grit sandpaper (haven't used D301 on headlights but don't see why you couldn't) and you are good to go

the 3" griots DA is underpowered and isn't a favourite of autogeeks as far as I've read...
 
I both both at the same time (birthday gift last week) and I must say they are both a step above the Megs DA.
Now.... I have used the Flex six times and the GG 3 times.
The times that I have used the Flex it was with 151 and Surbuf pads and I must say that this finished superb on black and dark green. The other times were on lighter colors with a polishing pad were it would be impossible to tell in the day.
When I did reach for the GG it was on new paint with light defects so I can judge if it did anything worth noting.
Both machines are good quality I got the Flex because I wanted more cut and quicker details and I got them. I got the GG because it was only $120 and I was dieing to try out the new MF DA pads (which I haven't )
Screw it. Buy em both you won't be disappointed!
 
If you have the opportunity to buy both then obviously that would be the best thing to do but if you don't, and seems you don't I would opt for the Flex ONLY if you have another tool to correct the tighter areas.

The Flex cannot be used with a pad smaller than 5 in and makes it hard to reach the tighter areas. The GG can accept smaller backing plates and pads as well as the larger ones.

I think you will be much happier "for now" with the just buying the GG 6 in. I wouldn't even bother buying the 3in. I would use that money to buy backing plates and pads for the different situations you will encounter. The GG is a very capable machine and with the introduction of the MF system, the gap between the Flex and a typical DA is closing in.

If later down the road, you feel the need to get the Flex then by all means get it and then reitire your GG to 4 in pads.

But, I have to add that I have the Flex and love the erogonomics.
 
+1 for the ergonomics of the FLEX and BTW as i have three DA's the wimpier of the 3 (Barry's) is now outfitted for 3-4" pads
 
Troy Fuller said:
If you have the opportunity to buy both then obviously that would be the best thing to do but if you don't, and seems you don't I would opt for the Flex ONLY if you have another tool to correct the tighter areas.

The Flex cannot be used with a pad smaller than 5 in and makes it hard to reach the tighter areas. The GG can accept smaller backing plates and pads as well as the larger ones.

I think you will be much happier "for now" with the just buying the GG 6 in. I wouldn't even bother buying the 3in. I would use that money to buy backing plates and pads for the different situations you will encounter. The GG is a very capable machine and with the introduction of the MF system, the gap between the Flex and a typical DA is closing in.

If later down the road, you feel the need to get the Flex then by all means get it and then reitire your GG to 4 in pads.

But, I have to add that I have the Flex and love the erogonomics.
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Very well said! 100% agree on all points!
 
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