GG 3" Polisher

AustrianOak82

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So I have been using the 6" GG polisher for a while and love it. I picked up the 3" version and I have not been at all happy with it. It's loud and gets really hot even running at 1/2 speed. It also randomly changes speeds (my hand wasnt hitting it!) and cannot withstand any pressure or angle changes or it stops spinning.

Where should I go from here? I picked it up for the small panels/bumper covers and also for headlamp restorations but I am sending it back. Should I just pick up a 3" backing plate and keep the pads I have that are 3"? Is there another 3" polisher out there? Thanks.
 
There are 2 3" DA's that are SUPERIOR to the GG 3". The good thing is that the GG 3" has a lifetime warranty.

The Rupes 3" and the Flex Pe-8 Kompkt rotary are 3". They would be better IMO
 
I just use my GG6 with 3.5 inch backing plate and 4 inch pads for those smaller areas you reference. Have a 3" BP too, but I haven't tried any 3" pads. The only 3" pads I have right now are Megs MF that I haven't used yet.
 
^^^^^ Get a 3.5" LC backing plate and 4" LC pads, it works great for polishing and applying sealants and waxes.
 
I would send it back for warranty service or replacement because of the issues you stated, excessive heat and random speed changes. I have a GG3 and have not had any of those issues, although it is not the quietest thing. Once you get one that is working properly make your decision based off of that.

I really don't think the GG3 is suited for paint correction but there is always exceptions. I think it works great for headlights and applying LSPs. The only time I apply paste wax by machine is with that little guy.
 
The GG 3" works best with the Meg's 3" MF pads, that's the only way you really can get any work out of the thing. If it doesn't have enough power for what you want to do, I agree with custmsprty, 4" pads are the way to go, much bigger selection (except for MF); as I stated in a recent thread I really think 3" pads are too small for a PC/GG 6" class machine.

Someone mentioned the Rupes as being a 3", that's really a 4" pad on that machine.
 
I forgot to mention that you can set your GG 6 up with a 3" BP and pad. That is what I would do and save the money on a new 3" DA or rotary unless you are in the market for one.

Lake Country Backing Plates will fit the GG6. You will be able to accomplish your correcting with 1 machine.
 
Kamakaz1961 said:
I forgot to mention that you can set your GG 6 up with a 3" BP and pad. That is what I would do and save the money on a new 3" DA or rotary unless you are in the market for one.

Lake Country Backing Plates will fit the GG6. You will be able to accomplish your correcting with 1 machine.
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This is what I was thinking. I bought a bunch of 3" pads to go with the GG3", so if I can still use them it would be to my benefit.

geekdout said:
I would send it back for warranty service or replacement because of the issues you stated, excessive heat and random speed changes. I have a GG3 and have not had any of those issues, although it is not the quietest thing. Once you get one that is working properly make your decision based off of that.

I really don't think the GG3 is suited for paint correction but there is always exceptions. I think it works great for headlights and applying LSPs. The only time I apply paste wax by machine is with that little guy.
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I considered that, but it doesn't seem to have the power that I need. I was also wanting something to use for scratch removal. When I put any pressure at all down, it stops spinning.

Kamakaz1961 said:
There are 2 3" DA's that are SUPERIOR to the GG 3". The good thing is that the GG 3" has a lifetime warranty.

The Rupes 3" and the Flex Pe-8 Kompkt rotary are 3". They would be better IMO
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I'll check these out. Thanks!
 
I put a Lake Country 3" backing plate on my GG6 and that thing is a little torque monster. I wanted it because I new it wouldnt bog down. I do also have the Rupes electric and Pneumatic 3", and loves those as well.

HUMP
 
HUMP DIESEL said:
I put a Lake Country 3" backing plate on my GG6 and that thing is a little torque monster. I wanted it because I new it wouldnt bog down. I do also have the Rupes electric and Pneumatic 3", and loves those as well.

HUMP
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It sounds like I need to do that. The rotarys are out of my price range and make me nervous (vs orbital).
 
On the other hand, I need something for wheel polishing so a 3" rotary might be what I am looking for. What do you guys use for wheel polishing?
 
AustrianOak82 said:
It sounds like I need to do that. The rotarys are out of my price range and make me nervous (vs orbital).
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I watched a video where a guy had a test panel, used four different machines same pads on each. I have been trying to find it but I can't. Anyway he took a DA, Rotatory, Flex , and a Cyclo and he marked four spots off on a test panel. Tested thickness on all parts before starting.

He let each machine operate in the same place for I think 90 Seconds. (Might have been 60 sec I cant remember for sure)

He measured temperature of each spot after letting the machines operate. Long story short even the rotary didn't burn through the paint after sitting there spinning, not moving the machine.

I know there are different variables to using a rotary (paint thickness, type of paint i.e. soft or hard, etc.) but this gave me hope that operating a rotary might not be as scary as I thought. I still haven't attempted using one but with a little common sense, under standing the fundamentals of paint, and practice, I think a small rotary would be fairly easy to use.

To those with experience, am I wrong?
 
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