Help choosing a polisher

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Since there is this big sale I want to order a DA polisher but don't know what to get. Rupes, Flex, or Porter Cable?
I an not a fulltime detailer so not sure what I should buy. Please give me advice on what you would buy and why? Thanks

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Porter Cable. Start with that and when you feel like polishing is second nature consider the flex or rupes.
 
Rupes, I love mine so smooth and effortless, and yes it comes with backing plate.

Now would be a good time to pull the trigger with the 15% no exclusion and free shiping running through tomorrow.
 
My GF said it could be my bday and xmas present. Just not sure I need such a Ferrari of machines. Please, give me reasons to buy this and justify it. help!!
 
With 3 HF's in close proximity to you, I suggest looking into their GG clone.

Are YOU making any $$$ now with the tools that you have?
 
Vegas Transplant said:
With 3 HF's in close proximity to you, I suggest looking into their GG clone.

Are YOU making any $$$ now with the that tools you have?
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What is HF's?
I do 2-3 cars a month on my off days from my other 2 jobs. Not a whole lot just supplementing my income with my hobby.
 
Harbor freight.

stilltipping3 said:
What is HF's?
I do 2-3 cars a month on my off days from my other 2 jobs. Not a whole lot just supplementing my income with my hobby.
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My point exactly. Buy a HF GG6 clone and have enough left over to buy a quality steamer or extractor from a Vegas pawnshop/CL.
 
Go for the Rupes or Flex, you'll end up there any way. HF = Chinese junk. You won't regret it. Work smarter, not harder.

Review from HF's website:

Quality control issues:

The first one arrived DOA. I sent it back for replacement and heard nothing from HF for over a month. I called twice checking on what happened to my replacement and they said they would send it out that day. A few days later I received an envelope with another return authorization. I called again and finally they shipped my replacement. I tried it out to make sure it worked and it vibrates excessively. It is hard to hold against the car body and the polishing it uneven. I think the backing pad is bent causing it to wobble. I am going to try to find a backing pad off a porter cable and see if it will fit. So far it does not seem like much of a bargain
 
I have a flex in the way so I can't comment on that choice. If it's going to be your only unit go with a gg or rupes 15. 21 has too much throw for a while car. I have a gg. Rupes 21 and hf. I use all three, if I had one, it would be the gg.

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Rupes. It's expensive but after you use it you won't want to drive anything else.
 
everyone should own at least on traditional style DA and with that said, GG6 would be a great choice. you can use different size pads with different backing plates and also carpet brush attachments as well. you can always get the flex or rupes later...
 
I have bought a PC-XP,didn't have the power I was looking for so I bought the Griot's DA.
It's like night and day,twice the power of the PC which mean faster and better corrections.
It's a must have IMO.
Plus the pr ice isn't much cheaper than of the Flex
I can put all my weight on it and won't bog down the machine, now that's power right there:)
 
Sanding wise, what can the Flex correct?

The Rupes corrected 1500 grit.

I also spoke with AG customer service sometime ago. I asked if I could use my 6" NanoSkin AutoScrub pad on the Rupes and they said, yes.

Since I downgraded my PC to a 3" backing plate. I don't want to have to switch backing plates every time I want to use a clay alternative.

Can you use a NanoSkin AutoScrub with a Flex?
 
Gg6 is a griots garage 6?
Is it chinese junk or not?
Still not sure what HFmeans?
 
The GG was developed to use a 6 inch pad and includes a 6 inch backing plate if I'm reading the ad page correctly on the sales site.

I do think most people are missing that you already have Megs unit.

HF=Harbor Freight.

Even if it is the same unit the GG has a lifetime warranty, but I doubt it's gonna be that much of a step up from the Megs. No first hand experience with the GG and limited on the Megs. I've had a PC for 2 years and have about an hour behind the Flex. The Flex is awesome! Would love to try a Rupes though just to see, but I think if you got a Flex you wouldn't be missing anything.
 
I am not particularly fond of Chinese imports........heck I never even owned a foreign car......... however I LOVE my GG6.

Now with that said....... you have a Megs DA already?

Then.......

Get a Flex or a Rupes........ do not get a PC or a GG6.

Also keep in mind that the Flex rotates CCW.

If you make money...... any amount..... doing corrections....... I say you DO need another machine. You are justified in buying a more "pro" unit....... either a Rupes or a Flex.

Also...... keep it in mind....... a Flex or a Rupes.....has a used market too. You can sell it later. All is not lost.

A PC or a GG6 with not get a lot of $$$ and semi pro machine will.
 
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