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I still feel the PCxp(bought annd sold) is a step below these 2 polishers as far as performance.
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I almost always grab the PC when I need a DA Polisher and I get everything I want to do with it done to my expectations. I've been using the PC since it was introduced by Meguiar's in the early 1990's to the paint polishing world as has hundreds of thousands of other people and a lot of swirls have been removed as a results.
Of course, at the same time I could just as easily grab the Megs or GG unit and get the job done.
And... in our
Detailing 101 Class I strongly encourage everyone to test
ALL the PC style tools and for the
Advanced Wetsanding Class I set
all these tools up to be Dampsanders and again, encourage everyone to test them all out and come to their own decision as to which tool they like best.
Looks like Meguiars G110v2 vs Flex here! Nick is read with towel in hand for any polish to fly!
Using the PC to remove wax with a bonnet on it...
Ed testing out the Griot's Garage 6" ROP
I always wondered what they were looking at?
My son showing how to use the Cyclo
Testing out the Griot's Garage 3" Mini Polisher
Testing out the Flex 3401
Testing out the Flex PE14 Rotary Buffer
Pictures & Comments from July 10th, 2011 Sunday Detailing 102 - Advanced Class
Sergio and Tavares tackle the roof with the G110v2 and PC 7424XP
The first thing I do with any of these tools is throw the handle away and never look back and recommend the same to others. Sans handle, the PC fits and feels best to grip,
in my opinion and that's a feature I like because I use it with one hand a lot.
Also, a design flaw with the Megs unit is the
tool stand, in this article here I point this out...
Handle? Or No Handle? - Using DA Polishers Without the Handle
Excerpt from the above article...
With the Bail Handle removed off the Meguiar's DA Polisher, there's a built-in tool rest that keeps the polisher from tipping over if you place it on it's back with the Bail Handle removed or adjusted to the extreme forward position. While this does provide a benefit, the problem is if you use this tool without the Bail Handle, this tool rest gets pressed into your hand.
See the imprint in my hand? Imagine holding this tool with a strong grip and machine applying wax to vertical panels with one hand...
My recommendation to Meguiar's, (for whatever it's worth), would be to remove the tool rest and take it a step further, design it specifically for holding with the human hand, you know, ergo and all that. Look at the Flex PE14 and the new DeWALT Bumblebee, both heads of both tools are designed for being held with the hand, which is also my personal preference for using a rotary buffer.
One thing for sure Mark, you're passionate about the craft and always willing and ready to share your opinion and even change it as circumstance change...
Keep us updated on your experience...
Oh... and a couple cream-puff shots... both polished out with all the tools talked about on AGO...
Polished to perfection using
all the different types of tools and the point is that while the tool is a key factor... more important is using good technique with quality pads and products...
My first e-book is specific to DA Polishers but it doesn't play favorite with the tools, just shares the techniques you would use with whichever one you own.
Do you want to attend a Detailing Class?
Do you want to learn the art of polishing paint to remove swirls, scratches, water spots and even orange peel?
Then send me an e-mail...
I'm working on dates for the next classes. I can't guarantee we'll have cool cars like the 1962 Cadillac and the 1971 GTO but I'll try...
If you want to be notified when the next Detailing 101 and 102 classes are scheduled, then please send me an
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