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Hi all

I haven't been active here but thank you all for all the great sharing and advice I have picked up from the forum.

Here's my question. I have a 15mm DA that I am using with good success, but need something more compact that takes smaller pads so I can get into the curves and smaller areas on a couple Camaros I am now taking take care of.

I have narrowed down my choices to a Flex PE8 or Griots G8.

Very different but both will I think do the job and are well reviewed.

It seems like the Flex may be more powerful being a rotary. That might be nice when knocking out deeper defects in small areas.

The Griots is priced well, and being a DA gives me a little more confidence to go after a scratch without as much risk of harm.

Anyone have thoughts on this decision?

Thanks in advance!

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Check out the Adams mini. Great reviews. I have one and like it a lot.
 
I have a PE8 and almost never use it. It's geared too high. Headlights is what I use it for now.

I would get a Flex or Griots mini DA.
 
Spend the money and get a Flex PiXiE. Trust me.... one of the best tools out there.
 
DUBL0WS6 said:
If you have a PC you can get a 4 inch backing plate and pads
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Good thought. No PC. I have an Adams SK 15.
I think ultimately I would prefer to have two separate polishers so I can bounce between easily mid job if needed.

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cdnrod said:
Hi all

I haven't been active here but thank you all for all the great sharing and advice I have picked up from the forum.

Here's my question. I have a 15mm DA that I am using with good success, but need something more compact that takes smaller pads so I can get into the curves and smaller areas on a couple Camaros I am now taking take care of.
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What happens when you try to buff the curved and smaller areas with the 15mm polisher?



cdnrod said:
I have narrowed down my choices to a Flex PE8 or Griots G8.
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Two great choices. I've never been a huge fan of the PE8 because the lowest RPM isi 1100 RPM and that's a tick on the fast side for doing delicate or intricate or surgical buffing for my taste.

If you want to go rotary - get the cordless FLEX PE14 - it's not that much larger than the PE8 and dials down to 400 RPM plus - no cord.

The PiXiE is also a great choice - no cord plus you get both a rotary and a 12mm free spin random orbital in one tool. And can maintain pad rotation.


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Dr Oldz said:
Spend the money and get a Flex PiXiE. Trust me.... one of the best tools out there.
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Sure looks it. I just don't know if I can splash that kind of dough for tool I will use only a few times per year.

Too many other toys to buy

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Mike Phillips said:
What happens when you try to buff the curved and smaller areas with the 15mm polisher?





Two great choices. I've never been a huge fan of the PE8 because the lowest RPM isi 1100 RPM and that's a tick on the fast side for doing delicate or intricate or surgical buffing for my taste.

If you want to go rotary - get the cordless FLEX PE14 - it's not that much larger than the PE8 and dials down to 400 RPM plus - no cord.

The PiXiE is also a great choice - no cord plus you get both a rotary and a 12mm free spin random orbital in one tool. And can maintain pad rotation.


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Thanks for the suggestions!

The two challenges are maintaining pad rotation and effectively cutting. Obviously related. User skill and experience may play into this too

My thoughts are that a smaller tool will just make the curved and tight areas a bit easier and faster.

Lots to consider. That's a couple votes for GG8 and a couple for PiXiE.

Maybe I need to revisit my budget...

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cdnrod said:
My thoughts are that a smaller tool will just make the curved and tight areas a bit easier and faster.

Lots to consider. That's a couple votes for GG8 and a couple for PiXiE.

Maybe I need to revisit my budget...

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German made versus China made.
 
can't go wrong with either one. both companies are solid as are their products and they back them as well. i love me some red and black (GG/Flex) polishers ;) :dblthumb2:
 
Stay away from the PE 8, mine is a door stop. It's way to powerful. Like Mike said, lowest rpm's are still too fast. It will melt headlights, imagine what it will do to paint. And it's heavy and way bigger than it looks online. You have to baby it way to much.
 
Thanks everyone. I pulled the trigger on the PiXiE yesterday.

It's over double what I wanted to spend, but the great reviews and its versatility won me over. Sounds like the tool for the job.

Really appreciate all the quick replies.

Now the wait begins. I'll have an eye on every FedEx truck in the neighborhood until it gets here

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