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PCXP/Meguiars G110V2 / Griot's/ Owners Chime in
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Harleyguy
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One of the reasons I started this thread is to try and see what machine has the best customer service and also which holes up the best after some time .The dealership I work for has decided once again to get rid of our detail company and there was talk about us doing it in house . And with so many new systems out and machines that are very user friendly we may just buy some and do some in house training .This is all up in the air and a lot of discussion still needs to take place .Thanks so far for all your opinions and I'm sure this post also helps out a lot of people trying to figure out what's then next machine purchase .
LegacyGT
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I have (and have used) the original PC for the past few years, I recently upgraded to the Flex 3401 and Rotary, so I guess you can say that I did have the chance, and did upgrade to something else.
I am keeping the PC around to apply/remove LSPs.
Edit: the upgrade was because I had the opportunity, and I wanted to upgrade to a system with less vibration to save my arms from fatigue, and to save me time with faster correction. The PC has been solid, no issues, and the no-stick mod is the best thing ever.
I am keeping the PC around to apply/remove LSPs.
Edit: the upgrade was because I had the opportunity, and I wanted to upgrade to a system with less vibration to save my arms from fatigue, and to save me time with faster correction. The PC has been solid, no issues, and the no-stick mod is the best thing ever.
Old Tiger
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That was the deal Maker for me. I loaned mine to a pro buddy and he wiped the spindle sleeve after a year plus of hard duty. I called Dewayne. He arranged for another HD version to be shipped from GG. I got it in a week. I had to pack my old one and I just put it in an AG box and taped it up. UPS brought the new one to the door and picked up the old one at the same time. Build quality is not as good as a PC but warranty is unmatched IMO!
Old Tiger
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I got the 3" too for this reason.
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If I was a pro, I 100% agree, but for a hobbyist the GG warranty = No Brainer IMO.
BTW if I was a pro, I would buy the Flex 3401.
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I've owned all of them, and sold all of them...lol. I decided that I wanted to have a traditional DA on hand along with the 3401. I bought another GG DA and that was an EASY decision.
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Mark, Mark, Mark... You have to quit moving the stock price of these companies like this. I know you buy the stock then get on here and blah blah about this or that!!
Next time, just let me know the day before!!!!
tuscarora dave
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I have the G110V2 and would buy the Griot's Garage unit if I had it to do over. Well...Actually at the price I guess i can do it over. I am a rotary guy and just can't use this DA for anything but spreading wax. The cord once again is acting up. repaired it twice now and this time it is going to get an industrial grade cord.
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I really leaned into the Griot's Garage Polisher in a few places on this Challenger when I buffed it out and I'll stick to what I wrote over a year ago and that,
I would never try to replace a rotary buffer with this tool, especially when it comes to removing sanding marks over an entire panel or an entire car, but for all practical purposes, when using small diameter, thin pads you cannot make the pad stop rotating using common sense downward pressure on flat surfaces. By common sense I mean it would be ridiculous to push down so hard you're bending or warping the panel you're buffing on as that could stop or slow down pad rotation but in the real world you would never push that hard to remove defects.
It also maintains pad rotation better than the PC and the Megs versions anytime you're working on concave or convex panels on the 6.0 setting.
Do wear ear protection though anytime you're buffing over an extended time.
I would never try to replace a rotary buffer with this tool, especially when it comes to removing sanding marks over an entire panel or an entire car, but for all practical purposes, when using small diameter, thin pads you cannot make the pad stop rotating using common sense downward pressure on flat surfaces. By common sense I mean it would be ridiculous to push down so hard you're bending or warping the panel you're buffing on as that could stop or slow down pad rotation but in the real world you would never push that hard to remove defects.
It also maintains pad rotation better than the PC and the Megs versions anytime you're working on concave or convex panels on the 6.0 setting.
Do wear ear protection though anytime you're buffing over an extended time.
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question on MOL...
Q: Curious question (s) here. Does the resolution to the production issues mean the electronics on the V2 (ie pwr cord)? If the answer is yes, does that mean "supplier/vendor stock" will be R&R'd? I'm was just curious as I am now on my third unit and "if" I have the same issue, I was wondering if it would be a "new" or a "new reworked" unit? I know the VIN # should indicate which, but I was wondering what was happening to existing inventory at suppliers.
A: Yes, the quality issues have been resolved and all tools shipping from this day forward are brand new units. Further, however, there were production issues not related to tool quality that create additional delays.
Harleyguy
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Thanks for that info Al :xyxthumbs: Now anyone buying the Meguiars machine has to hope it's the new stock and not so old one that's been laying around on the shelf for the last 5 months . I wonder if Meguiars will recall back older stock and replace it with the new version . I would think this would be a interesting question for Megan to chime in on . I work for Volvo and when a new product comes they some time ask for the old stock back .
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That is the one great about having the detail classes you get to use any of the machines made and you also get to put them though there paces . I wonder if any of your class room Machines break if you would post it to the forums ??I really leaned into the Griot's Garage Polisher in a few places on this Challenger when I buffed it out and I'll stick to what I wrote over a year ago and that,
I would never try to replace a rotary buffer with this tool, especially when it comes to removing sanding marks over an entire panel or an entire car, but for all practical purposes, when using small diameter, thin pads you cannot make the pad stop rotating using common sense downward pressure on flat surfaces. By common sense I mean it would be ridiculous to push down so hard you're bending or warping the panel you're buffing on as that could stop or slow down pad rotation but in the real world you would never push that hard to remove defects.
It also maintains pad rotation better than the PC and the Megs versions anytime you're working on concave or convex panels on the 6.0 setting.
Do wear ear protection though anytime you're buffing over an extended time.
Does anyone know it the cord looks any differently?
I need to look at my production date, if they have one, when I get home. The last one I received in exchange felt a lot more firm on the power cord where it connects to the unit than the previous two. I couldn't see any changes but it sure felt a lot more sturdy.
EDIT: I received this one within the last month, maybe less.