Upgrading to Griots?

Lim3 said:
No. It was a serious question. I'm not familiar with the flex of griots polisher.
I have only used the PC
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The flex is a better unit then a Griots. The Flex is a forced dual action polisher and the Griots is a free spinning dual action polisher that uses a counter weight. If you are using a PC 7242 you will notice the difference going to a Griots 6". If you go from a Griots to a flex you will notice an even greater difference. The PC 7242 is a good unit but correction will be faster with a Griots and a flex is even faster. If you have good technique the PC 7242 is all you will probably need to do most corrections.

Ed

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Eandras said:
The flex is a better unit then a Griots. The Flex is a forced dual action polisher and the Griots is a free spinning dual action polisher that uses a counter weight. If you are using a PC 7242 you will notice the difference going to a Griots 6". If you go from a Griots to a flex you will notice an even greater difference. The PC 7242 is a good unit but correction will be faster with a Griots and a flex is even faster. If you have good technique the PC 7242 is all you will probably need to do most corrections.

Ed

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Will the flex burn the clear like a rotary if a intermediate user has at it ?
 
I used an original 7424 for years and just got a Griots with all the killer sales. Let me say the Griots is much more powerful and I was able to easily correct the GLASS of my jacked up windshield with it.

However, with the extra power comes responsibility. You must be careful with the Griots, as its much easier to burn pads with than a PC. Also, I actually like the bale handle on vertical panels.

Being a hobbyist, I couldn't justify spending the money on a Flex, as, once your cars are corrected once, they should only need infrequent light polishing.

For someone detailing cars for a hobby, you should be able to get the SAME results with ANY of the 3 machines. What I'm trying to say is, a more powerful or expensive machine won't make your car look better. Much more is based on technique, working clean, and taking your time.
 
Lim3 said:
Will the flex burn the clear like a rotary if a intermediate user has at it ?
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You could if you are not careful. You can burn through paint with any polisher with the wrong combination.

Ed
 
Klasse Act said:
Love my GG 6" and have used Optimum MF compound pads as well as the GG orange pads with a variety of polishes/compounds and have not been dissappointed one bit, as a matter of fact, I've just ordered the Euro foam pads from LC (blue and tangerine) and look forward to trying them out with Meg's UC and GG MP3 on an upcoming Chrysler minivan detail before the holidays.
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I agree. For the price, you cannot go wrong with the GG 6". If you already have the basics down with a lil PC, a Griots will be a nice upgrade. Now, if your willing to fork down some money for a Flex then more power to you. You'll be able to correct much faster with the added torque. Either way, you will have fun with either machine.
 
Used my GG 6" polisher for the first time xmas eve. Used 6.5 soft waxing pad at 5 with ease. Machine is well balanced and easy to handle. I admit this is my first polishing machine.
 
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