What do I want a Flex or a Griots da ?

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I am new to machine polishing , and have 2 black cars with scrates in the clear. Looks like from washing over the years. I really dont know which one would be the best for me. I get conflicting reviews from this forum concerning which is best ? What do you guys think concerning the two , and my lack of experience ? I would like to remove these scratches and use it to apply wax as well. Thanks all.
 
Depends on what you want to use; you're basically asking "do I want an apple, or an orange?"

The Flex is a forced-rotation DA which is great if you want to stick with foam pads, but if you think you might want to have some versatility and use the Meg's DA MF system or Surbuf pads (or smaller spot buffing pads), the GG6 is the better choice.
 
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The Flex 4301 is a bit larger and more powerful but the bottom line is they're both dual action polishers.

I like the Flex 3401. Its power combined with this tools forced rotating backing plate makes this tool the most consistent dual action polisher available today.

It is pricer than it's counterpart but in my opinion it's worth every penny..:props:

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unless money is no object, get the GG to start and some nice products to go with it

clay, pads, microfibres, polishes, sealant/wax, etc
 
Shiny Lil Detlr said:
Depends on what you want to use; you're basically asking "do I want an apple, or an orange?"

The Flex is a forced-rotation DA which is great if you want to stick with foam pads, but if you think you might want to have some versatility and use the Meg's DA MF system or Surbuf pads (or smaller spot buffing pads), the GG6 is the better choice.
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Ding, ding! :props:
 
I think alot of us started with either a PC or Griot's then moved up to the Flex 3401
 
You cannot do wrong with either ... I go Flex however.
 
Ok , so you can apply wax with the flex ? I would like to apply the wax with a machine , but still remove it by hand.
 
Both can do it with the right pad (LC Black/Blue/Gold)
 
i have both machines, each our very nice and can get you excellent resaults when used correctly.

i use the flex more, quality is a little nicer and the forced rotation is very nice.

You can no go wrong either way
 
Pontiacfan said:
Ok , so you can apply wax with the flex ? I would like to apply the wax with a machine , but still remove it by hand.
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Yes.

Pop on a red or blue pad, reduce the speed to about 3, apply your wax and proceed!
 
Took a two day class with Autogeek and the consensus on the DA buffers was hands down the Flex.... The other machines were fine and all did the job but the Flex Dual Action buffer was the winner...Of course it's probably $100. more than the next closest priced machine but very nice.
 
jakesdad said:
Took a two day class with Autogeek and the consensus on the DA buffers was hands down the Flex.... The other machines were fine and all did the job but the Flex Dual Action buffer was the winner...Of course it's probably $100. more than the next closest priced machine but very nice.
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Try close to $200 more. $319 vs 129 for Griots. I am sure the Flex is nice and I plan to buy one this summer. But, $190 buys a lot of pads, polishes, DA MF system components, waxes, clays and Microfibers.
 
exactly

I'm buffing a daily driver and maybe the odd friends and family. GG is more than enough for me.
 
Shiny Lil Detlr said:
Depends on what you want to use; you're basically asking "do I want an apple, or an orange?"

The Flex is a forced-rotation DA which is great if you want to stick with foam pads, but if you think you might want to have some versatility and use the Meg's DA MF system or Surbuf pads (or smaller spot buffing pads), the GG6 is the better choice.
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I agree. More verssatility. Get the Megs Da MF System . It is easy for a beginner!
 
I have a DA (old UDM and Flex). I got to use a Griots at DF and if I could only have one for the occasional polisher I would go with the Griots so you can use 4-in pads, etc. It is not as smooth as the Flex but it seems ok without the handle (hold the head).
 
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