Which DA Polisher do you recommend?

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Im looking at the Porter Cable and the Griots Garage. Don't know which to go with.

Thanks
 
As a long time owner of a Porter Cable and recent buyer of a Griots GG6, I would recommend the Griots unit. It has more power (which means easier cutting) and a lifetime warranty. I think the ergonomics are slightly better, as well.

The PC is a decent machine, but hasn't improved in recent years. The GG6 has moved far beyond it.
 
If you can afford the flex, get the flex. It vibrates A LOT less than the PC.
 
lots of info on this topic. no doubt about it, the GG6 for sure...
 
Of those two, the GG6. It was the first one I bought and I love it. Recently got a Flex which I also like a lot.

The warranty on the GG6 is amazing though
 
Is the GG6 as safe as the 7424? What about the Megs..It was well reviewed.
 
bubbyrhoads said:
Im looking at the Porter Cable and the Griots Garage. Don't know which to go with.

Thanks
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I personally reach for the PC whenever I need or want to use this type of tool. If I need more power I use a more powerful tool like the Flex, Rupes, Rotary Buffer.

Regardless of which tool you buy you'll need a 5" backing plate and pads. So click the link below and scroll down the thread for info.

Video: Mark your backing plate to make it easy to see pad rotation


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Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
I personally reach for the PC whenever I need or want to use this type of tool. If I need more power I use a more powerful tool like the Flex, Rupes, Rotary Buffer.
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What I get out of that is Mike says he uses the PC for polishing or waxing. And uses the Flex for heavier work. That's great advice... if you have a Flex and PC. But if you plan to only buy one machine, it's a little different. You will want the extra power that the GG6 has over the PC.

I've found that the PC can stop spinning pads when you bear down for cutting. That's much less likely to happen with the GG6.
 
I like the Porter Cable 7424xp.

Granted, I've only owned an older Griot's machine, but I also have a Rupes Duetto, and a Flex 3401 in the arsenal. Even then I reach for the PC first.
 
brettS4 said:
What I get out of that is Mike says he uses the PC for polishing or waxing. And uses the Flex for heavier work. That's great advice... if you have a Flex and PC. But if you plan to only buy one machine, it's a little different. You will want the extra power that the GG6 has over the PC.

I've found that the PC can stop spinning pads when you bear down for cutting. That's much less likely to happen with the GG6.
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Totally agree!!! If you're just starting out and are only going to have one machine I don't understand why anyone would not choose the Griot's polisher. With the right pad and product there isn't anything it can't handle without worrying about it bogging down and if anything goes wrong with the GG6 in most cases Griots will just replace it with a new polisher rather than repair it.

While the Griot's can handle 6" pads it's more effective with 5.5" pads so in either case you'll need to purchase a 5" backing plate.

And yes the GG6 is just as safe as the PC.

Later if you find you really enjoy machine polishing and want to get another machine like a Flex or Rupes the GG DA won't go to waste as you can set it up with 3" or 4" pads to do the tight spots, or a brush for cleaning carpets or tires etc, etc
 
Between the PC or GG I would go with the GG. If you can spend the money get the flex 3401.
 
Gg6 it's ready to go right out of the box no need to buy a 5inch backing in my opinion
 
GG6 - very pleased in the little time I have had it. Granted I have never own any of the others.
 
Going to buck the trend and go with the Cyclo. Probably the most underrated polisher. They don't market so much but man is it smooth. It will outlast all the others and from someone whose been doing this for a long time now with the pic, the flex, the rotary, I pick up my Cyclo more than any other tool.
 
tenblade2001 said:
Is the GG6 as safe as the 7424? What about the Megs..It was well reviewed.
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I had two of the Megs machines go bad, these were the G110v2. The first one after 1 1/2 cars. The second one I didn't use very often because I also had a PC. I recently had the same problem with that one. I would say it may have done the equivalent of four cars. This was after they supposedly had the problem fixed.
 
DaveT435 said:
I had two of the Megs machines go bad, these were the G110v2. The first one after 1 1/2 cars. The second one I didn't use very often because I also had a PC. I recently had the same problem with that one. I would say it may have done the equivalent of four cars. This was after they supposedly had the problem fixed.
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I think he's talking about the new Megs DA that just came out. It has very good initial reviews, but nothing long term and it's expensive compared to a GG DA.
 
Another vote for the Griot's Garage DA. Affordable, versatile, user-friendly, and lifetime warranty.

I went with the 5" backing plate for Lake County's 5.5" orange and white pads for polishing and correcting. My GG came with some 6.5" black pads so I swap back to the 6" backing plate for those when adding my sealant or wax. I'm considering getting a 3" backing plate as well for tighter spots.
 
dlc95 said:
I like the Porter Cable 7424xp.

Granted, I've only owned an older Griot's machine, but I also have a Rupes Duetto, and a Flex 3401 in the arsenal. Even then I reach for the PC first.
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@dlc95, are you using the flex for correction too?
 
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