Best Polisher ?
03-09-2015, 08:01 AM
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What do they have on sale?
Imo, the griots is the best, my 1st one lasted 8 years and corrects well. The porter cable is a good second choice.
If you want to spend huge $ , look st the flex forced rotation model or the rupes.
Imo, the griots is the best, my 1st one lasted 8 years and corrects well. The porter cable is a good second choice.
If you want to spend huge $ , look st the flex forced rotation model or the rupes.
03-09-2015, 03:33 PM
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03-09-2015, 05:31 PM
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I have the Meguiars DA polisher......works just fine. Porter Cable also has a nice one with a good price point. Both the Meguiars or Porter Cable will work just fine for the amateur detailer.
Meguiar's® Dual Action Polisher
Product number: G110V2 | SKU: 070382002602
Low risk, dual-action, rotation & orbit pattern produces far superior results than mere hand application.
1800 opm 6800 opm, the most versatile speed range in its class.
Easy side-port access for quick brush changes.
Convenient Meguiar’s Canvas Bag.
Includes W68DA Soft Buff 2.0 DA Backing Plate.
Meguiar's® Dual Action Polisher
Product number: G110V2 | SKU: 070382002602
Low risk, dual-action, rotation & orbit pattern produces far superior results than mere hand application.
1800 opm 6800 opm, the most versatile speed range in its class.
Easy side-port access for quick brush changes.
Convenient Meguiar’s Canvas Bag.
Includes W68DA Soft Buff 2.0 DA Backing Plate.
03-09-2015, 05:53 PM
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Another Griot's owner. Had it a few years, still works great!
03-09-2015, 06:35 PM
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It is not a porter cable.,,I asked him a few years ago and I can't remember what their answer was, but it was somebody that did not sell their own polisher.
03-09-2015, 07:13 PM
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The older Griot's units are Porter Cable - essentially an orbital sander. Comes in a large plastic Porter Cable case - even included a hose to connect to a shop vac as a dust collection unit. Those are pretty much indestructible.
03-09-2015, 08:47 PM
#18
Since the wife is buying a new car, I thought I would "invest" in
a polisher for doing the Glen e process on both cars.
I contacted Luis Mendoza. His transportation costs from FL to NC
are prohibitive.
Since some of you might upgrade to a Flex/Rubes , I thought I would go with of the top of the line ----- this will probably be the last polisher I buy. Glen e suggested the Flex "forced rotation model" but I cannot find that term in any of adverts. Does it mean Duel Action ??
What pads would you suggest for the initial and on going Glen e process ?
( Luis -- feel free to voice your opinion
a polisher for doing the Glen e process on both cars.
I contacted Luis Mendoza. His transportation costs from FL to NC
are prohibitive.
Since some of you might upgrade to a Flex/Rubes , I thought I would go with of the top of the line ----- this will probably be the last polisher I buy. Glen e suggested the Flex "forced rotation model" but I cannot find that term in any of adverts. Does it mean Duel Action ??
What pads would you suggest for the initial and on going Glen e process ?
( Luis -- feel free to voice your opinion
03-09-2015, 09:06 PM
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Forced rotation means the pad will not stop orbiting. My Porter Cable will "stall" the pad if I push too hard on it. The Flex will keep on rotating...... It is a premium tool.
03-10-2015, 02:41 AM
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