DaveSi677

I'm looking to get a dual action polisher so i can start detailing my cars a little more often.

What do you recommend and why?

Thanks

98civdx

How much are you looking to spend? They range from $120-350+

I personally have the Griots 6'' (and 3'') and love them. Easy to use, easy to control, and I think have one of the most powerful motors. And a lifetime warranty, which they stand behind.


I use Meguiars, and the porter cable at work and I still prefer the Griots.


check out Autogeek, they have a lot of information on there, and pretty good prices

http://www.autogeek.net/griots-garag...ction-kit.html

DaveSi677

Why do you prefer the Griots over the PC and the Meguiars?

I was looking to spend in the 200-250$ range.

98civdx

The power, and how the GG buffer feels in my hands compared to the PC, and meg's.

Definitely do some research before you buy though, you might find the PC or the Meg's better suits your needs.

What kind of work at you wanting to do with cars?

redboost10

im looking to upgrade my pc to a griots. or at least to the 7424xp

DaveSi677

I want to be able to wax, polish and remove swirls on both my cars. I get my summer car detailed very often in the summer and it cost about 120$... so I figured from watching him do it that I could easily do this!

I would be doing also my mom and uncle's car also.

Thanks for the help really appreciate it!

98civdx

Sweet!

If you ever have any questions about pads/ polish, let me know!

DaveSi677

any suggestions on products to use?

on the autogeek website is what they are selling good quality stuff?

redboost10

I'm a fan of menzerna

UtzChips

I am going to purchase the Flex XC 3401 VRG this spring. It's $325.00 approx., however, it has a 25 ft cable & it's built in Germany. The PC comes with a 9 ft cable I think, and, you have to be sure and read the instructions & make sure you get the right size extension or you'll burn up the motor.

The pros can correct me if I'm wrong, however, it's my understanding that it is so much more about technique, than it is product. If you get the professional line of a polish product that's been on the market for a considerable period of time, then obviously somebody likes it.

Junkman2000 has a lot of entertaining vids on youtube that will teach you a lot. He even has a vid showing him wetsanding his Vette after having practiced on his 'sleeper' for some time.
Autogeek also has a lot of vids, if you prefer ones that just has the guy showing you 'how to' and want to skip the extra time it takes in Junkman's vids to listen to his humor.

I think I'll go with the Meguiar's line in 2014. Not sure what I want to try for the sealant. However, I'm positive that I won't be spending $80.00 for an 8 oz jar of wax. I drive the car every day to work.