polisher recommendation for newbie

**kcazual** · 07-07-2010, 11:28 PM

want to start polishing for myself. maybe branch out to doing some freelance. what machine do you recommend. I have seen some local detailers using dewalt and makita

**imported_mystic04** · 07-08-2010, 10:33 AM

Griots is what i would get. Personally i have the Flex ,GG, Dewalt 849 and a older Pc.

**golfdude** · 07-08-2010, 11:47 AM

Welcome to the forum! We have thousands of posts just like yours...please use the search function and you will easily find the answer to this question and many more. I`d recommend the Porter Cable XP, it`s a random orbit. The dewalts and makitas you see are rotary polishers that have a much longer learning curve.

**Accumulator** · 07-08-2010, 01:05 PM

kcazual- Welcome to Autopia!

Short answer: Flex 3401 or Griot`s 6" Random Orbital. I`d buy xfire`s Flex if I didn`t already have one.

**dlocks** · 07-08-2010, 01:16 PM

+1 on the random orbit polishers, whether it be a Flex, Griots or PorterCable. The learning curve is low and you get some peace of mind knowing that the chance of burning paint is relatively low. Personally I have a PorterCable 7424XP polisher and I love it!

Hope the input helps!

- Derick

**craigdt** · 07-09-2010, 03:38 PM

Cant go wrong with the Megs G110. Very solid

**imported_Tileman** · 07-11-2010, 07:11 PM

I have the Groits, LIFETIME warranty.

**fscrp** · 07-12-2010, 10:42 AM

I just ran across a video at Autogeek.net that may help you make the right choice for you. In the upper right corner of their homepage, click "Autogeek`s Show Car Garage. Scroll down about half way and check out the video titled "How to Pick the Correct Polisher"