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Thew G15 seems to fit the best IMO. I didn`t care for the Flex and ended up selling mine. It was a very capable tool and well built but it didn`t work well with the Megs MF pads, which were new to the market at the time. I also don`t feel it finishes as well as the free spinning DA`s. The Rupes 15 would be solid as well but I can`t stand slow starts and just prefer the feel of the BOSS in my hands. Your LC pads will be fine with either tool but they likely won`t be as smooth as the intended OEM pads.
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I`m content with the Rupes tools I own in the LHR15 MKII, the mini and the nano. I think you will be quite happy with the 15. Especially on the trans am that has many curves.
With regards to the pads on the machine. I have used the Meguiar`s thin foam discs on my 15 MKII and I have to say the only pad the I liked on it was the burgundy cutting pad due to the stiffness of the pad. The polishing pad and finishing pad just didn`t work for me. The weight of the machine compressed them too much for my liking and would they would not spin very well. I bought some Rupes pads and they definitely work much better. Not to mention the little to no vibration with the Rupes pads.
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Thanks all for the responses!
I have narrowed it down to the Griots G15 and the Rupes 15. This will be an after Christmas purchase so I have a little time to pick between the two...
I see that the Griots has a 900 watt motor while Rupes has a 500 watt motor - so that would most likely make it a bit heavier. However w that larger motor - Griots max is 5,000 orbits per minute while the Rupes is 4,200 orbits per minute.
Keep in mind I don`t do this professionally by any means. Just as a hobby. I`m just looking for a machine that is more efficient than my Griots 6" random orbital. I do like the style and hand placement of both the Rupes and the Griots so that will be a step up right off the bat!
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I can`t answer you on the Griot`s side of it but Dylan posted this and is a very good write up to read.
Power vs. Consumption - Why bigger is not always better.=
In the end you can`t go wrong with either choice.
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My vote is for the Rupes 15. I use many other pads with it, especially microfiber and don`t notice much vibration. And Rupes is now making polishers in the USA, so that`s a big plus. Don`t forget the super reps that Rupes has working for them. If you have a question about anything Rupes you can post it here or email them directly, or even pm them and they get right back to you. Good people!
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I have a RUPES 15 Mark II and it`s a little smoother when using Buff & Shine`s Uro-Tec pads than my second-generation Griot`s 6" with any pads.
I have to tell you, though, if I could keep just one polisher, it`d be the Griot`s 6". I feel like it`s a necessary part of the Tuf Shine application. (You can attach brushes to the Griot`s and Porter Cable-style DAs to clean the tires.)
The only issue you may have with your Lake Country pads if they weren`t designed for a long-throw polisher is their durability. It takes a tougher pad to withstand the longer throw.
I haven`t worked my way up to amateur status yet, so I admit my opinion on polishing tools comes from limited experience.
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