What machine to buy

[Mike lambert]

One other point, Rupes I don`t believe wants you to be as flexible as Griot`s designed they`re machine to be.

[Us1champ]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys and compliments on the car

As I figured most have a defining opinion on one or the other brand
Griots seams popular
I guess what I would like to know is what one? Most people have the bigger is better opinion which may or may not be good. One thing I didn`t mention I would like to be able to have a 3 inch option which seams to limit stuff


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[Mike lambert]

Then it seems you`ve narrowed it down to the gg6 which will do everything that you need at this point.

[total_telecom]

I like having a rotary and da polisher.

Rotary: anything Makita. Superb performance.

Dual action: Porter cable 7424 takes a ton of abuse, but the ultimate finisher is The FLEX XFE7-15

[mikejames]

You can`t go wrong with the GG6! Can use 3",4",5",6" backing plates and pads. I bought a used GG6 from Ebay and when I received it the speed dial didn`t work. So I contacted Griot`s and sent it in for repair and they sent me back a brand new machine at no charge. They paid for the shipping back to me, all it cost me was shipping to them. Now that`s customer service and the whole thing was done within a week. That polisher was my first Griots product, they gained a customer for life, now I buy alot of their products.

[felixthecat]

Like mentioned above^^^^or get one machine now & another one later. Go for a 15 now as your car could use it & later get a mini.

[rlmccarty2000]

Once you go Rupes you can`t go back. Just to paraphrase a saying. The Rupes 21 is more for people that already own a Rupes 15, but if you are buying an open box deal the Griots 15 would be my choice. I still prefer Rupes in all things polisher.

[JSFM35X]

I own an older gg6 and a new rupes duetto 3" and a older rupes 15. Plus the flex and old porter cable. All work but the long throw machines are smoother operating and the flex cuts the fastest while the gg6 is more flexible in terms of backplates. If I had to choose one for everything the gg6 wins all around. But I do like having all as changing backplates and pad sizes really slows down a detail.

[Mike lambert]

We switched both because the warranty is so much better and we find the Griot`s machines smoother. Also call rupes and ask about warranty and washers or different backing plates?

[Us1champ]

In regards to a griots g21 vs the 15
They are 20 bucks different is it worth it to do the 21
After pondering I think I want one machine and then I will get a 3 inch down the road. Like I said I have they cyclo already so I am familiar with polishing.
Thiughts


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[Buster906]

Go with the G21

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[felixthecat]

[QUOTE=Us1champ;2101370]In regards to a griots g21 vs the 15
They are 20 bucks different is it worth it to do the 21
After pondering I think I want one machine and then I will get a 3 inch down the road. Like I said I have they cyclo already so I am familiar with polishing.
Thiughts >>>>Also have to take into account the price of the 21 pads vs the 5.5``/6`` pads of a 15 machine. IDK if you saw Mike Phillips doing a `56 Fairlane using a 15 on one side & a 21 on the other= about IIRC it was 15 minutes difference. Its what works for you as the size of vehicles you have or working on. I`d be looking at a 15 machine or even the Duetto, the 3401 is another great option w/ the smaller bp to use the 5`` Hybrid pads= known as the `` Dream kit`` = 6 hybrid pads, 4``,3/8th BP for $399. here. Thou`s are the machines I was looking at. I just placed my order thru Will on Tuesday morning.

[danlc95]

A hobbyist wanting to use a 3" pad set up?

The Porter Cable 7424xp is an awesome option.

It has a smaller spindle housing, which allows for better view of the smaller pad as its worked over the paint.

These things have a great reputation for durability and longevity. They are also easily serviceable should you ever need to replace the cord, speed dial, or brushes.

[Mike lambert]

The 21 can be a beast if you are not familiar with it. If this is your first talk stroke machine, stick with the 15.

[GearHead_1]

The 21 can be a beast if you are not familiar with it. If this is your first talk stroke machine, stick with the 15.

This!