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    Re: Want to add a 2nd DA polisher

    Quote Originally Posted by Accumulator View Post
    That`s an interesting suggestion! I`d think the two completely, 100% different with regard to smoothness...like, rotaries are SMOOOOOTH but the Flex 3401 has some, uhm..."recoil" to it that some here (not me!) simply hate. I`m always noting how some rotary guys think that *any* RO/DA is a vibration monster and that makes me think they`d *really* hate the Flex 3401.

    Not that I know how other people think about this stuff so it`s not like I`m arguing with you, just scratching my head and wondering about it.
    Sorry about that. I was referring to the pe 14. I don`t care for the 3401 at all.

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    Re: Want to add a 2nd DA polisher

    Well...I ended up finding an Adam swirl killer at a good deal. Should have it by Friday.

    Also looked into the diavolo cordless 12v mini polisher kit. I have a offer in on Ebay on that one.

    So if all that works out my polisher setup will then be

    Adams swirl killer 15MM throw with 5” pads

    PC with 3” pads

    Diavolo mini for 1” and 2”

    I also have a Meguiars DA power system for a drill that I’ve thought about using to apply sealants and such. But if anyone wants it I’ll trade it for some other detailing supplies

    Still not convinced I don’t want to pick up a G8 and relegate the PC to some other purpose. I guess time will tell


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    Re: Want to add a 2nd DA polisher

    Quote Originally Posted by bad penny View Post
    ... I was referring to the pe 14. I don`t care for the 3401 at all.
    Ah, OK, yeah that`s different then!
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    Astouffer512- Ah, glad you came to a decision!

    Just FWIW, there`s *ZERO* way I`d want to use the "drill setup" for much of anything, let alone LSPing a whole vehicle. IMO that`d be a good use for the PC if/when you get the G8, or...even if you don`t. It only takes a moment to switch the PC`s plate and IME there`s no need to change the counterweight.

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    Re: Want to add a 2nd DA polisher

    Quote Originally Posted by Astouffer512 View Post
    Well...I ended up finding an Adam swirl killer at a good deal. Should have it by Friday.

    Also looked into the diavolo cordless 12v mini polisher kit. I have a offer in on Ebay on that one.

    So if all that works out my polisher setup will then be

    Adams swirl killer 15MM throw with 5” pads

    PC with 3” pads

    Diavolo mini for 1” and 2”

    I also have a Meguiars DA power system for a drill that I’ve thought about using to apply sealants and such. But if anyone wants it I’ll trade it for some other detailing supplies

    Still not convinced I don’t want to pick up a G8 and relegate the PC to some other purpose. I guess time will tell


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    Re: Want to add a 2nd DA polisher

    Quote Originally Posted by Coatings=crack View Post
    I have a boss 15 and a 3” and think its a perfect set up. If you are doing bigger vehicles and hace alot of space to do a long throw is great. This is my 1st polisher.

    Was not hard to learn and you will work faster rhan an 8mm. Did a friends car with him and he had the gg6 and i was done my side 15 min faster. I know their are variables but i was try ing to be precise not quick as i wanted to see if the longer throw was indeed faster.

    If i had to do again and the boss 15 was $300+ i would’ve just bought g8 and 9. Only 2-5 cars a yeR like you.

    Right now though Griots has the boss 15 for $225 and i would jump on that. It’s an awesome polisher with a proven track record. Autopia hasca PM policy so see if they’ll match it.


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    I talked with Will at Autopia and they will price match Griots.
    Thinking about this, Will said I could use my reward points also
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    Quote Originally Posted by KBsToy View Post
    I talked with Will at Autopia and they will price match Griots.
    Thinking about this, Will said I could use my reward points also
    G15 gone on Griots page, Lowered prices on G21, G6 and G3

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    Re: Want to add a 2nd DA polisher

    Quote Originally Posted by KBsToy View Post
    G15 gone on Griots page, Lowered prices on G21, G6 and G3
    G15 is still on their site. I just ordered one.224.00
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    Re: Want to add a 2nd DA polisher

    There was a thread about the Chechnya Chinese da here a while ago. Great da great price. I bought their rotary and happy with their rotary. Light, powerful, smooth snd inexpensive. Buyers here also lke the DA

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    Quote Originally Posted by GARY51 View Post
    G15 is still on their site. I just ordered one.224.00
    Another one of my senior moments
    Mine came today...

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    Quote Originally Posted by KBsToy View Post
    Another one of my senior moments
    Mine came today...
    Ok this morning no G15

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    Wonder if their done with long throws or coming out with a new g15. With the other polishers they kept old one around. Probably hard to get rid off with new products.

    Being geared towards consumers would make sense no long throws...


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    Re: Want to add a 2nd DA polisher

    Quote Originally Posted by Coatings=crack View Post
    ..Being geared towards consumers would make sense no long throws...
    But why?

    That`s something that makes zero sense to me. I can see most consumers not needing a 21mm throw, but a 15?

    IMO plenty of consumers need exactly the same equipment as Pros, in all sorts of applications including Car Polishers. And that`s leaving aside the possibility of the G9s having issues.

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    Re: Want to add a 2nd DA polisher

    Quote Originally Posted by Accumulator View Post
    But why?

    That`s something that makes zero sense to me. I can see most consumers not needing a 21mm throw, but a 15?

    IMO plenty of consumers need exactly the same equipment as Pros, in all sorts of applications including Car Polishers. And that`s leaving aside the possibility of the G9s having issues.
    Not in the sense that as consumers we need them but as they’re geared towards consumers. Most new to polishing are scared so they play it safe. Probably sell g9/gg6 10 to 1 vs the boss machines.

    Griots doesn’t sell a ton of different products that do the same thing. Probable gonna go hard with the G8 and 9 combo vs a long throw.

    Truth be told if i had this option when i bought my g15. I woulda went this way. Just wasnt a fan of the gg6


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    Re: Want to add a 2nd DA polisher

    My guess is, there will be an update on these. The BOSS system was a huge investment for them. It makes more sense to have the long throws updated and made by the same manufacturer as the G8 and G9.

 

 
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