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Yep, I agree, the Griots machine, lots of pads and the HD series polishes. Maybe some nicer towels.
 
pwaug said:
Griot's Garage Dual Action Polisher with 5" backing plate, has more power than any of the other standard DAs and a lifetime warranty--Buff&Shine pads --four for each step--HD Cut, HD UNO, HD Polish, HD Speed--all are very user/beginner friendly and forgiving--long working time, no dust, easy to remove, no heavy oils left behind. HD Speed is a great product to use for your first machine polishing as it isn't too aggresive but can offer excellent results.
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I'm not sure if I agree with polish and speed. Speed is a polish+wax so wouldn't that kind of be working backwards? I would say after polish go with a more durable sealant maybe. Or replace HD Polish with HD Speed and spend the extra on more pads or some good microfibers.



Just a matter of opinion I guess, I just don't see the point in doing the steps as polish then polish again + wax when you could find a more durable sealant to replace that last step with.
 
brownbob06 said:
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I'm not sure if I agree with polish and speed. Speed is a polish+wax so wouldn't that kind of be working backwards? I would say after polish go with a more durable sealant maybe. Or replace HD Polish with HD Speed and spend the extra on more pads or some good microfibers.



Just a matter of opinion I guess, I just don't see the point in doing the steps as polish then polish again + wax when you could find a more durable sealant to replace that last step with.
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I agree--just that we don't know the condition of the paint so listed all the HD polishing products that might apply to the situation. But I think Speed is a great product to use on your first attempt at machine polishing. I think UNO is a great product for those of us who only take care of 2 or 3 cars--with the right pad it can take care of most marring (but it might take a little longer) and it finishes down well and you can always amp up the finish with Speed before applying your LSP "if" you want to.
 
RobD said:
How would you guys rate the different DA's in terms of NVH. I'd think the Rupes and Flex would be at or near the top..
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Haven't tried the Rupes, but the Flex 3401 is probably *NOT* what you're after. It has a, uhm...signature recoil..that many people find objectionable (not me, but many others).



Smoothest/nicest IME is the Cyclo, but it has some limitations too.



peacemaker said:
Are there any products that can both compound and finish down nicely?...I have read about m105 compounding and finishing down nicely...
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While a few people (including my pal Barry) say they can get M105 to finish out OK, I can't do it. It might look OK under certain lighting conditions, but in others it's a horror-show.



For a one step, I'd go with Speed or ZAIO. Or, if a separate LSP is OK, then Uno.
 
Richard Grasa said:
I just picked up a HF DA and it's not bad at all. Has more power than a PC and with a decent backing plate has no wobble and less vibration than a PC. Definitely a good unit for the price!
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Mine had the wobbly backing plate but I have so many from my other DAs it didn't matter. But the HF machine seems pretty solid, good power and its light. Only thing I don't really like is the on/off switch on the side, it can be a bit awkward until you get used to it.
 
RobD said:
How would you guys rate the different DA's in terms of NVH. I'd think the Rupes and Flex would be at or near the top, but what about the rest? TIA
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Of the ones I've used,



Rupes>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>HF>PC>Meguiars
 
pwaug said:
I agree--just that we don't know the condition of the paint so listed all the HD polishing products that might apply to the situation.
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She has another post with pictures. The vehicle in question is a Black Miata, and the paint is in terrible condition. Speed may help improve a little, but she'll need something a bit tougher anyways.



Take a look at the thread: "Bought a used black car with awful paint" in this same section to take a look at it.
 
brownbob06 said:
She has another post with pictures. The vehicle in question is a Black Miata, and the paint is in terrible condition. Speed may help improve a little, but she'll need something a bit tougher anyways.



Take a look at the thread: "Bought a used black car with awful paint" in this same section to take a look at it.
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Didn't make the connection--sure is going to need something more--perhaps HD Cut with Buff & Shine MF cutting pads to start.
 
Accumulator said:
Haven't tried the Rupes, but the Flex 3401 is probably *NOT* what you're after. It has a, uhm...signature recoil..that many people find objectionable (not me, but many others).



Smoothest/nicest IME is the Cyclo, but it has some limitations too.
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Scottwax said:
Of the ones I've used,



Rupes>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>HF>PC>Meguiars
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Thanks, guys.
 
pwaug said:
Griot's Garage Dual Action Polisher with 5" backing plate, has more power than any of the other standard DAs and a lifetime warranty--Buff&Shine pads --four for each step--HD Cut, HD UNO, HD Polish, HD Speed--all are very user/beginner friendly and forgiving--long working time, no dust, easy to remove, no heavy oils left behind. HD Speed is a great product to use for your first machine polishing as it isn't too aggresive but can offer excellent results.
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Dumb question: What does HD stand for? I didn't see it in the massive stickied list of abbreviations anywhere.
 
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