Just can't make up my mind?

With the latest generation machines, each offers enough power to remove defects in a timely manner, particularly when combined with the newer, super micro non-diminishing polishes. I use a Meguiar's G110v2 for a lot of my polishing needs (it is my favorite of the Random Orbitals) and have never found it to lack power, and often find myself using speed 5 to reduce the rotation of the pad and prevent the polish drying. (You can often get better results with M105 by keeping it wet longer and allowing the tiny abrasives to continue to work properly).

And it is at speed 5 that find the Meguiar's G110v2 to shine above the rest. The 'cruise control' will kick in extra power to keep the OPMs near 5000 opms as pressure is increased. The cruise control doesn't do much at full blast since the energy is all being used, but on speed 5 (and below) it allows for a much more consistent buff.

Also the speed dial is very accurate and linear on the G110v2, with no random jumps in speeds between clicks on the dial.

That said there are plenty of great RO's on the market, and people will always favor the machine that offers the best results for them. I love the precision, build quality, and feel of the machine, it is a scalpel.

 
Hanks Todd for your reply. I actually talked to you awhile ago about all his and almost made a purchase but held off till now. I should note that I will be picking up a flex in a year or so and the griots will become the 4" beast if needed.

Reason I bought the GG: Price and warranty. You really can't beat a lifetime warranty.

I will be doing a Meg 105/205/106fa combo with BFWD as my sealant and AGHD as my wax.
 
Just got my Griot's, going to try out today on my wife's car (a little D151 to shine it up). Out of the box it's quite nice, has a good feel to it. Way better than my old UDM, much thinner and better shape. Can't wait!
 
Those of you that haven't pulled the trigger on the Griots yet, there's a 15% off $150 deal going on right now.

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The polisher covers most of that.

Hope I'm not breaking any rules by posting a competitors site.
 
I just watched GG's video, I'm sure there would be disagreements from detailers - but, again this was geared to the guy that has never used any machine.
 
Mindflux said:
Those of you that haven't pulled the trigger on the Griots yet, there's a 15% off $150 deal going on right now.

The polisher covers most of that.

Hope I'm not breaking any rules by posting a competitors site.
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Yes, this is an infraction. No big deal, but please remove Da Rules!

Junebug said:
I just watched GG's video, I'm sure there would be disagreements from detailers - but, again this was geared to the guy that has never used any machine.
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Yes, I watched the video. I liked the part where he polished his dome :wizard:
 
I own a Metabo rotary, a Flex 3401 dual action, and an old school PC 7424. The newer RO machines are pretty much like the PC, but more powerful. If I had to pick one machine to do everything, I'd pick the Flex 3401 because it can cut decently well (the rotary will outdo it), break down polishes well (the rotary will outdo this also), and finish 100% hologram-free (so can the PC). It's the almost best of all worlds for me. Having all three types of machines, I usually use the rotary until the last step (sometimes this is a finishing polish, sometimes an AIO), then switch to the Flex. I don't like how the PC vibrates and has a hard time breaking down polishes. I occasionally use the PC for work with 4" pads or carpet brush, but its pretty much a specialty tool rather than a mainstay.
 
wfedwar said:
I own a Metabo rotary, a Flex 3401 dual action, and an old school PC 7424. The newer RO machines are pretty much like the PC, but more powerful. If I had to pick one machine to do everything, I'd pick the Flex 3401 because it can cut decently well (the rotary will outdo it), break down polishes well (the rotary will outdo this also), and finish 100% hologram-free (so can the PC). It's the almost best of all worlds for me. Having all three types of machines, I usually use the rotary until the last step (sometimes this is a finishing polish, sometimes an AIO), then switch to the Flex. I don't like how the PC vibrates and has a hard time breaking down polishes. I occasionally use the PC for work with 4" pads or carpet brush, but its pretty much a specialty tool rather than a mainstay.
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I have the exact same 3 machines. I just got my 3401 the other day though. Excited to try it.. though I was nervous to drop that type of cash on it.
 
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