polisher recommendation for newbie

[kcazual]

want to start polishing for myself. maybe branch out to doing some freelance. what machine do you recommend. I have seen some local detailers using dewalt and makita

 

[imported_mystic04]

Griots is what i would get. Personally i have the Flex ,GG, Dewalt 849 and a older Pc.

 

[golfdude]

Welcome to the forum! We have thousands of posts just like yours...please use the search function and you will easily find the answer to this question and many more. I'd recommend the Porter Cable XP, it's a random orbit. The dewalts and makitas you see are rotary polishers that have a much longer learning curve.

 

[Accumulator]

kcazual- Welcome to Autopia!



Short answer: Flex 3401 or Griot's 6" Random Orbital. I'd buy xfire's Flex if I didn't already have one.

 

[dlocks]

+1 on the random orbit polishers, whether it be a Flex, Griots or PorterCable. The learning curve is low and you get some peace of mind knowing that the chance of burning paint is relatively low. Personally I have a PorterCable 7424XP polisher and I love it!



Hope the input helps!

- Derick

 

[craigdt]

Cant go wrong with the Megs G110. Very solid

 

[imported_Tileman]

I have the Groits, LIFETIME warranty.

 

[fscrp]

I just ran across a video at Autogeek.net that may help you make the right choice for you. In the upper right corner of their homepage, click "Autogeek's Show Car Garage. Scroll down about half way and check out the video titled "How to Pick the Correct Polisher"