Which DA Should I get?
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C. Charles Hahn
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My personal pick was the G110v2. A lot of people claim it's a "weak machine" but I've found that even when bearing down hard on it (more than you ever really would or should have to under normal circumstances -- I was intentionally being heavy-handed for demonstration purposes by shifting a lot of my weight onto the machine), the pad will still rotate at least somewhat:
With my old PC (G100), I could literally stall the pad to the point where that piece of tape on the backing plate would be stationary.
With my old PC (G100), I could literally stall the pad to the point where that piece of tape on the backing plate would be stationary.
Accumulator
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Another vote for the GG 6" here.
RaskyR1
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I'd go with either the G110v2 or the GGDA. I have the PC7424, PCXP, and two GGDA's so that I can alternate them while the other is being sent in for warranty repairs. The GGDA has great power but I question their built quality big time. Currently unit number two is being held together with Epoxy and Duct Tape and the bearing is on it's last legs, which is only a couple months old....and I only detail part time. My original PC7424 is still going strong after 5+ years of abuse but they both lack power compared to the GGDA.
I'll be at Meguiar's next Thursday and I plan to try out the G110v2 and see how it compares to the rest of them. I used the original G110 about a year ago and it had a very solid construction.
I'll be at Meguiar's next Thursday and I plan to try out the G110v2 and see how it compares to the rest of them. I used the original G110 about a year ago and it had a very solid construction.
My first PC XP broke after 4 cars, got a replacement and wasn't really happy with it. Really I only use it for LSP application which is rare, or when I use Menzerna PO85RD. I did try it with the Meg's MF system, that lasted one panel... Received a GGDA for Christmas and love it! I plan to buy another to have on hand should something happen to it. I've used it on 7 cars since January (part-timer) with no complaints. I still find myself wanting to try the Meg's G110V2 as well.
Please let us know your thoughts Rasky!
RaskyR1 said:
Please let us know your thoughts Rasky!
RaskyR1
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rwright said:
Will do! If I like it you can bet I'll be buying one.
BigAl3 said:
Don't order just the polisher , order the kit that comes with the wax and polish and pads. It is $6 cheaper
Amazon.com: Griot's Garage 11605STDCRD 6" Machine Polish and Wax Kit: Automotive
It also comes with clay.. For $120 and free shipping:heh:
SpoolinNoMore
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$80 shipped for a new (current model) Griot's 6" DA
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imported_sfds
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My vote is for GG6".
imported_sal3291
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I have the Griots DA and I am very happy with mine
autoaesthetica
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Can you GG users chime in for a second.
I have been asking alot of people for feedback on the GG which I ordered a few of to use. I feel like I may either be a hulk or that I had too high of expectations for the GG as I am a PCXP user(and killer).
My question is in related to bogging and the PCXP v GG. I feel like in reading on all the forums that speeds 4-6 are simply un boggable. I read that alot of people dont really feel the need for speed 6, and while I am using the GG on speeds 4 through 6, I am not sure how much more power my DAs should have in comparison to the PCXP(my control).
Can someone shed some light on it. Maybe a speed to speed comparison with X amount of pressure between the 2? Or am I just a pressure monster?
I have been asking alot of people for feedback on the GG which I ordered a few of to use. I feel like I may either be a hulk or that I had too high of expectations for the GG as I am a PCXP user(and killer).
My question is in related to bogging and the PCXP v GG. I feel like in reading on all the forums that speeds 4-6 are simply un boggable. I read that alot of people dont really feel the need for speed 6, and while I am using the GG on speeds 4 through 6, I am not sure how much more power my DAs should have in comparison to the PCXP(my control).
Can someone shed some light on it. Maybe a speed to speed comparison with X amount of pressure between the 2? Or am I just a pressure monster?
RaskyR1
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autoaesthetica said:
Sorry, I don't have a test like that....
How easy it is to stop the rotation will obviously vary depending on what pad your using, but it's still a night and day difference between the PCXP and the GG6. On speed 4 with a MF pad it doesn't take much to stop the rotation on the PCXP, where as the GG6 takes more pressure then you really need to use 95% of the time. On speed 6 or even 5 with a GG6 and a 5" MF pad you'd probably have to sit on it to stop it from rotating.
Speed 6 on the GG6 is too much power for most pads IMO and I've melted some foam LC's after only a panel or two on that setting.
mikenap
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autoaesthetica said:
Mike, judging from what you told me before, I think you're just a beast! I agree 100% with Chad, the GG is quite noticeably stronger, torquier, ballsier, etc. than the XP and 110. Anything over 4.5-5 on the GG is overkill, while even at speed 6 on the XP, it was fairly easy to bog that thing down.
Accumulator
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RaskyR1 said:
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mikenap said:
Huh...I still do almost all my polishing at 6 with the GG, except when using smaller pads :think:
Bill D
Hooked For Life
Accumulator said:
I'm now the proud owner of a GG so I can experience it for myself. Can I put my PC backing plate for small pads on the GG just like how I change plates on the PC?
Accumulator
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Bill D said:
Yep, and it can do some pretty serious spot-correction that way, so go a little easy
autoaesthetica
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I had to read that 4 times because I was too busy staring at my cannons. 
Hmmm I feel like speed 6 is just right on the GG, but maybe I am a pressure addict? I completely agree but then again I think I use a TON of pressure on any DA polisher but I could bog a PC with my looonggg arms outstretched using 1 hand, but I think many could do that.
I think most people are melting LC pads because sometimes LC pads melt. Even with all the high speed, high pressure polishing even in the direct sun on a black car in July, I have never melted backing material.
Sounds like me and Accumulator are monsters
Hmmm I feel like speed 6 is just right on the GG, but maybe I am a pressure addict? I completely agree but then again I think I use a TON of pressure on any DA polisher but I could bog a PC with my looonggg arms outstretched using 1 hand, but I think many could do that.
I think most people are melting LC pads because sometimes LC pads melt. Even with all the high speed, high pressure polishing even in the direct sun on a black car in July, I have never melted backing material.
Sounds like me and Accumulator are monsters
Guitarist302008
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Why no votes for the Flex? I love mine!!
PAR Detailing
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Just out of curiosity check you power. I know there is one outlet in my garage that doesnt sent enough power to the machine making it not run properly. I will be polishing it on speed 4 and able to slow it down to almost a stall and then the next second the full blast of power comes back and I would have to stand on it like Rasky said.