Would the Griots Garage 3" Random Buffer work better than my PC?
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Junebug
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Maybe I got a lemon, but I ended up sending my Griots 3" buffer back - was way underpowered and useless. I checked out the Metabo version the other day and the owner said he just used it for sanding with 3m disc, and that it was no good with foam pads. There are guys that have and like them, so I'd say it's a crap shoot.
One thing that I did read about and am very interested in is the right angle drill from Hitachi, that looks cool.
One thing that I did read about and am very interested in is the right angle drill from Hitachi, that looks cool.
dublifecrisis
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SATracker said:
If you're somewhat serious about polishing, but can't afford to move up to a rotary or just aren't ready for it then IMO it's a good move to have the 3.5 BP and some 4 inch pads. They're a bit more effective for correction, good for tighter areas, good for use in headlight restoration, and good for windows.
Haven't used the 3" Griot's but if I could afford to have multiple polishers I would put it in 3rd behind having a PC, Rotary/Flex and THEN the Griot's.
Accumulator
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wn1998 said:
I have the older Griot's 3", and the PC/4" setup is more aggressive.
Check out Mike Phillips's thread on the Griot's 3" and note how his experiences with PFW pads were less satisfactory than mine. Using the Griot's for serious correction is really pushing it, and probably best left for small spot repairs in areas where the larger PC doesn't fit as well.
imported_paintxpert
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My hope for all of you is that you learn real power polishing with either a variable speed Makita or a nice light Hitachi. Learn to POWER POLISH like a pro. If you do, I PROMISE you ....all the other stuff your using will go right into the garbage. Take the plunge..... get the balls and DO IT. You will never turn back.
Accumulator
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paintxpert said:
[shrug]...I first used a rotary in the '70s and I have a Metabo and a Makita now. Haven't touched either of them since I got my Flex 3401 and I see no reason to recommend a rotary to the average enthusiast, especially when they're asking about how the Griot's 3" RO would compare with/compliment a PC.
Cheetoh, I just purchase the Griot's 3" random polisher. You got me thinking and I took the 3" plate with the Griot's pad and put it on my PC. The adapter is the same size so it was easy to do. I was surprised at the difference in OPM and power the PC had over the Griot's polisher. When I set the machines at their highest level there was a huge power and push difference. Although I haven't run it for a long period yet, the pad and backing plate seemed to be holding just fine. The Griot's is lighter than the PC. Unless there could be some adverse affect on the PC motor because the counter balance is much larger I think I will be sending back the Griot! Has anyone else tested the 2 machines using my scenario?
Thanks for the tip!
Greg
Thanks for the tip!
Greg
Dan
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paintxpert said:
My hope for you is to get some reading comprehension skills....take the plunge and get the books and lessons and DO IT.:har:
Junebug
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Big Al, I had version one.
Junebug
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That's good, version one didn't have enough power to polish a shoe.
Accumulator
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JuneBug said:
Heh heh, wonder how long my replacement unit will last, and what Griot's will do about it when (uhm....I mean "if") it fails.
Junebug
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Aw, you mean you don't have another one in the box - just in case!
Accumulator
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JuneBug said:
Heh heh, you'd almost expect *me* to have a spare on hand, huh?
Actually, I've sometimes thought I oughta have a spare Flex...the Griot's 3" I can live without for a few days (hey, it died right in the middle of its use on my Yukon and I made do).
Atlantic Euro
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The advantage of a 3" buffer is the tight spaces it can work in. I have four polishers - a Flex XC 3401 (for speed and correction), a 7424 XP (when I want easy and worry-free), a 2nd Gen. 3" Griot's electric (portable and tight space work) and a 3" Griot's pneumatic (tightest spaces).
Moving down pad sizes on a 7424 does get a lot more aggressive, so be a little more careful.
Moving down pad sizes on a 7424 does get a lot more aggressive, so be a little more careful.