Which DA buffer do you like/dislike
11-07-2016, 02:53 PM
#1
Drifting
Thread Starter
Which DA buffer do you like/dislike
gonna be ordering in the next couple days. Thought about the Torq package thing from chemical guys.
Also so looked at porter cable and griots.
Your opinions and experience.
Also so looked at porter cable and griots.
Your opinions and experience.
11-07-2016, 04:12 PM
#2
Burning Brakes
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If you are just going to use it for your own car Griots is a good one. Even more important is the pads and compounds you use. Experiment, know what pads work best. Most are color coded for cutting ability. Same with compounds, each has different cutting properties. Even before the machine should be surface prep. Lots of great information out there.
I use Rupes and Griots. Rupes just has a more efficient action to it that allows for a faster correction time, but I do other cars as well. It really does boil down to practice with whatever you buy and be familiar with what it can do.
I use Rupes and Griots. Rupes just has a more efficient action to it that allows for a faster correction time, but I do other cars as well. It really does boil down to practice with whatever you buy and be familiar with what it can do.
11-07-2016, 06:47 PM
#8
Le Mans Master
Have both the PC and Griot's. Can't go wrong with either, however, I prefer the Griot's... a little more power with better ergonomics.
11-07-2016, 06:55 PM
#9
Drifting
I have Griot's, and only have 1 complaint. Handle adjustment can be a PITA sometimes.
That said, as others have stated, the pads you choose will make a real difference in
performance.
That said, as others have stated, the pads you choose will make a real difference in
performance.
11-07-2016, 07:03 PM
#10
I only polish cars a few times a year, so I didn't want to spend nearly $400 for a Rupes, Boss or Flex. I have an old Porter Cable (over 12 yrs old, now) which works OK, but it's loud and buzzy. I didn't want another PC, so I decided on Meguiar's MT300 (about $200). I like it. It's much more powerful than the PC (corrects more quickly), noticeably smother/quieter and has better ergonomics. The MT300 splits the difference nicely between $100-$150 polishers and the Rupes, Boss and Flex.
http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-mt3...-polisher.html
http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-mt3...-polisher.html
Last edited by VY427; 11-07-2016 at 07:08 PM.
11-07-2016, 10:55 PM
#14
Melting Slicks
The polisher itself is important however your choice of pads is MORE important! I own a Rupes, 2 flex and a PC. However my business is focused around prepping cars for Pebble Beach and other national Concours events.
Get a decent set of CCS Pads and 105/205 meguires polish, you will be set!
http://www.autogeek.net/ccs-polishing-how-to.html
Get a decent set of CCS Pads and 105/205 meguires polish, you will be set!
http://www.autogeek.net/ccs-polishing-how-to.html
Griot's is my favorite of the small DA's.
11-08-2016, 07:07 PM
#16
Former Vendor
If you are considering the starter level of buffers, then consider the PC-XP or Megs Mt-300 or Griots Ranom Orbital unit. I personally like the Griots for the extra torque and super warranty. All these machines use the same pads, and backing plates too.
http://www.autogeek.net/bupo.html
http://www.autogeek.net/bupo.html
11-11-2016, 10:09 AM
#17
Safety Car
I was happy to see the Torq unit come out, but the digital speed control that resets to zero every time you stop the machine DQ'd it from my consideration.
Do you realize how many times you have to stop to wipe a section down and add more product to the pad? Then you have to hit the speed button a whole bunch of times to get to were you were... no thanks. They are literally and figuratively reinventing the (speed control) wheel.
Do you realize how many times you have to stop to wipe a section down and add more product to the pad? Then you have to hit the speed button a whole bunch of times to get to were you were... no thanks. They are literally and figuratively reinventing the (speed control) wheel.
Last edited by mike100; 11-11-2016 at 10:09 AM.
11-11-2016, 07:08 PM
#18
Drifting
Thread Starter
I ended up getting a 6" griots...also
5" backing plate
Hex logic pads from chemical guys
V36,38..jet seal, V7 quick detail, butter wax and a polish... forgot which one. LOL
Plus a handful of different micro fiber towels
I'll "practice" on my sons black '12 Cruze. Then hit the vette.
5" backing plate
Hex logic pads from chemical guys
V36,38..jet seal, V7 quick detail, butter wax and a polish... forgot which one. LOL
Plus a handful of different micro fiber towels
I'll "practice" on my sons black '12 Cruze. Then hit the vette.
11-11-2016, 09:09 PM
#19
Race Director
I ended up getting a 6" griots...also
5" backing plate
Hex logic pads from chemical guys
V36,38..jet seal, V7 quick detail, butter wax and a polish... forgot which one. LOL
Plus a handful of different micro fiber towels
I'll "practice" on my sons black '12 Cruze. Then hit the vette.
5" backing plate
Hex logic pads from chemical guys
V36,38..jet seal, V7 quick detail, butter wax and a polish... forgot which one. LOL
Plus a handful of different micro fiber towels
I'll "practice" on my sons black '12 Cruze. Then hit the vette.
Did you get the vented 5" backing plate? These DA's get hot and you can melt the velcro backing on the non vented plates. I melted 3 plates until I got the vented plate from Autogeek.
11-12-2016, 05:47 PM
#20
Drifting
Thread Starter
Ugh. Of all the reading and research, that's the first I heard of needing a vented backing plate. I don't know yet. I'm on the road till Sunday night. I'll know Monday-ish when I go thru all the stuff I got.