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Nov 6, 2016 | 11:18 AM

#41

danh52

Racer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Black 03 Z06

That would be depressing just looking at the task before you. Huge effort but in the end well worth it. Well done.

Ha Ha

You know the old saying, "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time"

I still have a section at the back on one side that needs to be done but I ran out of good weather for this season.

Nov 6, 2016 | 05:27 PM

#42

Crosis

Drifting

Joined: Feb 2010

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From: Dunedin Florida

Harbor Freight is the Ronco of the tool world. They sell crap. A DA from them would likely fail within a few months. I bought a pneumatic DA sander from HF and it actually flew apart the first day. The wheel just sheared right through sending fragments flying at high velocity. I would never buy anything from that junk yard again.

Nov 6, 2016 | 07:51 PM

#43

ninety6

Instructor

Joined: Sep 2015

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I've had a Griots Garage Random Orbital since 2012 and used it on several cars. Love it.

I used that with Griots pads and/or Lake country pads on several cars. Lake Country pads seem to be a good combo of quality and price. I've used soley Meguiars "ultimate compound" and "ultimate polish" -- mostly b/c i'm afraid of using anything with more cut, and they work well.

It worked magic on my 1986 C10 (that my grandfather bought new). It sat in a field for the last 15 years, not running for the last 3 or 4. Hood was so oxidized it felt like sandpaper...

Last edited by ninety6; Nov 6, 2016 at 07:58 PM.

Nov 7, 2016 | 12:53 AM

#44

olbear1962

Safety Car

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From: Pewaukee WI

I first purchased. PC7424 based on many reviews, works super well and is totally foolproof
A few years ago I stepped up to a Flex 3401 and just love this unit.
Twice as fast and powerful, again it has a great 'safety factor' so no burnt paint etc. the pad just keeps turning and working.
I don't polish vehicles all the time so I cannot speak to heavy usage and or longevity, it is a well made tool..
The Flex and Menzerna polishes for me are a great combo!