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2010 2-Tone · 10-13-2010, 01:58 PM

Need some ideas. I am looking for some thoughts on a good polisher that is not the top of the line but something at least average that is not too big in size. Name and about how much. Thanks Guys,

DetailAddict · 10-13-2010, 02:24 PM

porter cable 7424xp would be a good start...

Adam's Polishes · 10-13-2010, 02:41 PM

x2 the PC is pretty much the standard... works and will just keep on working... its rare you hear of a PC having any issues. I believe the failure rate we've seen on them is <0.01% last I checked... and we've sold a lot of them over the years.

Safe for a novice, effective when you get the techniques down, and proven.

Sir Nuke · 10-13-2010, 04:26 PM

its the way to go!! easy to use, you can use it one handed if you HAD TO.....even a novice can use one and not have a worry in the world.

jshaf · 10-13-2010, 06:10 PM

http://www.autogeek.net/dual-action-polisher.html

Angelo@Autopia · 10-27-2010, 03:54 PM

Always try to support your forum vendors

MillerTime · 10-27-2010, 04:28 PM

That PC is the best!!

Just did the drivers side and hood of Gladiator for the car show on Sunday..

Gramps · 10-27-2010, 06:30 PM

The Griot's 6" Oribital Polisher gets my vote.

1) Has more power than the PC (ever try to correct bad paint with a PC with a 6.5" pad...I dare you to try). You can't put very much pressure on a PC with a 6'5" pad before it stops rotating)...if you get one, get 5.5" pads. Better suited for final finishing or laying down wax/sealant.

2) Has backing plate included (PC doesn't)

3) Cost (seen them for $129)

4) LIFETIME warranty (PC only 1 year)

5) Takes any Pad a PC will

...no contest in my view.

10-13-2010, 01:58 PM	#1
2010 2-Tone Drives: 2010 RY 2SS with Custom Stripes Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jennings, La. Posts: 2,220 View My Garage	A Good Polisher Need some ideas. I am looking for some thoughts on a good polisher that is not the top of the line but something at least average that is not too big in size. Name and about how much. Thanks Guys,

10-13-2010, 04:26 PM	#4
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,323 View My Garage	its the way to go!! easy to use, you can use it one handed if you HAD TO.....even a novice can use one and not have a worry in the world. __________________

10-13-2010, 06:10 PM	#5
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	http://www.autogeek.net/dual-action-polisher.html __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

10-27-2010, 04:28 PM	#7
MillerTime Blowin the doors off! Drives: A 2013 SS RS 6M SR Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,390	That PC is the best!! Just did the drivers side and hood of Gladiator for the car show on Sunday.. __________________ 2G1FS1EWXD9163847

10-27-2010, 06:30 PM	#8
Gramps Drives: 2011 1LT/RJT/Auto/ Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Western NY Posts: 104	The Griot's 6" Oribital Polisher gets my vote. 1) Has more power than the PC (ever try to correct bad paint with a PC with a 6.5" pad...I dare you to try). You can't put very much pressure on a PC with a 6'5" pad before it stops rotating)...if you get one, get 5.5" pads. Better suited for final finishing or laying down wax/sealant. 2) Has backing plate included (PC doesn't) 3) Cost (seen them for $129) 4) LIFETIME warranty (PC only 1 year) 5) Takes any Pad a PC will ...no contest in my view. __________________

10-13-2010, 02:24 PM	#2
DetailAddict Drives: . Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 461	porter cable 7424xp would be a good start...

10-13-2010, 02:41 PM	#3
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	x2 the PC is pretty much the standard... works and will just keep on working... its rare you hear of a PC having any issues. I believe the failure rate we've seen on them is <0.01% last I checked... and we've sold a lot of them over the years. Safe for a novice, effective when you get the techniques down, and proven.

10-27-2010, 03:54 PM	#6
Angelo@Autopia Drives: 2014 Ford Focus ST Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 939	Always try to support your forum vendors

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