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Old 09-25-2013, 02:44 PM   #1
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I'm looking to buy a new DA Polisher. I had a harbor freight polisher, and that worked great. Was wondering which ones you guys use. Any suggestions before I just go out and replace it with another.
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Old 09-25-2013, 03:07 PM   #2
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I've got the 7424XP. Works for me.

People seem to like the Griots too.
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Love my Griots 6". . picked up a 3" as well for tight areas.
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I've got the 7424XP. Works for me.
Just purchased on of these a well, havent tried it yet, but seems to be the go to one.
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Porter cable orbital polisher works good
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I have a Porter Cable , a Meguiar's , a Griots 6" and 3". Have used a Flex 3401 and finally bought a Rupes 21. So all of these machines will do the job , some a little better then others. If money was tight or was listing in best to worse , at the top of my list is Rupes 21. A superior machine but expensive. Next Flex 3401. Then the Griots ( work horse )followed by Meguiar's ( super smooth )and Porter Cable wrapping up the line-up.
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Between the PC and the Griots I would go with the Griots - more power and lifetime warranty against mfg defects.

We stopped carrying the PC a couple years back.

Griots 6 inch Orbtial Polisher and Kits.
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