Buffer and backing plate recommendations?

[ELCID86]

I just ordered the Griot's "Plus Kit" from Phil. It's on sale for $199. Using their Memorial Day coupon code, and their Memorial Day $8.88 flat shipping offer, the Griot's machine with the 5" vented backing plate and 10 pads was $178 shipped. That's more than competitive with the prices I've been pulling on PCs.

Good idea. What color pads did you go with? Not sure I need the yellow.

[jgt_zhp]

I think the same way. I went with no yellows, and bumped up the blues and blacks. Not planning on a lot of heavy paint correction.

[DetailersDomain]

^ Can you explain why the PC is "outdated" and why the Griot's is worth that much more? Also interested on your thoughts on 6" backing plate Vs. 4". Thanks.

sure thing for the same list price which is I believe $139.95.

the Griots has more power and a lifetime warranty against mfg defects, the 3rd gen is also easy to handle as the base is more fit for most hands. The PC is bulky.

I prefer to use 5 inch pads over 6 because we get more precise corrections, 4 inch and 3 inch pads are great for tight spots and spot correction.

I have not touched our PC in our shop now for 2 years. We use it to demo how much weaker it is over the Griots.

[ELCID86]

If you can deal with this guys personality (and rambling) he has some good info. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP-eAddv2sk

[ryankokesh]

I've been super happy with the PC. Accidentally backed over it with a car once and it still looks and works like its brand new.


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[Washburn]

sure thing for the same list price which is I believe $139.95.

the Griots has more power and a lifetime warranty against mfg defects, the 3rd gen is also easy to handle as the base is more fit for most hands. The PC is bulky.

I prefer to use 5 inch pads over 6 because we get more precise corrections, 4 inch and 3 inch pads are great for tight spots and spot correction.

I have not touched our PC in our shop now for 2 years. We use it to demo how much weaker it is over the Griots.

Also, I THINK the GG comes with the hook/loop 6" backing plate, right? PC doesn't - you have to buy it separately.
(correct me if I am wrong, pls)

[M0nk3y]

I've been super happy with the PC. Accidentally backed over it with a car once and it still looks and works like its brand new.


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Yea, I once again I've had my PC for like 4-5 years and its fine.

The XP version has more power than the typical one, which I own but in the scheme of things the differences amount all the brands are negligible.




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[JupiterBMW]

Also, I THINK the GG comes with the hook/loop 6" backing plate, right? PC doesn't - you have to buy it separately.
(correct me if I am wrong, pls)

Yes, the GG comes with a 6" backing plate. I opted for a 5" backing plate so that I could run slightly smaller pads. It looks really nice, perhaps I'll get to use it soon.

[Washburn]

nice - I ordered the 3" plate ...with 3 pack 3" orange GG pads..
and got 4 of 6.5" lake county CCS white pads
Now I only need the actual GG buffer :

[ELCID86]

Polishing & Buffing Pads - Choosing The Correct Polishing Pad - Chemical Guys CAR CARE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFnmfn9mwYc