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Porter Cable DA polisher vs. Griots DA Polisher

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Mossyoakglock Senior Enthusiast

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Is this the Porter Cable polisher that everybody talks about?

 

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Porter-Cable-6-in-Variable-Speed-Random-Orbit-Polisher-7424XP/203054743

 

I haven't checked to see if they have it at my local store yet though but I can get the Griot's at my local Advanced. Both are roughly the same price so I'm trying to decide which one I want to go with.

 

Of the two, which would you choose?

txab Senior Enthusiast

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The PC is a good machine. Haven't used Griot's machine, but would bet it's as good or bettter. Griots has pretty good products. Both are safe for beginners.

 

Considering the Griot's is between $90-$100 after coupon at Advance, it would be a good purchase.

 

If you purchase the PC you still must purchase the hook and loop backing plate extra. The white pad that comes with the PC will not be used. Griot's includes the backing plate.

Mossyoakglock Senior Enthusiast

Mossyoakglock

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That's what I have read about the PC on the Autogeek.net forums.

 

I also read that I can use the Meguiar's backing plate with the PC, or the Groit's if I wanted to, so I can use the Meguiar's polishing and finishing pads, which is what I will most likely use since I can get them locally.

 

Whichever one I go with, can I use the Meguiar's backing plate and pads? I believe it's the 5" backing plate and 5.5" pads if I remember correctly. I'm thinking of going with the yellow pads and Ultimate Polish for the slight swirl marks and then the black finishing pad and the ultimate liquid wax.

 

I've always waxed by hand so I'm new to the whole DA polisher stuff.

Cactus Enthusiast

Cactus

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The Porter Cable is a great polisher, especially for a beginner like me. It's just about impossible to do any damage to your vehicle with a PC. I use Adam's products along with the PC and have been very, very happy with the results.

Mossyoakglock Senior Enthusiast

Mossyoakglock

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I was at Lowe's and checked to see if they had the Porter Cable polisher. They did not have the 7424 but they did have the 7346.

 

According to Porter's website, both have the same speed ratings (2,500-6,800) and both are 6". The only difference that I can tell is one comes with a sanding disk and the polishing pad and one only comes with the polishing pad. Maybe the counterweights are different?

 

Would this one be fine to use for detailing?

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RedXray Enthusiast

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The Griots has more power than the PC, lifetime no question warranty and can run 6.5 pads with no problem whereas the PC struggles with 6.5 pads. The Lowes PC comes with a mickey mouse backing plate whereas the griots comes with a ready to use 6" BP.

 

Griots More Power

Better Warranty

Handles 6.5 Pads

Ready to Use right out of the box

lerbud Enthusiast

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The Griots has more power than the PC, lifetime no question warranty and can run 6.5 pads with no problem whereas the PC struggles with 6.5 pads. The Lowes PC comes with a mickey mouse backing plate whereas the griots comes with a ready to use 6" BP.

 

Griots More Power

Better Warranty

Handles 6.5 Pads

Ready to Use right out of the box

That is good to know! I bought one last year. Guess its the last polisher I need. :lol:

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