experience with the Griots Garage unit....I seems to read a bunch about that one. Porter Cable looks good too as does the Mikita unit.

Anyone care to offer some insight?

Thanks!

Vince

the pc is a random orbit and the mikita is a forced rotation
the PC is deffinatley a better choice for beginners. I use the PC with great results. it takes a little longer than the Forced direction polishers but can still cut fairly decent

I use the PC also, works great no burning the paint.

I have the Griots Garage DA polisher. I'm pretty sure it's the same as the Porter Cable unit. If not, it's very similar. I love the polisher and all of their products. The only thing I don't like is their polishing pads. I'm going to try different pads next time I polish my car.

I use a Cyclo...... it's a dual head DA polisher. Love it. They also have carpet scrubber heads for it and tile heads too. Use it on your house and ride. It is pricey though compared to others. I would suggest the Porter Cable. It will beat on your hands though.

Go with the Cyclo it is a great machine

Go with the Cyclo it is a great machine

Yeah the Cyclo looks cooler too.

2 heads are better than 1!!!:lol:

Where are you guys buying pads? Are you using different pads for different applications, like polish/wax/etc?

I use the pc.

Where are you guys buying pads? Are you using different pads for different applications, like polish/wax/etc?

Theres many options, Heres what ive been using

http://www.autogeek.net/lc-ccs-6inch-pads.html

It all depends on the actual polisher you get as to where to get pads, like the cyclo you can buy from Gloss It and they have their own pads specifically made for the cyclo that are pretty darn good.

Theres many options, Heres what ive been using

http://www.autogeek.net/lc-ccs-6inch-pads.html

I used to use those LC CCS pads but have since quit using them as they tend to bounce on the surface therefore not always keeping contact with the surface and not doing the job well. Try the pads from Gloss It or the McGuiars foam pads, they are smooth surfaced and will not bounce

I used to use those LC CCS pads but have since quit using them as they tend to bounce on the surface therefore not always keeping contact with the surface and not doing the job well. Try the pads from Gloss It or the McGuiars foam pads, they are smooth surfaced and will not bounce

Hey Wade, how do you clean your pads ?

http://www.superiorcarcare.net/snappytool.html

The key is to clean them IMMEDIATELY after using I normally let them soak in a 5 gallon bucket of hot water and one bag of the snappy clean for about 2 hours and then take my scrubbing brush to remove the residue and in some cases use the sink spray nozzle and then set them in the garage to air dry

Considering this but its a bit expensive

http://www.superiorcarcare.net/sy20padwafor.html

Considering this but its a bit expensive

http://www.superiorcarcare.net/sy20padwafor.html

Ive been looking at these, I'll have to invest in one sooner or later,

Thanks for the tip.

cyclo here for me as well. Makes a novice looks like a pro!

Cyclo FTMFW! I cant wait to buy this, one of first big purchases after rig, along with the V1, Bwoody 3.5", Corsa Catback, etc you know the deal ;)