Griots or Porter Cable?

m3s_are_crisp · 08-09-2010, 10:35 AM

Any opinions on these random orbitals? Looking to buy order one later today.

Hawk Lax · 08-09-2010, 05:46 PM

Griots, life time warranty

BCA · 08-09-2010, 06:12 PM

As an owner of a PC, I would spend the extra $$ and get a Flex. I'm about to get one. Although the PC will still be useful for tight areas with the smaller pads.

The newest PC has more power than mine, but I still can't imagine it being enough. Takes way too long to break down polishes...

sawzall · 08-09-2010, 06:45 PM

I just bought a PC 7424XP and love it. Between it and a good set of Menzerna polishes, I managed to correct the paint on my '06 G35 in a few hours (I actually thought there was no hope for the poor thing - i've neglected it for almost a year knowing my M3 was coming soon).

Easy to handle, and great in tight places, particularly with the 5.5" pads.

tunnie · 08-09-2010, 08:08 PM

griots , just got it and love it . so easy to use. i used it to remove heavy oxidation on one of my cars. i'm a newbie and i must say that beast looked amazing.

m3s_are_crisp · 08-10-2010, 08:51 AM

Thanks for the replys.

sparkyg · 08-10-2010, 09:57 AM

The new Meguiars G110 V2 has a new feedback circuit to prevent bogging and for that feature alone it is better than the Griots.

The Griots is cheaper no question and made in China.

The Flex is an excellent unit but not really a good starting point for your first unit. I have Megs DA, Porter Cable DA, Flex and Griots. Each has their own benefits.

The Griots is certainly the best bang for your buck. If you are serious about defect repair I'd get the the improved Megs unit.

See this link review. Very comprehensive

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...ad.php?t=40917

GL

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BCA Captain 22 Rep 793 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	As an owner of a PC, I would spend the extra $$ and get a Flex. I'm about to get one. Although the PC will still be useful for tight areas with the smaller pads. The newest PC has more power than mine, but I still can't imagine it being enough. Takes way too long to break down polishes... __________________ 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S 2019 Porsche Cayenne Past BMWs: 2015 M3, 2014 550i, 2013 M3 ZCP, 2012 535i, 2011 E90 335i, 2009 E90 M3, 2008 X5, 2006 330i, 2004 330i
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sawzall Major 50 Rep 1,285 Posts Drives: A Car Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 911S [10.00] 2011 911 GT3 RS [0.00]	I just bought a PC 7424XP and love it. Between it and a good set of Menzerna polishes, I managed to correct the paint on my '06 G35 in a few hours (I actually thought there was no hope for the poor thing - i've neglected it for almost a year knowing my M3 was coming soon). Easy to handle, and great in tight places, particularly with the 5.5" pads.
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tunnie l33t 22 Rep 237 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1)	griots , just got it and love it . so easy to use. i used it to remove heavy oxidation on one of my cars. i'm a newbie and i must say that beast looked amazing.
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sparkyg Brigadier General 142 Rep 3,523 Posts Drives: A6 Allroad Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country iTrader: (5)	The new Meguiars G110 V2 has a new feedback circuit to prevent bogging and for that feature alone it is better than the Griots. The Griots is cheaper no question and made in China. The Flex is an excellent unit but not really a good starting point for your first unit. I have Megs DA, Porter Cable DA, Flex and Griots. Each has their own benefits. The Griots is certainly the best bang for your buck. If you are serious about defect repair I'd get the the improved Megs unit. See this link review. Very comprehensive http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...ad.php?t=40917 GL
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