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I actually went with Groits polisher. I was able to get it for 99 bucks via autoharp. I also purchased Groits polishing and waxing pads. I plan on using Meguiars

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I actually went with Groits polisher. I was able to get it for 99 bucks via autoharp. I also purchased Groits polishing and waxing pads. I plan on using Meguiars ultimate polish initially because the paint is brand new and doesn't require an extremely abrasive polish. I won't have time to kick things off until next weekend and figure the job will be a two day effort.
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I like Adam's "system" approach. Whether or not you start with the Severe Swirl Remover or the less abrasive Swirl and Haze Remover, do make sure you give it a good going-over with the Fine Machine Polish. IMHO that gets rid of all the "micro-marring" and THAT us what sets the finish up for whatever wax you use to really shine.
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I have the Griot's DA polisher as well. It worked great for me. According to what I had read about it on a detailing forum, it was highly regarded since it was more powerful in some way or another than the Porter Cable and had a lifetime warranty. Another reason that I personally think the Griots is good is that the handle is dead center over the head of the machine. But, the Porter Cable works great from what I've read as well.
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I actually went with Groits polisher. I was able to get it for 99 bucks via autoharp. I also purchased Groits polishing and waxing pads. I plan on using Meguiars ultimate polish initially because the paint is brand new and doesn't require an extremely abrasive polish. I won't have time to kick things off until next weekend and figure the job will be a two day effort.
I'm in the market as well. Can you provide a link for the $99 price or explain how you got that?

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I'm in the market as well. Can you provide a link for the $99 price or explain how you got that?

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Griot's Garage 10765STDCRD 6" Random Orbital Polisher - Toolfetch.com

This link is from browsing on my iPhone. However if you go to toolfetch.com you will find it there. I actually purchased everything from Autogeek and had them price match the toolfetch price for the polisher. I paid about 160 bucks for the polisher and griots 6 inch polishing and wax pads. Ill be using Meguiars ultimate polish (10 bucks) and Meguiars ultimate wax which about the same price and can be found at any autoparts store or walmart.
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I actually went with Groits polisher. I was able to get it for 99 bucks via autoharp. I also purchased Groits polishing and waxing pads. I plan on using Meguiars ultimate polish initially because the paint is brand new and doesn't require an extremely abrasive polish. I won't have time to kick things off until next weekend and figure the job will be a two day effort.
I don't know anything about the Griots polisher... but if it's a DA then i'm sure it's good enough for someone starting out... and yeah if you are just working with a newer car that doesn't have many issues then I wouldn't use an abrasive pad.. without seeing the car obviously none of us could say, but you could try a white pad with the least abrasive polish and work it in and see how it goes... if not then go with the next one up.

Honestly though some of the Meg's products that I have used dried out really quick when I used them on a car I did. I like Menzerna products a lot because they last quite a while before the polish breaks down.

Congrats though... hope it works out well!
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