The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) VI

Huck · 07-02-2013, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

DA FTW IMO.

Is that the rotary dewalt?

I'm thinking meguiar's too, just because it has the feedback circuit to increase torque at pressure loads. And I don't need to fix anything more than swirls, I want it more to polish and shine the Mistress.

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Huck · 07-02-2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Well, I think it depends on the direction you are going with your gear. If you're looking to get spend the $$$ and have the full range of equipment, I would go for the full thing. I haven't personally heard a lot about the Dewalt, but I'm sure it's fine. My buddy has the Porter Cable version and loves it. Also, the pads are bigger, so the jobs get done faster.

If you're like me and don't have the time or money to sink into detailing, I would go with the Meguiar's DA. I actually do everything by hand at the moment, but it takes so much time that I don't get to do it more than a few times per year. The DA would also be useful for some of the deeper scratches that I have had trouble doing by hand or if I need to polish larger areas. I already have the full lineup of Meguiar's pads, so that's another reason I would lean towards the Meguiar's DA. You should be able to purchase the DA, a two pack of each type of pad (compound, polish, and wax), as well as rubbing and polishing compounds for <$100.

I'm leaning towards the da, but it's more like $179 not including pads or compounds.

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JARblue · 07-02-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Huck

I'm leaning towards the da, but it's more like $179 not including pads or compounds.

ahh... different beast entirely... I'm with you. I think either one will serve you well, but I wouldn't hesitate to get the more expensive one if you think it's the better purchase

Huck · 07-02-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

with Jar it depends on how far you want to go or take your detailing. However I have both rotary and DA I can safely say 95-98% of the time a DA will be more then enough to get the job done

I would also look into getting 2 different sizes of pads and back plates so you can get to all areas large or small. My griots DA I use both 6" and 3" pads

I've got a griots 3" buffer already for my headlight restoration side job and it works great. It made my life so much easier. That's why I want a bigger one, I wanna make my car turn break necks.

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LMBmikeZ · 07-02-2013, 11:29 AM

A good DA has the option to switch the back plate to a smaller or larger one. You should see if your griots is the same as mine if so u just need the bigger back plate and some pads to match

LunaZ · 07-02-2013, 01:27 PM

2 hours and no posts in here?!?!

JARblue · 07-02-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

2 hours and no posts in here?!?!

XiP · 07-02-2013, 01:52 PM

Can I get your opinions on what I should do with my cars?

My current car situation:
I have 3 vehicles: a 2008 Toyota Highlander which is my daily driver, 2011 370Z, and 2011 IS-F.
I only really need one... My Z and IS-F sit in the garage most of the time and are collecting dust and depreciating so I want to sell two vehicles and keep one. They're all paid off and I don't owe anything on them but I feel like I'm losing money just keeping them here. I'm leaning towards selling the Z and IS-F and keeping the Highlander because it's the most practical of the 3 and the others still have high resale value. I could use the money towards buying a new house.

JARblue · 07-02-2013, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by XiP

Can I get your opinions on what I should do with my cars?

My current car situation:
I have 3 vehicles: a 2008 Toyota Highlander which is my daily driver, 2011 370Z, and 2011 IS-F.
I only really need one... My Z and IS-F sit in the garage most of the time and are collecting dust and depreciating so I want to sell two vehicles and keep one. They're all paid off and I don't owe anything on them but I feel like I'm losing money just keeping them here. I'm leaning towards selling the Z and IS-F and keeping the Highlander because it's the most practical of the 3 and the others still have high resale value. I could use the money towards buying a new house.

If you have to get rid of two, keep the Z for your DD and use the Rav4 for any "practical" needs you might have

XiP · 07-02-2013, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

If you have to get rid of two, keep the Z for your DD and use the Rav4 for any "practical" needs you might have

Haha I have a feeling everyone here's gonna tell me to keep the Z

JARblue · 07-02-2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by XiP

Haha I have a feeling everyone here's gonna tell me to keep the Z

Well, I just think that since you have access to a practical vehicle, then you don't need to keep your Highlander (I use my dad's Rav4 all the time

). And if you're not going to keep the most practical vehicle, then you might as well keep the least practical vehicle

b15 · 07-02-2013, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by XiP

Can I get your opinions on what I should do with my cars?

My current car situation:
I have 3 vehicles: a 2008 Toyota Highlander which is my daily driver, 2011 370Z, and 2011 IS-F.
I only really need one... My Z and IS-F sit in the garage most of the time and are collecting dust and depreciating so I want to sell two vehicles and keep one. They're all paid off and I don't owe anything on them but I feel like I'm losing money just keeping them here. I'm leaning towards selling the Z and IS-F and keeping the Highlander because it's the most practical of the 3 and the others still have high resale value. I could use the money towards buying a new house.

If you don't need all that space I would sell the Highlander and Z and keep the IS-F. It's sporty and can still seat 4 on short trips if needed.

If it was me, I'd keep the Highlander + either the Z of IS-F and get rid of the other. There will be days where you wish you had something more fun than the Highlander, whether it's the Z or IS-F. I agree though, it doesn't make sense to have both sitting in the garage all the time, especially if you're looking to buy a new house. Dump at least one and put the money towards the house. If you're just concerned with getting the most money then yes, keep the Highlander and sell the other two.

blackcherry20 · 07-02-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by b15

If you don't need all that space I would sell the Highlander and Z and keep the IS-F. It's sporty and can still seat 4 on short trips if needed.

If it was me, I'd keep the Highlander + either the Z of IS-F and get rid of the other. There will be days where you wish you had something more fun than the Highlander, whether it's the Z or IS-F. I agree though, it doesn't make sense to have both sitting in the garage all the time, especially if you're looking to buy a new house. Dump at least one and put the money towards the house. If you're just concerned with getting the most money then yes, keep the Highlander and sell the other two.

GaleForce · 07-02-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by XiP

Can I get your opinions on what I should do with my cars?

My current car situation:
I have 3 vehicles: a 2008 Toyota Highlander which is my daily driver, 2011 370Z, and 2011 IS-F.
I only really need one... My Z and IS-F sit in the garage most of the time and are collecting dust and depreciating so I want to sell two vehicles and keep one. They're all paid off and I don't owe anything on them but I feel like I'm losing money just keeping them here. I'm leaning towards selling the Z and IS-F and keeping the Highlander because it's the most practical of the 3 and the others still have high resale value. I could use the money towards buying a new house.

Sounds sensible. Go for the house.

JARblue · 07-02-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Sounds sensible. Go for the house.

If you want the most money for the house, the IS-F and Highlander are going to get you a lot more than the Z

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