GG6 vs. Boss G15

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kestrel452

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Looking for some advice on what my first-ever dual action polisher should be. The primary role of the machine would be to lay down waxes and sealants. I`ve heard great things about the Griot`s 6" random orbital (GG6), however another Autopian says I should seriously consider the Boss G15. I`m not really looking to get into a lot of paint correction (yet...).

Truthfully, I`m not sure what the meaningful differences are between them, or if the G15 offers much more in the realm of simply laying down Collinite or other waxes/sealants. My biggest two concerns besides (obviously) adequate performance are: controllability around trim and corners, and safety against unnecessary clear coat removal and peeling off Xpel Ultimate film. Also, can I use the red 5.5" foam waxing pads on the G15??

Thank you in advance for any info :)
 
For your purpose the GG6 would be fine or even a Porter Cable polisher. Both are great for spreading wax. Don`t buy something you will never use. Both work great for paint correction too.
 
GG6 is all you need. G15 is faster... but not where you need it be. GG6 will have more `contrallability` as you put it. And yes, you can use a 5.5 pad on a G15. Even if you get into polishing paint... a 8mm stroke will still cut paint.
 
I was the guy who recommended looking into the Boss15, and that was based on my considerable first-hand experience with the GG6.
 
kestrel452 said:
Ok, GG6 it is... Is the 3" polisher worth picking up for doing windows?
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I would never use that little machine..

I would just get a smaller backing plate and pads for the machine you are going to get and you can easily get more windows done with that smaller pad and some good glass polish.. I do that all the time; and now foam pads and backing plates go all the way down to 1 inch..
Dan F
 
Stokdgs said:
I would never use that little machine..

I would just get a smaller backing plate and pads for the machine you are going to get and you can easily get more windows done with that smaller pad and some good glass polish.. I do that all the time; and now foam pads and backing plates go all the way down to 1 inch..
Dan F
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Right (I`ve had two of the 3" electric ones)! Though the GG 3" *pneumatic* works pretty well (it`s what I reach for first when doing spot-correction).
 
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