Griot's Garage Orbital (which kit to buy)

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Im going to put on that xpel stuff soon and need to know what else I can use. They recommended 3M adhesive remover but what else can I use??

BUT...most importantly,it needs to be a sure thing(removal, that is) or the xpel wont stick!!! I know people are going to say use dawn, but what else other than that?

JTS
 
A good paint cleanser will do such as Pinnacle Paintwork Cleansing Lotion. If its just a carnauba wax that you're referring to, then you can also try 3M SMR. If you have some Klasse on, then you may very well need more than one pass of this product to totally remove the Klasse SG.
 
Mix up a strong batch of Dawn dish washing liquid and was the area you're applying the Xpel on. It will remove waxes, sealants and most everything else.



db
 
Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) should strip your Klasse without problems or the abrasion caused by things like 3m SMR. Just put some in a squirt bottle and spray it down, let it sit for a minute then wipe it off with an MT.



That should strip it right off with no problems:up
 
I use Dawn (about 1/4 cup per 3 gallons) and then re-wash with quality car wash..definately strips any carnauba based waxes...you can feel it afterwards. Then claybar,polish, wax again.
 
I found the Isopropyl Alcohol to be better at removing Klasse than Dawn. At least this was the case with several layers of Klasse. Laters
 
Hello all,

I am new to detailing and want to start doing waxing/applying sealants, polishing etc. I made up my mind on buying the GG 6" orbital. They sell the product with different kits. I really have no experience in doing any work with orbitals. Do you recommend spending money on the kit that includes a HOW-TO DVD? I know it sounds like a horrible way to learn but is it better to just buy the standalone orbital with the pads and practice on an older car I have lying around or are there any videos for detailing avail on youtube I can learn from without having to pay on the cheezy videos. Thanks in advance.
 
drdetail,

I have the GG 6" RO as well. IMHO, I would skip the kits for the polisher and purchase a pad set here at PAC. I would get the Meg's M105/205 combo, and a set of LC pads. You can call Angelo, and he will hook you up with the best possible set for your needs.

As for learning how to polish, I would start here:
http://www.properautocare.com/rempaindefus.html

Just keep looking at some of the older posts here on TID or start a new post and ask away. We are all here to help each other.

Let us know how it turns out, and good luck!
 
avoid polisher kits unless you know for certain that you will use all the items included (why pay for things you may not use). purchase the griots random orbital direct from griots to avoid any issues in the future (cut out the middleman and go straight to the source), and purchase all the pads, polishes/compounds, and everything else you need here at PAC...
 
Can I ask why not a Porter Cable Polisher which has has been around over 10 plus years? Just because a machine has a little more power doesn't mean it's better. It's just the end user who makes it work the proper way and perform the way it should. I'm always curious. Any questions about pads your going to need, please be free to call me at PAC. I'm always there to help one out in a selection of car care products and prices for anyone..:wizard:
 
zoomzoom mazda5 said:
Can I ask why not a Porter Cable Polisher which has has been around over 10 plus years? Just because a machine has a little more power doesn't mean it's better. It's just the end user who makes it work the proper way and perform the way it should. I'm always curious. Any questions about pads your going to need, please be free to call me at PAC. I'm always there to help one out in a selection of car care products and prices for anyone..:wizard:
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Which PC machine do you recommend? If I do get the GG, do you sell the backing plates to make the 3" pads work on it as well?

It'll be the third order in the past month with you Angelo:)
 
I don't think our backing plates will be the right size for a 3" pad. The Pads from Lake Country are around 3.90", which means they fall into the 4" category. For me technically, this polisher is classified as an orbital polisher. It was designed to safely apply polish and wax in a manner similar to hand application's. It's been around a very long time and has been proved to be the leader in the industry. But always it's up to the end user on which machine they will/would use to polish/buff out a finish on any type of surface. Let us know which one your getting and I'll be ready if you need help in selection of pads for your new machine.............:wizard:
 
Don't forget our 4" Lake Country CCS Hi Gloss pads, Lake Country Constant Flat pads or Meguiars Soft Buff pads with a 3.5" DA backing plate works wonders on any surface.........:wizard:
 
The reason I went with the GG over the PCXP is because of the warranty. Lifetime warranty, can't really beat that.
 
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