Looking to buy a DA from Autopia store...which one?

Pass on the PC and go for a FLEX,a much better machine. Look in the classified for a used machine that may come with pads etc. Good luck on your search.
 
If the Flex is out of your price range I'd at least consider the Meg's G110 since it has more power than the standard PC. Right now from ADS you can get the basic Package #1 DA Polisher (G110) for ~ $135 and use the extra money to buy some more pads, backing plate/s, and/or polishes and wind up with a lot more for less $$$:



Meguiars G110 Polisher



If you're concerned about what else you need go to Exceldetail and pick up some 5.5" pads for the 5" BP (backing plate) and also a 3.5" BP and some 4" pads. If you need more advice just ask.
 
I'll second the G110 from ADS. I got package number 2 with some M205 and it takes care most of the swirls without any problem. This is from a complete newbie. I would invest in a couple of smaller pads and a smaller backing plate too, 7" is unwieldy in some spots.
 
I went to excel detail and compiled a shopping list; would you tell me if all of these would fit on the G110 and if I am missing any backing plates or anything?

Excel Erasure 5.5'' Orange Light Cutting pad 1



$ 7.49

$ 7.49

4'' Erasure Sample pack 1



$ 17.05

$ 17.05

Danase Pad Conditioner 16oz. 1



$ 11.95

$ 11.95

Danase Foam Pad Cleaner 16oz. 1



$ 11.95

$ 11.95

Excel Erasure 5.5'' Yellow cutting Pad 1



$ 7.49

$ 7.49

Excel Erasure 5.5'' White Polishing pad 1



$ 7.49

$ 7.49

Excel Erasure 5.5'' Red Finishing pad 1



$ 7.49

$ 7.49

3.5'' Hook & Loop Flexiplate 1



$ 11.99

$ 11.99
 
chromecarz00 said:
I went to excel detail and compiled a shopping list; would you tell me if all of these would fit on the G110 and if I am missing any backing plates or anything?....................
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I was getting ready to make a list and this is what I had:



The #1 or #2 Meg's kit from ADS



When you place your order with ADS I'd order a 12 ounce sampler of the new 205 (M-20512) and 105 (M-10512) compound/polishes.





At least one orange 5.5" light cut pad



At least 2 White 5.5" polishing pads



One 5.5" red finishing pad



One 3.5" BP for using 4" pads



The 4'' Erasure Sample pack seems priced right and a decent place to start.



I haven't tried the Danase pad cleaner or conditioner but everything else I've tried from him has been good. That will give you a 'custom kit' with more useful pads/products and still get you in for under $250.



Good luck!
 
Looks good chromecarz00. I went with the G110 package #2 along with some other supplies (I got an apron for going over $200, already saved my cloths lol). The M205 was just released and if you're going to polish more than 2-3s, just get the 32 oz bottle. It's great stuff. The 105 is not the newer version. Some people are able to use this 105 with DAs, but it's not "approved". You can go to meguiarsonline for more info. The new 105 version should be release early next year and will be suitable for those of us with DAs. I would probably get a sampler of the current 105 though, I hear it takes care of scratches easily with a some elbow grease.



For the smaller pads, I went with detailersdomain because they had a 4" pad kit that was buy one bet one free. I also go the backing plate there. The items you mentioned at exceldetail would work great as well.



I've dealt with Rick at ADS, Phil at DD, and Patrick at Excel. All of them are great to work with and very helpful if you have questions.
 
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