Looking to make my first Machine purchase

[Jeanethics]

I have pushed this back long enough.



I have been looking at the Flex xc 3401 or the Griots just looking for a deal.

What can you guys recommend?

I have a blk escalade esv



What pads and polish combinations would i use to do some minor correction.



I have a few claybars

meguiars x scratch

Auto glym polish ( i have had great results by hand but as you can tell is a lot of car!)

2 other meguiars polishes



and auto glym paste wax

and Zymol wax

I know i have to invest into other products what do you guys recommend?

Thanks in advance

 

[Accumulator]

Jeanethics- Having had/done a few GM SUVs, in your case I'd go with the Flex 3401. But somebody could argue that with the right products (Meguiar's MF system, HD UNO..look into those with either polisher) the Griot's would suffice.



I have 'em both and for the SUVs I generally reach for the Flex. Don't underestimate what it takes to do "minor" correction on that clear

 

[Jeanethics]

Jeanethics- Having had/done a few GM SUVs, in your case I'd go with the Flex 3401. But somebody could argue that with the right products (Meguiar's MF system, HD UNO..look into those with either polisher) the Griot's would suffice.



I have 'em both and for the SUVs I generally reach for the Flex. Don't underestimate what it takes to do "minor" correction on that clear

Accumulator.. Thanks for advice.. FLex it is ! I hear that GM Clear is Tough..

I am looking at all the packages in AutoGeek.net to see which one is best for me.. Have no clue about which pads.:nixweiss

Looking at the Meguiar's MF system and HD UNO!!

 

[JohnKleven]

The Flex is a great choice. That Caddy has a lot of real estate, and will take quite a while to correct. I have had great luck with a green Lake Country CCS pad, and Menzerna Power Finish. This will produce a real nice result, without having to do a two step correction, which could take more than a full day.





John

 

[Jeanethics]

The Flex is a great choice. That Caddy has a lot of real estate, and will take quite a while to correct. I have had great luck with a green Lake Country CCS pad, and Menzerna Power Finish. This will produce a real nice result, without having to do a two step correction, which could take more than a full day.





John

Lol it does i got the extra long one... lol... it's a bit much by hand. Green lake pad.. taking notes .. looking into it now..

Great to meet another John

I appreciate all the input..Guys

 

[Accumulator]

The Flex is a great choice...

Heh heh, nice that you and I are in agreement about polishers on this one

That Caddy has a lot of real estate, and will take quite a while to correct.

No joke!

I have had great luck with a green Lake Country CCS pad, and Menzerna Power Finish. This will produce a real nice result, without having to do a two step correction, which could take more than a full day.

Huh, that must be a more aggressive combo than I woulda thought...and yeah, "more than a full day" can be quite the understatement, depending on the "before" condition!

 

[JohnKleven]

Heh heh, nice that you and I are in agreement about polishers on this one



Yup, you have probably figured out I'm all about the more power.











Huh, that must be a more aggressive combo than I woulda thought...and yeah, "more than a full day" can be quite the understatement, depending on the "before" condition!

Yup, the Power Finish cuts almost like SIP and finishes almost like Super Finish, and it creates almost zero dust. It's a great product, and combination we will sometimes use for dealership vehicles.

 

[Jeanethics]

I am glad you guys chimed in.. Its appreciated .. I am shopping it around seeing which kit is best suited.. i am mostly hovering around 380- 400 price for flex kits

 

[Bunky]

I am glad you guys chimed in.. Its appreciated .. I am shopping it around seeing which kit is best suited.. i am mostly hovering around 380- 400 price for flex kits

I would look at just getting the polisher and get what you really need as well. The kits often have stuff you really do not need (extra towels, pad brush, pad cleaners, extra color pads like red/gold/blue, etc).



Pick your machine, pick your polish system, and pick your pads. For example, most kits come with CCS pads but many find flat pads better. You often need more than just 2 pads of each type so go for the 6 pad kits (like 3 LC orange, 3 LC white) and then get 3 LC black.

 

[Jeanethics]

I would look at just getting the polisher and get what you really need as well. The kits often have stuff you really do not need (extra towels, pad brush, pad cleaners, extra color pads like red/gold/blue, etc).



Pick your machine, pick your polish system, and pick your pads. For example, most kits come with CCS pads but many find flat pads better. You often need more than just 2 pads of each type so go for the 6 pad kits (like 3 LC orange, 3 LC white) and then get 3 LC black.

Thank Bunky.. I am looking into the Autogeek kits that you get too pick you pads, u save a couple of buck if you get it like that... and i am allowed to pick 5 pads.. and the give u a free red.

the LC Black pads are they the grey? I see grey pads listed no black.

 

[Jeanethics]

Hey John the green Lake Country CCS pad is it the coarse one or the other.. because there is 2 on the website wanted to know which one you had used..

Thanks