Shurhold DA Polisher

For the Shurhold:

Electrical Specs
Rated Voltage: 120V AC
Frequency: 60Hz
Rated Current: 4.2 Amp
Rated Power: 500 Watt

Mechanical Specs
Variable Speed: 2,500-6,500 OPM
Backing Plate: 125 - 150mm ( 5" - 6" )
Pad size: 140 -150mm (5.5" - 6")
Net Weight: 2.2kgs (4.8Lbs)
Power Cord: 20feet w/ GFCI

Speed Chart
6-Speed Settings:

Recommended speeds are as follows:
1 : 2500 OPM Waxing & Buffing
2 : 3200 OPM Waxing & Buffing
3 : 3900 OPM Polishing & Cleaning
4 : 4600 OPM Polishing & Cleaning
5 : 5500 OPM Removing paint defects and Swirls
6 : 6500 OPM Removing paint defects and Swirls


For the PC 7424:

* Amps: 4.5
* No Load Speed: Electronic variable speed 2,500-6,800 opm
* Spindle Thread: Accepts 5/16 - 24
* Gear Drive: Spiral Bevel
* Wheel Diameter: 6 inches
* Length: 11 1/2 inches
* Net weight: 5 3/4 lbs.
* Counterweight pre-installed
* Standard Equipment: Polisher, polishing pad #54745, wrench #48779, side handle, and operating manual
 
Pretty close, although it looks like the PC has it beat by a smidge in both OPM and amperage.

The Shurhold - from their site - looks like it comes with a canvas bag, which the PC doesn't.

In my opinion, the Shurhold looks a lot like a rebranded PC.
 
JaredPointer said:
Pretty close, although it looks like the PC has it beat by a smidge in both OPM and amperage.

The Shurhold - from their site - looks like it comes with a canvas bag, which the PC doesn't.

In my opinion, the Shurhold looks a lot like a rebranded PC.
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Shurhold looks a lot like a Griots polisher, though the Griots one sure seems to have a whole lot more power behind it.
 
Thanks for all the great input. I'm kinda new to polishers as I've always been a rotary guy. I have an old PC that I got on Ebay but its worn out and just don't have the power I'm looking for. I'm really close to just buying a Flex, but if I spend 400 bucks on more equipment, I'm prob gonna end up in divorce court lol. I've also looked at the Griots polisher but just like the Shurhold, I would like to hear from someone who owns one.
 
JaredPointer said:
I can tell you between all you've mentioned, I'd go with the Flex hands down.
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Thanks for the advise. I hope things work out well enough this summer that i can go ahead and get the Flex. If they are as good as everyone says they are, Im sure it would be a good investment.
 
shurhold has a direct to detailer program for those who detail boats and RV's. they offer a nice discount and their brushes/handles are top notch. if you call them direct to set up and account, let them know DirtBusters referred you. Thanks!
 
Maybe I'm in the minority, I had a Flex DA and that was just about the worst tool I've ever used. I traded it and I have to say, for me - the happiest days of Flex was the day I got it and the day I shipped it off! Why? I see you tapping your chin and scratching your head, well, it's got this stupid counter clockwise rotation that might be great if you're left handed or able to read Korean underwater at night with dim flashlight.

I can run a rotary all day on 1964 Imperial with my daughter playing Justin Bieber (barf) at 117 decibels through my bizillion watt stereo and never complain, but 10 minutes with that Flex and I'm ready to tear somebody's head off.
 
Bobcat said:
Maybe I'm in the minority, I had a Flex DA and that was just about the worst tool I've ever used. I traded it and I have to say, for me - the happiest days of Flex was the day I got it and the day I shipped it off!
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You aren't the only one, I didn't care for the 3401 at all. Love my 3403 rotary, GG 6" & PC but the lack of different sized backing plates was a deal breaker for me.

TL
 
Bobcat said:
Maybe I'm in the minority, I had a Flex DA and that was just about the worst tool I've ever used. I traded it and I have to say, for me - the happiest days of Flex was the day I got it and the day I shipped it off! Why? I see you tapping your chin and scratching your head, well, it's got this stupid counter clockwise rotation that might be great if you're left handed or able to read Korean underwater at night with dim flashlight.

I can run a rotary all day on 1964 Imperial with my daughter playing Justin Bieber (barf) at 117 decibels through my bizillion watt stereo and never complain, but 10 minutes with that Flex and I'm ready to tear somebody's head off.
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TLMitchell said:
You aren't the only one, I didn't care for the 3401 at all. Love my 3403 rotary, GG 6" & PC but the lack of different sized backing plates was a deal breaker for me.

TL
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never noticed that the Flex went counter clock wise until you mentioned it .. but again I'm left handed :D I was hesitent at first to get the Flex but I have had no trouble adjusting to it. Yes, i can get more work done faster with a rotary if i am cutting, but to get a better finish I prefer the PC after the rotary as it leaves a better finish.
The Flex does the work of both, but if you are very schooled with a rotary there is not much of a chance you will like the Flex 3401 better, especially if you want to use multiple size backing plates and pads.
I would say for a beginner with no rotary experience, the Flex 3401 would be an easier transition from a PC to get more correction.
 
Steve, - it must be a left hand thing, kinda like when you injure that primary hand and find yourself trying to write, brush teeth etc - just feels all wrong.

I know a few pro's that use a rotary as a final polish machine. I know popular wisdom says you use PC or else get halograms or buffer trails as some folks call them. But, try using a pad like a LC black, blue or even red. You can use Menz PO 085 or even M105 - yes really, keep the rpms around 1000 and wow - it works. I know some guy proved it with a fancy gloss gage but I don't remember where I read it.

Right now I'm fighting pain in my wrist from using a PC on Saturday. I had a white Honda Pilot and it was a one-stepper, (customer wanted to keep cost low) I wish I had used the Cyclo instead!
 
I was also looking for a new DA and after reading a lot on here I had decided on the GG.....until I started looking for the negatives. Lots of complaints about them dying.

Then I saw a post from someone, brainfart and lack of time to look up who, who runs a large detail shop. He stated that he was going through GG's in his shop too fast so he switched to the Shurhold and likes them a lot.

I bought mine and have to agree ....nice machine.
 
Bobarell said:
I was also looking for a new DA and after reading a lot on here I had decided on the GG.....until I started looking for the negatives. Lots of complaints about them dying.

Then I saw a post from someone, brainfart and lack of time to look up who, who runs a large detail shop. He stated that he was going through GG's in his shop too fast so he switched to the Shurhold and likes them a lot.

I bought mine and have to agree ....nice machine.
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Thanks for the input on the Shurhold. I went with the GG a long time ago and its proven to be a work horse. I DID blow the first one apart days after I got it, but Griots stood behind it 100%. The replacement has went through more abuse than any machine should have to go through and still works perfectly. If a shop was going through them that fast, I would chalk 50% of that up to user error, absurd abuse, etc. The GG3 is a good little machine for tight areas as well. Good luck with the Shurhold and post some pics of your results with it :)
 
The Shurhold polisher has a GFCI "ground fault circuit interrupter" that cuts off power to the unit should it become submerged or shorted by water, and the addition of a 20 foot power cord which alot of folks in the boater industry wanted in a machine.
 
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