What to do? Polisher questions

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ShawnF350

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Well, I decided to upgrade to the Mark 2s.
Listed my 3401, 15 &21.
I`ve got the new 21 coming. (Got a deal on it)
Yesterday my 15 &21 sold.
I was actually hoping the 3401 went first. I personally think it abuses me too much to use. I really don`t want to use it at all.
So here`s my question.
My 15 was my favorite. I used the 21 for top panels and the 15 on the sides.
I do know from having the 21 it kills defects & swirls in no time.
I never setup the 21 with a smaller backing plate, but have one.
Will the 21 be ok using 6" and 7" pads as your main polisher. (I`m waiting on the 15)
I also have the mini and a Makita which i use for pad cleaning. (I haven`t found a beat up car to go to town on yet)
I prefer applying my LSP with machine too.

I`ve got all my details to do in the next few weeks and don`t want to be without if I need that 15.
 
I really like the 21 with the smaller backing plate. I don`t have the MK2, but worked really well with the old ones. And I hear ya on the 3401... Great machine but my body can`t handle a day of that, co pared to the Rupes.
 
I pretty much use my 21 Mk 1 unless I can`t. My 3401 is reserved for really curvy parts of cars. Don`t use the 15 as much as I probably should or thought I would.
 
Does anyone apply LSPs with the 21?
I had GG6 and 3. But sold those last year.
I only used the 21 for polishing or one steppers.
Applied LSPs with the 15.
 
I actually prefer to run my 21MKII with the 6" BP. If I need smaller 5" pads I`ll run my G15 but I can usually do most the car with 6" pads.
 
ShawnF350 said:
Rasky, 6" plate meaning the smaller plate the 15 uses?
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No, the large stock plate that comes with the 21 MKII. Larger pads cover more area so I use them as often as I can. I have my G21 set up with a 5" plate if needed but prefer the smoothness and shorter offset of my G15 when I need to get into tighter areas.
 
I`m a big fan of the beveled edge polishing pads be it 5" or 6" pads.
They allow me to get into close, tight areas and along edges better.
 
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