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03-04-15, 07:25 PM

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thanks for the response! yea i figured the GG one will be more powerful, but is the Harbor Freights one good enough for a not so serious detailer?

If budget is your only concern, then perhaps the Harbor Freight unit is the best choice.

If you can purchase the GG machine, it will surely be the better long term solution.

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03-04-15, 07:27 PM

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I've used the GG it a great starter kit. But now I have the Rupes 21 and it a great tool. So my GG I use it with a 3inch pad now to get some of the smaller areas.

I've got a Rupes LHR21, LHR15, LHR75, and GG....... I still find the GG to be a very useful tool to have. For a DIYer, it is certainly all that is needed IMO.

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03-05-15, 08:17 AM

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No love for the Torq? I see nothing but praise online..

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03-05-15, 08:44 AM

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No love for the Torq? I see nothing but praise online..

I have no experience with it, so I cannot comment.

Given it's small throw, I don't see the advantages over something like a Griot's machine... but again, since I have never used it I can't provide any real feedback.

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03-21-15, 12:10 PM

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I agree with everything Zach said in the second post.

From my experience, M100 is much easier to use than M105. M105 performs very well, but can throw a lot of dust, which causes more clean up time.

I normally use Lake Country 6.5" pads instead of 5.5", but both work more than well enough for us DIY'ers.