Need feedback on Meguiar's G3500 DA Power System Tool

Tushar · 05-10-2016, 12:29 PM

Hi all,

I am planning to buy one of these and use it with a cordless drill to polish and seal my car. I do not have access to a power point in my garage and hence need some cordless solution. Here is the Amazon link.

http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G3500...dless+polisher

Any feedback is appreciated!!

Glen e · 05-10-2016, 12:31 PM

No way, used one once and never again, save your money and buy a good random orbital.

Griots makes a Cordless orbital that is excellent, it's all I use these days for a new car....

http://www.autogeek.net/griots-garag...-polisher.html

And yes expensive, but all good tools are.....

As far as having no power, you only polish once a year, find a friend's driveway....and buy a griots or porter cable....

SSport16 · 05-10-2016, 02:22 PM

Yeah don't do it! I just bought a Shurhold D/A polisher, very similar to the Griots for $89 on Groupon! It normally sells for $160 or so. The Meguiars one that attaches to a drill is just looking for trouble, tough to use and control.

Joe M 2012 2SS · 05-10-2016, 02:57 PM

Get an extension cord and run it from a point inside your home where you have a plug, I've used 16 gauge 50 ft and 100ft with a Griots, Flex, Rupes 21, and Rupes Mini with no issues.

I'd get the Griots if your only doing your own vehicles, it has a better warranty then the PC, also more correction power. You can also get a 3.5" backing plate and use 4" pads for tighter areas.

Lake Country Hydrotech 4" pads work great on the Griots with 3.5" backing plate.

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/griot...l#.VzI_A7vmqP9

mikem2104 · 05-10-2016, 03:16 PM

i have a meguiars G110v2 and have been very happy with it. agreed though, don't get a cordless drill system, no way.

stratt · 05-10-2016, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe M 2012 2SS

Get an extension cord and run it from a point inside your home where you have a plug, I've used 16 gauge 50 ft and 100ft with a Griots, Flex, Rupes 21, and Rupes Mini with no issues.

I'd get the Griots if your only doing your own vehicles, it has a better warranty then the PC, also more correction power. You can also get a 3.5" backing plate and use 4" pads for tighter areas.

Lake Country Hydrotech 4" pads work great on the Griots with 3.5" backing plate.

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/griot...l#.VzI_A7vmqP9

This. I have a six inch and five inch backing plate.

Tushar · 05-10-2016, 03:50 PM

Thanks for the responses guys!

I will look into the Griots options....

G Fo12ce · 05-10-2016, 04:13 PM

Of the budget good DA Polishers I've heard the Griot's and the Meguiars MT300 were the best. After researching I got the MT300 and like it a lot.

05-10-2016, 12:29 PM	#1
Tushar Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 422	Need feedback on Meguiar's G3500 DA Power System Tool Hi all, I am planning to buy one of these and use it with a cordless drill to polish and seal my car. I do not have access to a power point in my garage and hence need some cordless solution. Here is the Amazon link. http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G3500...dless+polisher Any feedback is appreciated!! __________________ Dream Big and Work Hard....cos you never know when your dreams may come true!! 2SS Garnet Red NPP Automatic

05-10-2016, 12:31 PM	#2
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	No way, used one once and never again, save your money and buy a good random orbital. Griots makes a Cordless orbital that is excellent, it's all I use these days for a new car.... http://www.autogeek.net/griots-garag...-polisher.html And yes expensive, but all good tools are..... As far as having no power, you only polish once a year, find a friend's driveway....and buy a griots or porter cable.... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant Last edited by Glen e; 05-10-2016 at 12:42 PM.

05-10-2016, 02:22 PM	#3
SSport16 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,435	Yeah don't do it! I just bought a Shurhold D/A polisher, very similar to the Griots for $89 on Groupon! It normally sells for $160 or so. The Meguiars one that attaches to a drill is just looking for trouble, tough to use and control. __________________ 2SS Camaro, Garnet Red, Adrenaline Red, NPP, MRC, A8, 5 Split Spoke Bright Silver Wheels (56W) 1100 Status - 7/24/15 (Ordered) 3800 Status - 10/13/15 (Built) 6000 Status - 12/22/15 (Delivered)

05-10-2016, 02:57 PM	#4
Joe M 2012 2SS Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 2,549 View My Garage	Get an extension cord and run it from a point inside your home where you have a plug, I've used 16 gauge 50 ft and 100ft with a Griots, Flex, Rupes 21, and Rupes Mini with no issues. I'd get the Griots if your only doing your own vehicles, it has a better warranty then the PC, also more correction power. You can also get a 3.5" backing plate and use 4" pads for tighter areas. Lake Country Hydrotech 4" pads work great on the Griots with 3.5" backing plate. http://www.autopia-carcare.com/griot...l#.VzI_A7vmqP9 __________________ Roto-Fab intake, SW 1 7/8" LT w/hi flow cats, Flowmaster outlaw exhaust, UDP, 160* stat, Circle D 3200, Moroso catch can, TCI line lock, Zex Nitrous 125 shot, 3.91 gear, Eaton True-trac, DSS 1000hp axles.

05-10-2016, 03:16 PM	#5
mikem2104 Drives: 18 2SS 1LE, 20 Canyon Denali Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 488	i have a meguiars G110v2 and have been very happy with it. agreed though, don't get a cordless drill system, no way. __________________ Mike Current Garage: 18' 2SS 1LE, Hyper Blue 23' GMC Canyon Denali Previously: 20' GMC Canyon Denali 16' 2SS 6MT, Hyper Blue, Kalahari, 20" PVW Chrome Split wheels, NPP, MRC (Total Loss) 14' Ford Edge Sport 06' Saab 9-7x,13' Nissan 370z Sport, 12' VW Jetta GLI, 02' Olds Bravada

05-10-2016, 03:50 PM	#7
Tushar Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 422	Thanks for the responses guys! I will look into the Griots options.... __________________ Dream Big and Work Hard....cos you never know when your dreams may come true!! 2SS Garnet Red NPP Automatic

05-10-2016, 04:13 PM	#8
G Fo12ce Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 699	Of the budget good DA Polishers I've heard the Griot's and the Meguiars MT300 were the best. After researching I got the MT300 and like it a lot. __________________ My Intro Post \| My Order \| My Ordering Guide TJCR2Q \| 2SS Red Hot\|Adrenaline Red\|MX0 A8\|56R Wheels\|5ZU Blade Spoiler\|NPP Exhaust\|F55 MRC\|IO6 Nav • 4/06/16 1100 Ordered (waiting for 5ZU acceptance) • 4/19/16 2000 Accepted with 5ZU • 4/23/16 3000 TPW:5/16/16 • 5/06/16 3100 • 5/13/16 3400 Broadcast Sheet • 5/24/16 3800 Vehicle Produced • 5/25/16 4B00 Bayed • 5/27/16 4300 Intermediate Delivery • 7/9/16 Delivered!

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