G110 smells

[kimchiyuk]

I bought a used(was supposedly slightly used) G110 off ebay. I received it today. The rear of the unit smells very strongly of burnt rubber, kind of like when an electric motor goes bad. Is this normal?

[Calais]

Re: G110 smells

I've heard of them smelling like this when they are just "broke in". Mine smelled very faintly of burning initially, it was never a problem.

[kimchiyuk]

Re: G110 smells

I've heard of them smelling like this when they are just "broke in". Mine smelled very faintly of burning initially, it was never a problem.

Wow, that reply was almost instant, thanks. When you say "faint smell", is this when it is on? I ask because this one I purchased smells when off and cool. I have only turned it on for a few seconds to make sure it works. I am new to the world of D.A.'s. So, I want to know if I am starting off with a problem. I looked on previous posts and read that a slight smell is normal during break in, but this unit looks like it has a bit of time on it, i.e. marring on case, stickers peeling and a bit worn, scuffs etc.

[kimchiyuk]

G110 smells

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I bought a used(was supposedly slightly used) G110 off ebay. I received it today. The rear of the unit smells very strongly of burnt rubber, kind of like when an electric motor goes bad. Is this normal? I only turned it on for a few seconds. Seems to run ok. The smell is there when it's off and cool.

[Clutch34]

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didn't you already make this thread...?

[Calais]

Re: G110 smells

Mine got scuffed pretty quick from laying it on its back during long buffing sessions, so thats no real indicator. Mine smells faintly after being on for 5-10 minutes, shortly there after and every now and then, again. I guess its just the nature of the machine. If it works properly, don't worry your machine is probably fine. Maybe, try replacing the brushes.

[kimchiyuk]

Re: G110 smells

didn't you already make this thread...?

yes, I'm new to this online forum. Wasn't sure if this category would have higher traffic for this question.

[Clutch34]

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oh ok, no prob, hope you get the answer you're looking for!

[Michael Stoops]

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This is actually the correct place to put this thread - we'll merge the other one with this even though it got more response.

That said, it is pretty common for the G110 to emit a slight "electric burning" odor (for lack of a better term). As long as someone didn't sell you a bad unit, as long as it runs when under load for a period of time - ie, normal use - it's perfectly fine.

[Expertcarpetcare]

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Unfortunately with my G110 we did one truck and it started to smell, I kept going and a few mins later it died. It has never run since. I am getting a replacement since I havent even had the unit for 2 weeks and only did one car and a few waxes with it.

This leads me to ask maybe I'm not supposed to use it for compounding? Only waxing?
Should I be buying a DeWalt Grinder for the compounding and use the 110 for polish and wax only? If so, I wish they would have told me sooner in all those instructional vids, or even in the manual that came with it.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: G110 smells

Unfortunately with my G110 we did one truck and it started to smell, I kept going and a few mins later it died. It has never run since. I am getting a replacement since I havent even had the unit for 2 weeks and only did one car and a few waxes with it.

This leads me to ask maybe I'm not supposed to use it for compounding? Only waxing?
Should I be buying a DeWalt Grinder for the compounding and use the 110 for polish and wax only? If so, I wish they would have told me sooner in all those instructional vids, or even in the manual that came with it.

Unfortunately it sounds as though you just got a bad G110, and we do apologize for any inconvenience posed by this. Please give a call to our Customer Care Center at 800-347-5700 and they'll get you taken care of. They're even there until 3:00PM Pacific Time today.

The G110 is not just a wax application tool. It is routinely used for removal of swirls and other defects, often quite severe. Compounding, however, generally refers to very heavy use, normally with a powerful compound, an aggressive pad (often wool) and a rotary buffer. Removal of heavy oxidation or sanding marks are common scenarios where compounding comes into play, and a D/A (ours or anyone else's) is not generally the first choice for that process.

But if you're looking to remove swirls and other defects that appear over time, the G110 is an excellent choice. Just peruse many of the threads here and elsewhere that showcase detailing projects that began with a completely messed up vehicle and resulted in a finish anyone would be proud of - all done with a G110.

[Expertcarpetcare]

Re: G110 smells

Unfortunately it sounds as though you just got a bad G110, and we do apologize for any inconvenience posed by this. Please give a call to our Customer Care Center at 800-347-5700 and they'll get you taken care of. They're even there until 3:00PM Pacific Time today.

The G110 is not just a wax application tool. It is routinely used for removal of swirls and other defects, often quite severe. Compounding, however, generally refers to very heavy use, normally with a powerful compound, an aggressive pad (often wool) and a rotary buffer. Removal of heavy oxidation or sanding marks are common scenarios where compounding comes into play, and a D/A (ours or anyone else's) is not generally the first choice for that process.

But if you're looking to remove swirls and other defects that appear over time, the G110 is an excellent choice. Just peruse many of the threads here and elsewhere that showcase detailing projects that began with a completely messed up vehicle and resulted in a finish anyone would be proud of - all done with a G110.

Thanks Mike, the company that is getting me Meguiar's products has already sent for a new one. It sounds like if I want to do any heavy compounding I should be using a heavier tool, and use the 110 for polish and wax, or as you say light swirlmarks and defects.

This DeWalt DW-443-XD looks like a good heavy duty tool for the main compounding and I can follow up with the 110 for all the finishing. I see even in many Mequiars videos they are using a DeWalt as well.