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my first unit was replaced via warranty. thanks to meguiar's top notch customer service, i got a brand new unit sent to me. well now this unit went bad for me yesterday. i will definately call meguiars cs tomorrow AM, but is it just me, or am i receiving bad units...?
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I am excited about the increased power and the " D " handle of the G110 but with all that I have heard I will hold off until there success rate improves. I am not sure who is building them for Meguiar's but there needs to be some serious rear end chewing. I have had my P/C for 8 or 9 years and not a bit of problem. I understand the economics of mfg your own unit but with Meguiar's name on it a little tighter QC was in order.I am sure they will get the bugs worked out but for now I will be patient. IMOOriginally posted by gsxr310 View Post -
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Keep in mind that while you are seeing several complaints about failed units here on MOL you are not hearing from the literally thousands who have purchased G110s and have had no issues. Even my Porter Cable 7428 rotary buffer died after 4 uses.Originally posted by SHYNEMAN123 View Post
You've seen the bumper stickers - Stuff Happens.Michael Stoops
Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.
Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.
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Is this G110 designed in house by Meguiars and manufacturing outsource or it's 100% outsourced, just curious. I got the package #2 from ADS about 2 weeks ago and haven't used it yet. Will definitely try it out today . Back to masking.Robert
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I am to much of an old dog to base my opinion on just a few complaints I have read on MOL. I will just leave it at that. I do look fwd to purchasing a G110 down the road.Originally posted by Michael Stoops View Post
4 years with a rotary if it is used every day is actual very good. Do you run yours unloaded at full rpm to keep the motor cool durning long buff jobs ? It will help tremendously.Comment
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don't get me wrong, i am very pleased w/ the g110 when it works. this is my first "DA" so i don't have any comparison reviews on other DA's.Comment
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Meguiar's designed this tool in-house and has it manufactured in China.Originally posted by Beginner2002 View PostComment
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I've been using the Porter Cable unit as long as anyone on the Internet and air-powered DA Sanders, (as a polisher), since 1988 and the G110/G220 has more power than the Porter Cable unit and this is very important when removing swirls and more power means better cleaning action and getting the job done faster.Originally posted by gsxr310 View Post
Have you called Customer Care yet?
1-800-347-5700
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FWIW I had two brand new Dewalt rotary buffers out of the box at the same time that wouldn't work - one tripped a breaker instantly the other had a bad cord. The one with the bad cord went to the local Dewalt service center and they fixed it right away the other got returned. Again both were brand new - I guess things happen!Brandon
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if memory serves by Mike in another thread, the G110 was built to Meguiar's Specs from another company.Originally posted by Beginner2002 View Post
Unfortunately you got 2 bad machines which is very rare. Like Mike Stoops said, you don't see threads of "Hey I got my G110 and it works great" and the posts behind it.
I was told by my dad and several old guys while growing up.....use the correct extension cord for what tool your using otherwise the tool can fail. Don't use the cheapo multi plug extension to run power tools or the cheapo little orange extension cords at your local Walmart. Use larger gauge wired extension cord. I use 12ga extension cord, especially for long durations and you can still feel the heat in the cord. Plug in a 14-16 gauge cord and run your tool for an hour or so and grab your cord.....It will be hot and it's bad for your power tools. My dad and others have seen many power tools go bad from this. FYI!
Edit: My dad is an Electrician for the last 45+ years and all his buddies are related to construction and not just some old guy spatting info on this
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Sorry for your pain.
Whenever I had a problem with anything Meguiar's (which has been very little) I was rewarded for my pain. When I got my G100, I thought it wasn't working right. I then asked and plead to have it tested by someone who knew how to use them and my G100 ended up at an Open Garage and used by Mike P. himself! Turned out the machine was just fine and I needed to practice I later contributed it to pad saturation. My point is, when I got my G100 back (I paid for shipping to them and did not ask for it in return), I got the new and improved at the time W67DA backing plate which was great! (to which I sent my W64DA to a MOL member who needed one). And....I did not send back a good machine.
Give em a call, tell them your problem with it and get a new one. I believe Meguiar's takes care of and looks into any problems!
Keep us posted.Philippians 2:14 - Do all things without grumbling or questioning,Comment
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Sheesh, a bunch of us were replying close to the same time
Philippians 2:14 - Do all things without grumbling or questioning,Comment
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Oops sorry I missed that.Originally posted by roushstage2 View Post4 uses
Here is a P/C that has 20+ years and only brushes, cord 2x and 1 switch. when you replace brushes you need to seat them or you can burn your comm.
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And to be quite honest, 4 fairly brief uses at that! Only one was to buff an entire vehicle. I don't think the thing had 10 hours total on it.Originally posted by roushstage2 View Post4 usesMichael Stoops
Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.
Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.
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I bought 3 alternators in the same day and all were bad and they were from different shops!
Just remember, things break and like posted before, there are thousands of the G110s sold and work fine. Things are just more concentrated here so you hear it about it faster and more often.......it seems.www.clean4udetailing.com
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