New G-110 Review!

[alkemyst]

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Hey everyone,

Just a further update...

I have discovered a couple of interesting differences between the G-100 and the new G-110.

The New G-110 shaft nut for attaching a backing plate is a different size to that of the G-100. Therefore, you must use the supplied wrench for the G-110 and use the supplied wrench for the G-100.

I also found that the bolts to hold on the bail handle on the G-110 are a different size to that of the G-100's side handle. To attach the bail handle of the new G-110, you use the supplied Allen wrench or a 6 mm Allen head socket.

I am still playing but will update the thread regularly.

Tim

Can this be purchased?

Also I was thinking of taking mine apart to see if just a round handle (like they put on steering wheels for the disabled) in the dead center of the top would work.

The side handle has it's purpose, but I find myself reaching for right above the pad more.

Now that I have my own I will see if I pick up any new techniques.

[Tim Lingor]

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Can this be purchased?

Also I was thinking of taking mine apart to see if just a round handle (like they put on steering wheels for the disabled) in the dead center of the top would work.

The side handle has it's purpose, but I find myself reaching for right above the pad more.

Now that I have my own I will see if I pick up any new techniques.

Morning,

Not that I am aware of as it was designed for use with the G-110. So while it may fit, if you can source the correct bolt size with the correct TPI, at this time as far as I know, Meguiar's does not sell the bail handle separately.

As for taking the buffer apart, there is nothing under the head you can bolt anything to. The head contains a spur gear in a lot of grease. Drilling and tapping would not give enough thread depth for attaching anything, besides that would void your G-100 warranty.

Here is a G-100 I took apart:



Tim

[alkemyst]

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Morning,

Not that I am aware of as it was designed for use with the G-110. So while it may fit, if you can source the correct bolt size with the correct TPI, at this time as far as I know, Meguiar's does not sell the bail handle separately.

As for taking the buffer apart, there is nothing under the head you can bolt anything to. The head contains a spur gear in a lot of grease. Drilling and tapping would not give enough thread depth for attaching anything, besides that would void your G-100 warranty.

Here is a G-100 I took apart:


Tim

Not looking to tap into the head, but to place a panhead bolt under the head pointing out and screwing the knob onto it.

What I do now is not use the handle, but use a similar screw in each of the handle holes so it's solid.

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[Justin Murphy]

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75% of my brain says that I will never even use the bail handle that comes with the G110. I don't use the one with my rotary either.

I'll end up putting two flare headed bolts into each side of the housing to keep it from rattling. I did this with my G100. Customers tend to not like rattling powertools on the roof the roof of their vehicles!!!

[alkemyst]

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75% of my brain says that I will never even use the bail handle that comes with the G110. I don't use the one with my rotary either.

I'll end up putting two flare headed bolts into each side of the housing to keep it from rattling. I did this with my G100. Customers tend to not like rattling powertools on the roof the roof of their vehicles!!!

my exact solution too, they are 5/16 coarse (I think 28 TPI, but don't quote me)...nice and solid.

Even if you use the handle on one side, throwing a bolt in the hole on the opposite side quiets this down a lot.

[Hemin8r]

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Great write up Tim. I hope to be purchasing the G-110 very soon.

[Raymond]

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Very nice write-up, I'm strongly considering buying the G-110 - would you reccomend it for a begginer like me? I've never used a machine before, but I want to, and want to know if this would be a good learning tool, as well as something I could get great results out of.

[Tim Lingor]

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Very nice write-up, I'm strongly considering buying the G-110 - would you reccomend it for a begginer like me? I've never used a machine before, but I want to, and want to know if this would be a good learning tool, as well as something I could get great results out of.

Most definitely! In fact, the G-110 is extremely safe to use and the results are incredible! Believe me, once a person uses the DA they wonder why they waited so long before they bought one!

Tim

[Setec Astronomy]

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Do you have to loosen the bolts to adjust the position of the bail handle?

[Tim Lingor]

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Do you have to loosen the bolts to adjust the position of the bail handle?

Good question!

In my case, I did not tighten the bolts down really solid. That allowed movement, though it was fairly tight and stayed that way. Afterwards, I wanted to see the same you are are asking...if I tightened down the bolts so that they are really tight, then no, I could not moved the handle.

I would suggest, that a person adjust the handle to the position that suits their own buffing style and then tighten it down tight.

Tim

[Sydster]

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Great writeup Tim!

[Tim Lingor]

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Great write up Tim. I hope to be purchasing the G-110 very soon.

Thank you, and to everyone else for your kind comments....

Tim

[Justin Murphy]

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My biggest new question is........

If you already have a G100, will you notice the difference in the G110?

Is it worth the price?

[Tim Lingor]

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My biggest new question is........

If you already have a G100, will you notice the difference in the G110?

Is it worth the price?

Yes you will notice the difference. It is actually quite a bit more powerful.

Tim

[WXman]

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Got mine earlier this week! Can't wait to use it!