DA Power System

[Michael Stoops]

We sort of teased this last year, but for 2013 this new system is a definite go, and you'll be seeing a lot of promotion for it online in the very near future, including a Quik Tips Video scheduled for launch in the next couple of weeks.

Product Attributes:

• Superior, patented engineering
• Heavy duty & multi-function
• For corded 3/8 - 1/2" drills with 1,500 - 2,500 rpms range
• Power System tool w/yellow polishing pad
• A versatile, expandable, paint care platform
• Multi-tasker, not a single-function tool

Solutions: DA Power Packs

• At launch, 3 solution-based kits
  • Paint correction (compound & cutting pad)
  • Paint polishing (polish & polishing pad)
  • Wax application (wax & finishing pad)
  • More applications to follow
  
  

Refills: DA Power Pads

• Replacement 2-pack of pads
  • Cutting (paint correction)
  • Polishing (paint polishing)
  • Finishing (wax application)
  • Interior (carpet & upholstery cleaning)
  
  

Part Number: G3500
MSRP: $59.99 (tool and one yellow pad)



With this tool, "DA" means both "drill applied" and "dual action", but the dual action is in the form of a forced rotation rather than the free rotating spindle action you might be used to on a polisher like our G110v2. The backing plate is not interchangeable, but the pads are. In fact, the DA Power System makes use of our current line of 4" Soft Buff pads. Drill recommendations are for a corded drill with max speed in the 1500 to 2500 rpm range. The gear reduction ratio in the tool prevents it from spinning at equally high speeds for safety reasons. We also recommend if you have a reversible drill that you use it in the "forward" direction (ie, the setting you would normally use for drilling a hole) rather than "reverse" setting. Most drills run at a slower maximum speed when set to reverse and this will compromise the ability to remove defects from the paint.

The tool is sold with a yellow polishing pad, but no liquid of any kind.

DA Power Pads


1. DA Power Pads - Cutting Pad

Part Number: G3507
MSRP: $13.99

2. DA Power Pads - Polishing Pad

Part Number: G3508
MSRP: $13.99

3. DA Power Pads - Finishing Pad

Part Number: G3509
MSRP: $13.99

For anyone who has shied away from purchasing a buffer either due to fear of using a power tool on their paint, or even just the cost of acquiring a buffer, this is a great alternative to hand applying these products in order to achieve paint correction. For those of you who already have a buffer but find use of a 4" pad to be a bit unwieldy, this system can be a great addition to your detailing arsenal. You might think that using such a tool on a typical power drill might be a bit unwieldy, too, but it is surprisingly ergonomic. The handle is free to rotate to make accessibility easy, and to be able to move it away from mirrors, antennae, etc when buffing, and it's equally accessible to left handed users and right handed users alike. The forced rotation movement of the tool means vibration is also kept very low, adding to the comfort level when used for extended periods of time.

Check out our Quik Tips Video on this system.

[Alfisti]

Re: DA Power System

Great idea for the masses. Love the forced-rotation...just like my Makita BO6040.

[Marc08EX]

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Are the pads the same as the 4" Softbuff 2.0 pads?

Also, I thought that the burgundy cutting pads weren't recommended to use with a D/A? Why are you guys paring up UC with a cutting pad?

[Michael Stoops]

Re: DA Power System

As we mention in the post, yes, these are indeed the same 4" Soft Buff pads we've had out for a few years now. Remember, Marc, this is a forced rotation tool not a typical dual action like our G110v2 or Porter Cable buffer. It's also going to give less power when used with a drill than with a traditional DA so the cutting pad is very well matched for this tool. Sure, on some very delicate paints you may see some slight hazing, but that would happen on that paint with all kinds of tool/pad combos and would therefore require a follow up with a less aggressive pad/liquid combo.

[aerogt01]

Called it! Sorry, I had to...

[Hemin8r]

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I guess I can now say I've tried this out and it was not as awkward as I thought it would be. Good price too.

[SpoolMe]

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Way better price than the old $200 one... will it to as good of a job? I have never used a hand-held but i'd like to try this if its better than doing it by hand

[Michael Stoops]

Re: DA Power System

Thanks for chiming in, Jesse. Speaking strictly from personal experience here, I thought at first that this would be really awkward and maybe even clumsy to use, but it really isn't at all. In fact, it's surprisingly comfortable and really easy to manage. Plus, a drill tends to be a super smooth operating tool and the forced rotation of the DA Power System doesn't vibrate as much as a traditional DA does.

[Marc08EX]

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As we mention in the post, yes, these are indeed the same 4" Soft Buff pads we've had out for a few years now. Remember, Marc, this is a forced rotation tool not a typical dual action like our G110v2 or Porter Cable buffer. It's also going to give less power when used with a drill than with a traditional DA so the cutting pad is very well matched for this tool. Sure, on some very delicate paints you may see some slight hazing, but that would happen on that paint with all kinds of tool/pad combos and would therefore require a follow up with a less aggressive pad/liquid combo.

Gotcha! Thanks for clearing that up Mike. The product says "DA" so I thought it will have the same action as the typical dual action polishers currently in the market.

[Evan.J]

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Im very interested in seeing this thing in action. Id really like to see what those interior pads can do for carpet and leather seats.

[smack]

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This looks like a great alternative to buying a G110v2 if you have a corded drill at home. Problem being is imagine the consumer trying to buff out a big super duty with just the 4 inch pads.

Maybe there is hope for the 5.5 pad size???????????

[MandarinaRacing]

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Excellent news for the Latin market!

[STRIFE]

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I'm thinking I will buy this to shampoo mats & carpets since I already have megs DA, GG 6 & GG3.
Can't go wrong with this tool

[Marc08EX]

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Mike I know you said this can only be used with a corded drill. But I was thinking about using the finishing pad when applying wax using a cordless drill because there's no power/torque needed to remove swirls. I'm only going to spread the product around. Will this pose any problems?

[STRIFE]

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^ i was thinking the exact same thing with a cordless drill.....pretty sure on the lowest speed setting and black finish pad, you'll be ok......and the fact it's cordless is a huge bonus!!