View Full Version : Griots 3" ..Not satisfied
Dougw4355
04-14-2013, 06:44 PM
I recently bought the new Griots 3 Inch Orbital to use.
My first attempt was to do some head light correction on a customers car.
I was using a 3 Inch foam pad with some megs correction compound and the Griots would stop rotating at the slightest amount of pressure and I could not get much correction using this small buffer. It seemed more like a toy than anything meant to polish.
If I had know this i would of saved the $100 and bought other things
TimmyG
04-14-2013, 06:48 PM
Thats why many of us here just use a spare PC/GG/Megs DA with a small backing plate and pad for correction in tight areas. The 3" Griots just isn't going to have the power the three machines I mentioned above have.
List it in the samples thread and I'm sure you'll be able to get rid of it quickly.
Detailing by M
04-14-2013, 06:51 PM
put it on speed 6.
I got mine for free and I'm glad I didn't pay for it.
But you can use it, you just have to find it's spot in your arsenal.
I use mine for the final polish on headlights. and for tight spots for wax that don't need alot of pressure.
Evan.J
04-14-2013, 06:52 PM
Thats why many of us here just use a spare PC/GG/Megs DA with a small backing plate and pad for correction in tight areas. The 3" Griots just isn't going to have the power the three machines I mentioned above have.
List it in the samples thread and I'm sure you'll be able to get rid of it quickly.
I agree with Timmy. I use the LC 3.5 BP an the Meg's 4" polishing pads with my G110 and I like it.
Colinpd137
04-14-2013, 07:40 PM
Well if you don't want it.. ill buy it off yah :P
Would love to give it a try with a couple different pad setups to see if it'll hold its own
Pureshine
04-14-2013, 07:42 PM
I've had mine for over a year and use it on headlights all the time with out a problem. you have to use it on speed six. I use it in tight areas for polishing too love the machine. Look at Mikes thread on this product.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/22065-griot-s-garage-3-mini-polisher-extreme-demo-warning.html
Dougw4355
04-14-2013, 07:49 PM
I will give it another shot on speed 6....I really want it too work since it gets into tighter spots and perfect size for headlights
UPDATE: I take back all the nasties i said about this Griots 3 Inch
I took the forum advice about speed 6 and worked great on headlights..
Pretty much speed 1-5 is good for a personal vibrator,,Speed 6 actually buffs :)
john b
04-14-2013, 07:49 PM
keep it,headlights & get a carpet brush and use it on interior carpets and such
Dougw4355
04-14-2013, 07:57 PM
keep it,headlights & get a carpet brush and use it on interior carpets and such
I have the chem guys 6 inch carpet brushes for DA's but where have you seen a 3 inch brush hook and loop?
john b
04-14-2013, 08:00 PM
just take the backing plate of and get a brush that already has the treads on them-ag sells them,use them all the time
Robert8194
04-14-2013, 08:47 PM
I have the same issue. Just not enough power. I am going to buy the spot buff kit and put on my PC.
http://www.autogeek.net/spot-buff-kit.html
Mike Phillips
04-14-2013, 09:47 PM
I can pull sanding marks out with a 3" Griot's as shown in the link already posted, this one...
Griot's Garage 3" Mini Polisher - Extreme Demo - Warning! (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/22065-griot-s-garage-3-mini-polisher-extreme-demo-warning.html)
It's all about using expert technique...
One section of the test hood was thoroughly wet-sanded using Nikken #2000 Finishing Papers
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/790/pushingtheEnvelope003.jpg
I mostly use the 3" Griot's for machine wetsanding paint, headlights and machine applying waxes as show in these two recent projects...
1987 Monte Carlo Extreme Makeover with Rupes and Blackfire BlackICE (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/62491-1987-monte-carlo-extreme-makeover-rupes-blackfire-blackice.html)
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1804/1987_Monte_Carlo_092.jpg
North Miami Beach Police Mobil Command Unit - Show Car Makeover (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/63069-north-miami-beach-police-mobil-command-unit-show-car-makeover.html)
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1806/Police_Command_Van_059.jpg
Trying to use one to do a lot of swirl removal on a neglected car won't work for most people but it can be done.
Thin pads work best, take a look at the LC 3.5" MF pads or the Meguiar's 3" pads...
1954 Ford F-100 - Extreme Makeover - Process and products used (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/42270-1954-ford-f-100-extreme-makeover-process-products-used.html)
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1290/54Ford86.jpg
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1290/54Ford87.jpg
:)
Mike@DedicatedPerfection
04-14-2013, 09:51 PM
+1 Mike.
I am very satisfied with mine. I'm surprised at all the upset users with theirs. I think the machine has plenty of power for its size.
freddie46
04-14-2013, 10:15 PM
I believe Griot's will take it back and refund your money if you aren't satisfied.
Pureshine
04-14-2013, 10:19 PM
+1 Mike.
I am very satisfied with mine. I'm surprised at all the upset users with theirs. I think the machine has plenty of power for its size.
+2 I've been telling people that all the time and so has Mike.
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