griots 3in polisher

[stateguy]

I was wondering if this is a decent polisher? I dont think i would be using it that much only in tight areas.
Can i burn the paint with this polisher
Or am I better off with the Rupes 3in

[Kamakaz1961]

The Griot's 3" will not burn the paint. If you are considering getting the Rupes 3" vs. Griots 3"....then Hands down not even close get the Rupes over the Griots 3" The Rupes is a SUPERIOR DA

I have the Griots 3" and I only use it to apply sealant or wax or very minor scratches. For a similar result except more effective. I set my PC 7424 XP with a 2 7/8 " backing plate that can do the same as the Griots 3" except significantly better.

My point being, if you have a PC 7424 XP that may be a cost affective way

[stateguy]

I have the flex3401

[Setec Astronomy]

Can i burn the paint with this polisher?
Or am I better off with the Rupes 3in

If you want to burn the paint you're better off with the Rupes.

[Just02896]

If you want to burn the paint you're better off with the Rupes.

Lol!

[asalesagent912]

Its a toy. If u want a 3 inch polisher get the rupes

[Crispy]

I use the Griot's 3" and it is a bit toyish, however for the price difference l would not change. The Griot's faults are not much power and it get hot. Not unworkable vs. hand application. I also have 2 and 3" backing plates for my rotary but they are hard to use in tight spots.

[custmsprty]

Hands down the Rupes 75

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w421/custmsprty/rupes_zps5ef977ec.jpg (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/custmsprty/media/rupes_zps5ef977ec.jpg.html)

[GSKR]

Been doing detailing 23 years .dont get it u can apply waxes and sealants quickly but that's about it has no cutting power if u bump up the max speed all it does it vibrates,I tried to polish Alcoa wheels with it useless.I called my friend Robert aka first impression detail to borrow his Matabo awesome tool to own.

[JSFM35x]

3" griots is not worth it. I have one. It's weak at best

[jeff79]

i returned the griots 3" polisher after 2 uses. its very weak, noisy and just not a good tool IMO

[VISITOR]

wait till SEMA, it's right around the corner...

[Burnt350]

I just purchased one for doing tight spaces and headlight repairs. I will post my opinions after I use it.

[Mike Phillips]

Here's how I use it.


Machine sanding thin panels and around edges.
Will be showing this at my wetsanding class this weekend.


Machine waxing.
Slap a Rupes 4" white ultra soft finishing pad on this baby and you'll never find an easier tool to use to machine wax.


Headlight sanding -
I'll be showing this multiple times this weekend at my headlight restoration class.


Machine correcting and polishing. J
Just get some RUPES blue coarse foam cutting pads and unlock this tools potential. Work great on the PC too. (Google: Mind Blowing RUPES BLUE PAD MIKE PHILLIPS)


I could add hundreds of pictures showing all of the above.



Now if you want to correct and polish thin panels or get into tight areas, here's the tool you buy.

The NEW FLEX PE8 Kompakt Rotary Polisher Polisher in ACTION! (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/86327-new-flex-pe8-kompakt-rotary-polisher-action.html)



Here's major correction work in a tight area...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83995


More pictures of the Flex PE8 in action in the thread I linked to above. Just have to >click< on it.


:D

[FUNX650]

^^^Thanks for providing these examples Mike!


Bob