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WRAPT C5Z06
03-23-2016, 12:44 PM
I read the power is now closer to the 6" polisher? When did this happen?
Mike@DedicatedPerfection
03-23-2016, 12:49 PM
Interesting. I haven't heard. Would be pretty nice to see a bump in power.
fly07sti
03-23-2016, 01:01 PM
That would make it a great dedicated 3" da!
Setec Astronomy
03-23-2016, 01:30 PM
I read the power is now closer to the 6" polisher? When did this happen?

Where did you read that?
Zubair
03-23-2016, 01:43 PM
Why not just put a 3" bp on the 6" polisher and have 2 machines in 1?
WRAPT C5Z06
03-23-2016, 02:07 PM
Read the Autogeek description of the 3". Sorry, I can't link.
briarpatch
03-23-2016, 02:09 PM
Why not just put a 3" bp on the 6" polisher and have 2 machines in 1?

According to Griots.....you can't do that.....I asked them the very same question
WRAPT C5Z06
03-23-2016, 02:12 PM
According to Griots.....you can't do that.....I asked them the very same question

Obviously, it can be done, but it's a pain in the rear to constantly switch.
Setec Astronomy
03-23-2016, 02:17 PM
Read the Autogeek description of the 3". Sorry, I can't link.

Yeah, that's the description from the upgrade from like 5 years ago. The GG site doesn't say anything like that, and it says the power is 240 watts, which isn't anywhere near the 6" machine.
WRAPT C5Z06
03-23-2016, 02:19 PM
Yeah, that's the description from the upgrade from like 5 years ago. The GG site doesn't say anything like that, and it says the power is 240 watts, which isn't anywhere near the 6" machine.

It's been *upgraded* before?? LOL
Setec Astronomy
03-23-2016, 02:23 PM
It's been *upgraded* before?? LOL

Yeah, one can only imagine how pitiful it used to be, because it's not exactly Godzilla now. When they upgraded it ~5 years ago they made it look like the 6" machine, it used to look different.

Sorry, I guess it was 6 years ago:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/21846-3-mini-polisher-gen-ii-griot-s-garage-mini-polisher.html
custmsprty
03-23-2016, 03:41 PM
Why not just put a 3" bp on the 6" polisher and have 2 machines in 1?

I have experimented with a 3" and 3.5" backing plate. It can be done but it is far from comfortable and it shakes all over the place. Your hand and wrist will be toast in no time. It's just not properly balanced. it worked much better on my old PC but was still far from ideal.

I'll take my Rupes Mini any day.
Mike@ShineStruck
03-23-2016, 04:47 PM
Love my Rupes mini also
Would take a Zentool mini over the gg3 lol
Zubair
03-23-2016, 04:53 PM
I have experimented with a 3" and 3.5" backing plate. It can be done but it is far from comfortable and it shakes all over the place. Your hand and wrist will be toast in no time. It's just not properly balanced. it worked much better on my old PC but was still far from ideal.

I'll take my Rupes Mini any day.

I use an LC 3.5" bp with Cyclo or LC 4" pads on my DAS6 500w (relabeled PC) and it works really well. Why not do the same on a PC for those that want a small pad but powerful DA if they don't have the budget for a Rupes mini? The small diameter pads make for awesome cut on the PC as its quite powerful for that intended use.
Setec Astronomy
03-23-2016, 05:10 PM
Would take a Zentool mini over the gg3 lol

I've eyed that up a couple times...


I use an LC 3.5" bp with Cyclo or LC 4" pads on my DAS6 500w (relabeled PC) and it works really well. Why not do the same on a PC for those that want a small pad but powerful DA if they don't have the budget for a Rupes mini? The small diameter pads make for awesome cut on the PC as its quite powerful for that intended use.

Yeah, PC's are great with 4" pads. The beauty of the GG 3" is for those of the fairer sex that have small hands, it's a lot easier to hold than the full-size chassis of the PC or Rupes Mini, etc.