Griot’s Garage 6 Inch Random Orbital Polisher 3rd gen or 2nd gen??

[Jrocket]

about to purchase one of the two.


WHich should I go for?

the 2nd gen or the 3rd gen?

the 2nd gen free pads doesnt interest me as I will be purchasing w/ a 5 inch backing plate.

need opinions quickly only 30 min left on free shipping

[CM8 6MT]

Get the latest one

[Jrocket]

20 min left to order

[Jrocket]

Also what pads are def a must buy

I need for Polishing

applying wax and sealants

and wasnt sure.

I will say the only pad I know I dont need yet is for extreme cutting



Thanks in advance

[cleanmycorolla]

Dont they have the same internals, just externally different? If so, I'd get the second gen, it's prob cheaper, but same guts, different shell.....may be wrong though

[CM8 6MT]

I prefer Meg's pads, but LC pads are fine for the casual detailer.

LC pads:

White/Green: Polish

Gray, red, blue, gold: lsp/wax .

Orange: light/medium cut

Yellow: heavy cut

[ski2]

Dont they have the same internals, just externally different? If so, I'd get the second gen, it's prob cheaper, but same guts, different shell.....may be wrong though

Correct internals are the same.

[ihaveacamaro]

I have the second gen and I would recommend the third gen. The switches are in super inconvenient locations.

[Jrocket]

I have the second gen and I would recommend the third gen. The switches are in super inconvenient locations.

Thanks Just placed my order


Went w/ the 3rd gen. only 10 bucks more had them match a competitor and switch out to the 5" backing plate and I had 20 dollars off AG BUCKS plus ordered these pads

Lake Country CCS 5.5 Inch Foam Pads

Orange
White
Green
Gray
Blue
Red

[rmagnus]

I like LC pads but you should try the CG Hex Pads also very nice. I just demoed LC CCS, CG Hex Pads & LC Hybrid pads on a Flex 3401. All nice pads. Previously used the CCS & Hex pads on a PC and RB.