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Griots G9 worth it? advice please
Looking at buffing the paint on my 1981 Camaro. Looking at Groits G9, did a bit little of research and the smaller 5" Polisher is much better for polishing like G15 but this is not something I will be using daily,
Is it worth buying the Groits G9 and installing a 5" backing plate? or just use the standard 6" that comes with it?
Also
What buffing pads do you guys reccomend with the g9?
I'm going to be using ;
Menzerna Heavy cut 400
then
menzerna 3500 super finish
Thanks for all the advice
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Re: Griots G9 worth it? advice please
https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...archid=4292320
^^^Here are a few threads on this same topic. Check them out! (I personally like mine, and run it with a 5" plate)
Scott Harle
Autodermatology
#autodermatology
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Re: Griots G9 worth it? advice please
Originally Posted by
Sizzle Chest
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Re: Griots G9 worth it? advice please
Originally Posted by
Sizzle Chest
I don’t mean to hijack, but I figure you may know the answer.
Do you know if the 1st gen Boss long throws 15G & 21G are the same size in regards to the body of the polisher? With only the backing plate & throw being the difference?
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Re: Griots G9 worth it? advice please
Originally Posted by
Eldorado2k
I don’t mean to hijack, but I figure you may know the answer.
Do you know if the 1st gen Boss long throws 15G & 21G are the same size in regards to the body of the polisher? With only the backing plate & throw being the difference?
I don’t have both to say for sure but I heard the new ones are taller and slightly shorter. The older ones seem a little more balanced but also not as powerful. I didn’t replace my G15 as it works pretty well for my needs.
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Re: Griots G9 worth it? advice please
Originally Posted by
Bruno Soares
I don’t have both to say for sure but I heard the new ones are taller and slightly shorter. The older ones seem a little more balanced but also not as powerful. I didn’t replace my G15 as it works pretty well for my needs.
I think he means if the first gen. G15 and G21 have different bodies. I'm not sure either.
I love my first gen. G15 it as lots of power IME. And in my opinion the build quality is better then my G8.
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Re: Griots G9 worth it? advice please
Originally Posted by
noorth
I think he means if the first gen. G15 and G21 have different bodies.
I'm not sure either.
I love my first gen. G15 it as lots of power IME. And in my opinion the build quality is better then my G8.
Oh, now that I read that again I think you’re right. I’m not sure but I do think the body is the same size on the G15 and G21.
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Re: Griots G9 worth it? advice please
Love mine, by no means am I a professional using it daily - just wanted to begin detailing my own vehicles and researched a lot here. I ended up purchasing the G9 late last year and couldn’t be happier.
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Re: Griots G9 worth it? advice please
Review: Griot's G9 - 9mm Orbit Stroke Random Orbital Polisher by Mike Phillips
Here is review of the Griots G9. For the $$....solid polisher plus Griots Garage gives it a lifetime warranty. Plus they have a system of pads and correction products.
I just got the smaller G8 and love it.
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Re: Griots G9 worth it? advice please
Originally Posted by
1981z28
Looking at buffing the paint on my 1981 Camaro. Looking at Groits G9, did a bit little of research and the smaller 5" Polisher is much better for polishing like G15 but this is not something I will be using daily,
Is it worth buying the Groits G9 and installing a 5" backing plate? or just use the standard 6" that comes with it?
Also
What buffing pads do you guys reccomend with the g9?
I'm going to be using ;
Menzerna Heavy cut 400
then
menzerna 3500 super finish
Thanks for all the advice
To answer your question most seem to switch the BP to a 5” as the random orbital can keep rotation better with it. Most recommend thinner pads and i’d recommend the Griots BOSS pads as I use these with my g15 and they are awesome with that.
I use the yellow and orange.
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