Griot's Garage NEW BOSS Paint Polishing System

[Billy Baldone]

Is this an all new design, or a rebranded Chinese made polisher like the Waxedshine is?

[Pats300zx]

Is this an all new design, or a rebranded Chinese made polisher like the Waxedshine is?

The design is the same as the Rupes 15/21 but many improvements were made to the Griots version.

[Billy Baldone]

Such as?

[andygold]

Will these pads, compounds and polishes work with a non-long-throw DA, such as the GG 6" ROP, or are they designed solely for long throw machines?

[Rod73]

I'm most curious how it compares to the Rupes 15 & 21 and Flex on curved, concave and convex panels....

[ski2]

Such as?

There are 2 initial impressions/reviews on DI by two well respected pro detailers-- check them out as they outline the improvements. You can also go to the MaxShine website and Griots website and compare the specs to see for yourself.

It appears Maxshine makes the new Griots polishers, but if you watched the video and do some reading on the Griots website you'll see they designed it to their specs (higher quality counter weight, high quality gears and bearings) so it's not an exact Maxshine unit.

[Firehouse Mike]

Will these pads, compounds and polishes work with a non-long-throw DA, such as the GG 6" ROP, or are they designed solely for long throw machines?

Absolutely will work with any DA!!

I tired a test panel with the Finishing Sealant on my GG6 (5" plate) and a Griot's FAST MF pad....might just be my new AIO go-to! I'll have to do some more testing and see how the longevity is, but there is enough abrasives in it along with the MF pad and smaller diameter system, seemed to be plenty aggressive....

Mike

[RaskyR1]

I hate to to a downer, but this is exactly what I expected...a Chinese Rupes. Relabeled Maxshine that has been on eBay for ever. Just shop on Alibaba for the next great polisher. AG just needs to drop Rupes. I feel for their company. Everyone here railed against Maxshine, now we can buy a Maxshine competitor? Duplication. Now I don't trust ant Griots products. I apologize if I upset AG or any potential buyers, but this is a forum and this is my opinion.

I can definitely understand you're assumption based on all the other tools that have come out over that last year or so, but having seen disassembled units from Rupes, ANSI Auto, off the shelf Maxshine, and the new BOSS, and can assure you this couldn't be further from the truth. These tools started from a drawing and every feature was discussed with a team of developers on how to make a tool with features that most all detailers would want. From the soft rubber grips, reshaped pistol handle, instant-on variable speed trigger, quick access brushes, effortless speed lock, improved speed dial, platypus head design, premium NSK bearings throughout...really the only thing this tool has in common is the offset of the tool and similarity in shroud design. These tools were built to Griot's design and are required to meet the rigorous QC standards set in place by Griot's, regardless of who makes it. 5 second with each tool in your hand and you wouldn't be saying the things you are above.

I've had these tools since December of 2014 and I would encourage you to spend a few minutes watching my review online.


https://youtu.be/p7cAF3tqPNQ

[rlmccarty2000]

Let's not knock the Maxshine until we put it up against all competitors. Fair is fair. Maxshine can be had for under $200, so buy 2 for the price of the Boss. If one breaks you don't have to send it off, just throw it away. Who fixes stuff anyway? Ever tried to get a TV fixed?

[RaskyR1]

Competitor on left, BOSS on the right