Surprised by weight of Griot's Garage ROP

**cnfowler** · 05-25-2010, 09:23 PM

Today, my favorite guy (the UPS man) dropped off my latest shipment of detailing supplies. The GG ROP was front and center. After pulling it out of the box and admiring the 25 foot cord, I noticed how much heavier it was than my G100/PC7424. It actually caught me by surprise. I guess I figured it would be lighter than my ancient DA. Maybe they should make these in carbon fiber.

Oh yeah, its definitely louder, too! I'm off and on with wearing hearing protection while using my G100, but I will certainly be wearing it with the Griot's.

Colin

**cobalt9123** · 05-26-2010, 12:23 AM

I quite like the weight...it does some of the work for you. I have no problem handling my GG ROP at all. Mine doesn't seem loud at all either...not louder than my drill anyways??

**cnfowler** · 05-27-2010, 02:58 PM

I'm sure I'll get use to it, but I was surprised by the weight. I have a Tacoma DoubleCab scheduled tomorrow I'll get to test it out on.

As far as the loudness, I was comparing it to the G100.

Colin

**cobalt9123** · 05-27-2010, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by cnfowler

I'm sure I'll get use to it, but I was surprised by the weight. I have a Tacoma DoubleCab scheduled tomorrow I'll get to test it out on.

As far as the loudness, I was comparing it to the G100.

Colin

Never used the G100..but I think you'll find it a very nice and easy tool to use, I love mine

Although I MUST say, I will be upgrading to a Flex eventually. I'm using this as my "versatile" polisher (because you can choose different pad sizes such as 4", etc)

**cnfowler** · 05-27-2010, 10:10 PM

Yeah, I'm looking forward to using it.

I had a Flex and sold it last year. I liked it, but IMO a good DA can give the same results. I wasn't as impressed as I thought I would be.

The G100 is going to be my dedicated buffer for 3.5 and 4 inch pads. No more having to change out backing plates.

Colin

**Mister B** · 07-15-2010, 11:57 AM

Hi Colin,

Now that you have had your Griots polisher for a little while, how do you like it compared to your G100? I also have the G100 and I'm polishing out a car for a friend with paint that is in pretty sad shape. I'm using my G100 and it just seems like it is taking forever.

Do you think the Griots is much faster at removing defects than the G100? I'm curious to hear your thoughts on how the two compare.

Thanks.

**Mindflux** · 07-15-2010, 11:59 AM

beefier motor = heavier

**Flash Gordon** · 07-15-2010, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by Mister B

Hi Colin,
Do you think the Griots is much faster at removing defects than the G100? I'm curious to hear your thoughts on how the two compare.

Thanks.

Can't compare them as I haven't used the Megs, but being that it has almost twice the power I would have to think yes

Having said that, I had a dark blue BMW yesterday that the clear coat was as hard as Chinese Arithmetic. I started with the Griots, but was not getting where I wanted to be, so I grabbed the ratary and knocked out 95% of those nasty RIDs with the quickness. It was 106 degrees and I just didn't feel like playing around with my DA

**Mindflux** · 07-15-2010, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by Flash Gordon

. It was 106 degrees and I just didn't feel like playing around with my DA

106? I would have grabbed a beer and called it a day. Screw polishing!

**Flash Gordon** · 07-15-2010, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by Mindflux

106? I would have grabbed a beer and called it a day. Screw polishing!

I don't drink alcohol, but I did go through 4 quarts of frozen/slushy Gatorade. I also had to change t-shirts 4 times. Today, so far I am only @ 2 quarts and 2 t-shirts

What are these words you have used "called it a day"? I have never heard of this term