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Griot's 3" buffer
Having received and happily used the Griot's 6" buffer I'm looking at the 3". I know I can change out the backing plate and go down to 4" but for the price would prefer a separate machine. Getting in around spoilers and frames has me using a pad and I would prefer to automate.
Anyone using Griot's new 3" or another brand they are pleased with.. Any feedback would be appreciated
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Re: Griot's 3" buffer
Bought mine and sold it. Not nearly powerful enough, IMO.
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Re: Griot's 3" buffer
Originally Posted by Ruby13
Having received and happily used the Griot's 6" buffer I'm looking at the 3". I know I can change out the backing plate and go down to 4" but for the price would prefer a separate machine. Getting in around spoilers and frames has me using a pad and I would prefer to automate.
Anyone using Griot's new 3" or another brand they are pleased with.. Any feedback would be appreciated
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As Mike points out, the 3" GG isn't the best tool for serious correction. You'd be better off with a 3" BP on a PC or similar DA. That said, I use it for very mild correction and tight spots, especially handy for motorcycles. With a 4" BP and pad you can really cover ground spreading wax or sealants and easily work one-handed.
A variety of 3" pads is tough to find, AGO has a couple of 3M offerings I'll be trying later this week. They also have a few LCs as well as the GG's. Pretty limited selection. Lake Country makes their entire line in 3 & 3.5" but I've yet to find any vendor that offers a full selection. The Buff n Shine 3" pads are pretty crappy, IMO.
I had a 3" Metabo 400SXE which was about the same tool as the v1 GG 3", pretty anemic. I used it mostly clamped between my knees pad-up to polish small shiny bits. Once I picked up the 3" GG I peddled the Metabo.
YMMV... TL
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Re: Griot's 3" buffer
I have the Griots 6" for my main polisher and like it. What I use for a small machine is a first generation PCXP with a 3.5" backing plate and 4" pads...works very well and does a good job turning the 4" pads.
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