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    Review: Griots New Micro Rotary Buffer

    Review: Griot's New Micro Rotary Buffer






    I'm going to start this review with these words of sage advice...

    For Professional Use Only


    This pneumatic micro rotary buffer has a lot of power and this means when used correctly you can remove swirls, scratches, water spots and oxidation in tight areas, intricate sections, thin panels and along edges. IF however you're not careful, then like any rotary buffer there is some risk involved. So anytime you're using this or any rotary buffer be sure to focus on the task at hand.




    The Griot's Air Micro Rotary Buffer comes with,

    • Pneumatic Micro Rotary Buffer
    • 3" backing plate
    • 2" backing plate
    • Spindle Wrench
    • Users Manual






    3" and 2" backing plates




    Spindle Wrench





    Griot's new 3.5" BOSS buffing pads work perfect on the 3" backing plate





    Setting the max RPM

    The first thing you want to do is set the maximum RPM limit to 2500 RPM. This is done using a Strobe Light Tachometer (available as an App), and a flathead screwdriver.




    You can also guesstimate the setting visually and audibly like I did by twisting the screw adjustment with the flathead screwdriver while watching and listening to the speed and then stopping at a point where you think you'll be safe. For example I adjusted the RPM setting to a low speed just to be on the safe side when squeezing the throttle lever to full speed.





    My test vehicle is a 1970 Cuda recently removed from a 15+ year appearance in a museum.





    The small, compact size of the Griot's Micro Rotary Buffer made it very easy to control.





    The 3.5" pads were perfect for removing swirls, scratches and oxidation from all the thin panels.







    The easy to control air powered rotary buffer made working around components a cinch.




    The 3.5" pads enabled me to polish out the paint behind the fresh air intake grill without slinging splatter behind the grill.







    Now this is what I cal surgical precision buffing...









    Also included with the tool is a 2" backing plate. At the time of this review Griot's does not offer a 2" buffing pad but there are 2" buffing pad options available at Autogeek.com










    If you have experience with rotary buffers then the Griot's Pneumatic Micro Rotary Buffer will be a great addition to your arsenal of tool.



    On Autogeek.com

    Griot's Pneumatic Micro Rotary Buffer



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    Re: Review: Griots New Micro Rotary Buffer

    ***Update***


    New product announced at SEMA



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    Re: Review: Griots New Micro Rotary Buffer

    Thanks so much for this review. I was thinking about buying one but the 2CFM requirement made me think it would not have enough power to do anything.

    They also announced the The BOSS G10 at SEMA. Would it be asking to much for a review of it also? I want to sand, polish, and use a NanoSkin with it. I have a DeWALT air compressor in the truck rated 5.7 CFM at 90.

    Both of these tools would be a great addition.

    Thanks in advance,
    James

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    Re: Review: Griots New Micro Rotary Buffer

    Mike, I really appreciate the review. I bought mine about a month ago shortly after all the new products announced at SEMA were first listed. Do you have any idea when Autogeek will start carrying this pneumatic mini rotary? Is Griots waiting until January 1st to release it? I sure hope not!

    Also, I have the same Dewalt compressor as the other poster. Is there an air line filter or something that I could purchase to make sure my pneumatic tools (particularlly this one) get clean and dry air and help keep my tools performing like new?

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    Re: Review: Griots New Micro Rotary Buffer

    nice, looks like another quality BOSS product from the fine folks at GG!

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    Re: Review: Griots New Micro Rotary Buffer

    Awesome product, great review!

    Now, I need to get a better compressor! Mine is a little lethargic.

    Mike mentioned in a post I left that a 2-3HP compressor is better as most air tools are air hogs!
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    Re: Review: Griots New Micro Rotary Buffer

    Nice review Mike.

    This looks like a nice tool, actually most of the Griots tools look like good quality tools, they aren't available down here is the only problem. I like the shape, it has great visibility because of the small head & thats a key selling point when the need for finesse polishing with small pads arise. Nice, I like it.

    Aaryn NZ.
    a DETAILS Blenheim New Zealand - IDA Member - C.Quartz Finest Authorized Installer

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    Re: Review: Griots New Micro Rotary Buffer

    Mike
    What is the noise level like?

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    Re: Review: Griots New Micro Rotary Buffer

    Quote Originally Posted by Darcy View Post

    Mike

    What is the noise level like?

    Quiet. Sounds like a Dentist Drill.



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