Thanks: 0
Dislikes: 0
-
06-17-2015, 07:36 PM
#181
Re: Griot's Garage NEW BOSS Paint Polishing System
Anyone bother to Install the rubber flex pad or washer? I initially did neither so far
-
06-17-2015, 07:45 PM
#182
Super Member
Re: Griot's Garage NEW BOSS Paint Polishing System
Originally Posted by nothingface5384
Anyone bother to Install the rubber flex pad or washer? I initially did neither so far
I tested mine out today, put the 5" plate on my 21 with the washer. It cranked out, but it's a waste of the machines potential with a 5" backing plate. I'm going to primarily use mine with the 6" plate and the GG pads.
2013 Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track Edition
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited, 2016 Pearl White Nissan Altima SR
2019 Nissan Rogue SL
-
06-17-2015, 10:13 PM
#183
Super Member
Re: Griot's Garage NEW BOSS Paint Polishing System
I have a question for u guys who have the boss. How difficult is it to. Change the backing plate? I put the washer on and it took me maybe 7 mins of tinkering.
Second question if the washer in on it. Do I still need to grease the backing plate.
Third question is when or how will I know when it's time to change the brushes?
I feel like there was more but I can't remember
-
06-17-2015, 10:24 PM
#184
Super Member
Re: Griot's Garage NEW BOSS Paint Polishing System
Originally Posted by Legacykid
I have a question for u guys who have the boss. How difficult is it to. Change the backing plate? I put the washer on and it took me maybe 7 mins of tinkering.
Second question if the washer in on it. Do I still need to grease the backing plate.
Third question is when or how will I know when it's time to change the brushes?
I feel like there was more but I can't remember
Changing the BP is pretty easy, it can be a little tricky with the washer because the bearing spins so easily on you. Once you get the hang of it swapping them out only takes a few seconds.
No need for the grease with the washer in.
It should be a while before you'd need to replaces the brushes. When the time comes the motor will usually sound funny, power will cut out, and it may smell funny too. Unless you're using it full time it should be a couple years before they need changing.
-
06-17-2015, 11:03 PM
#185
Junior Member
Re: Griot's Garage NEW BOSS Paint Polishing System
Originally Posted by ski2
My G15 arrived today and it certainly is a beast. Anyone who was a skeptic will change their mind once they get their hands on one. Smooth as silk even with a Buff & Shine pad. Fit and finish are superb and I can see the variable speed trigger saving allot of time.
Worst thing I can say is the tee shirts run small--should have gotten a large.
BTW: Has anyone figured out a good way to mark a black backing plate--black permanent marker line certainly isn't going to work.
Since our BOSS Vented Backing Plates use black urethane, I use a contrasting color like this Sharpie Silver Paint Pen...
Jeff from Griot's Garage- Product Developer
Car Care for the Perfectionist
-
06-17-2015, 11:05 PM
#186
Super Member
Re: Griot's Garage NEW BOSS Paint Polishing System
Originally Posted by ski2
My G15 arrived today and it certainly is a beast. Anyone who was a skeptic will change their mind once they get their hands on one. Smooth as silk even with a Buff & Shine pad. Fit and finish are superb and I can see the variable speed trigger saving allot of time.
Worst thing I can say is the tee shirts run small--should have gotten a large.
BTW: Has anyone figured out a good way to mark a black backing plate--black permanent marker line certainly isn't going to work.
I was thinking white out.
Originally Posted by custmsprty
I tested mine out today, put the 5" plate on my 21 with the washer. It cranked out, but it's a waste of the machines potential with a 5" backing plate. I'm going to primarily use mine with the 6" plate and the GG pads.
Id like to hear more of you thoughts on this
Originally Posted by RaskyR1
Changing the BP is pretty easy, it can be a little tricky with the washer because the bearing spins so easily on you. Once you get the hang of it swapping them out only takes a few seconds.
No need for the grease with the washer in.
It should be a while before you'd need to replaces the brushes. When the time comes the motor will usually sound funny, power will cut out, and it may smell funny too. Unless you're using it full time it should be a couple years before they need changing.
Chad thank you for the responce, you are a gentlemen and a scholar!
-
06-17-2015, 11:12 PM
#187
Junior Member
Re: Griot's Garage NEW BOSS Paint Polishing System
Jeff from Griot's Garage- Product Developer
Car Care for the Perfectionist
-
06-18-2015, 12:17 AM
#188
Re: Griot's Garage NEW BOSS Paint Polishing System
Originally Posted by RaskyR1
Changing the BP is pretty easy, it can be a little tricky with the washer because the bearing spins so easily on you. Once you get the hang of it swapping them out only takes a few seconds.
No need for the grease with the washer in.
It should be a while before you'd need to replaces the brushes. When the time comes the motor will usually sound funny, power will cut out, and it may smell funny too. Unless you're using it full time it should be a couple years before they need changing.
Changing the focus to pads:
Could you do a comparitive analysis of the BOSS' new thin foam pads to the other offerings that Rupes/LC HD/Meguiars thin foam discs offer?
Basically to get an idea of where the pad's cut/finish scale is at, incase people using Rupes want to use BOSS' pads...
Would the BOSS' aggressive pads (white/orange) finishing almost LSP ready like most of the aggressive pads these days tend to finish with diminishing abrasives ?
Would the Rupes BP fit perfectly on these pads without causing any additional heating due to the hook n loop incompatibility ?
-
06-18-2015, 11:20 AM
#189
Super Member
Re: Griot's Garage NEW BOSS Paint Polishing System
Originally Posted by sealthedeal
Changing the focus to pads:
Could you do a comparitive analysis of the BOSS' new thin foam pads to the other offerings that Rupes/LC HD/Meguiars thin foam discs offer?
Basically to get an idea of where the pad's cut/finish scale is at, incase people using Rupes want to use BOSS' pads...
Would the BOSS' aggressive pads (white/orange) finishing almost LSP ready like most of the aggressive pads these days tend to finish with diminishing abrasives ?
Would the Rupes BP fit perfectly on these pads without causing any additional heating due to the hook n loop incompatibility ?
Honestly, I can't give a real comparitive analysis on all of them as I haven't done side by side testing with any of the Rupes pads or the LC HD pads. I do have a general review on the Griot's pads and liquids here if that helps. IMO they would be closest to the Megs new foam discs, but with the addition of one more foam choice. I would put the Megs burgundy pad right between the Griot's orange and white pad. The white pad should have a little more cut and still finish very well, similar the the CarPro Flash pad. The Orange should offer good cut as well and finish LSP ready on most paints with the Correct Cream. The white pad will likely still leave some light DA haze, but should be less that what MF pads typically leave behind.
The Rupes BP will mount up, just ensure there is addiquate gap between the shroud and the BP...I would suggest using the washer if you go with a Rupes BP. I don't know about the actual Velcro difference between the 2 plates, but Rupes has been working very well for almost 3 years now so I don't see there being any new heat issues, though the Griot's machines will likely rotate faster so just keep an eye on pad temps. A few testers have been using the Rupes plates without issue.
Rasky
-
06-18-2015, 02:07 PM
#190
Re: Griot's Garage NEW BOSS Paint Polishing System
Rasky do you use any menzerna polishes? Just curious where fg400 would line up in the BOSS system.
Similar Threads
-
By OrangeVee in forum How to Videos
Replies: 0
Last Post: 08-18-2018, 01:02 PM
-
By Mike Phillips in forum Ask your detailing questions!
Replies: 13
Last Post: 07-08-2015, 08:04 PM
-
By Brownie in forum Griot’s Garage Polishers - BOSS - 6" DA - 3" DA
Replies: 14
Last Post: 06-12-2015, 11:31 AM
-
By Brownie in forum Hot topics & Frequently Asked Questions
Replies: 14
Last Post: 06-12-2015, 11:31 AM
Members who have read this thread: 1
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|
S |
M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
31 |
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|
Bookmarks