New & Improved! Griots 6" Polisher

Meghan@Autogeek · 07-17-09, 06:53

Griot's Garage 6 inch Random Orbital Polisher

New & Improved!

Griot's re-engineered polisher has more power to remove more imperfections!

Griot's Garage 6 inch Random Orbital Polisher has been re-engineered and is now more powerful and better than ever. A powerful 7 amp, 850 watt motor with low-end torque for low speed polishing for better results. A wider, 5/16" diameter orbit provides faster polishing. Get smooth, flawless results in less time with Griot's Garage 6 inch Random Orbital Polisher.

Griot's Garage 6 inch Random Orbital Polisher

Accumulator · 07-17-09, 08:52

Hmmm...I wonder how a comparison between the latest generation of such polishers would go; there are a few to choose from these days.

I'm guessing that the Griot's takes the "standard" backing plates, right? I can almost remember the size of the threaded stud...maybe 5/16"

Meghan@Autogeek · 07-17-09, 09:38

Griots polisher now will take the standard DA backing plate made by Lake Country.

Accumulator · 07-17-09, 09:44

Thanks for the confirmation.

BigAl3 · 07-17-09, 12:54

has anyone done a comparison between this and the PC7424XP? maybe someone can post a video of this in action...

mc2hill · 07-17-09, 01:48

Hey I saw one of those last weekend at the Tampa meet! Maybe UFgatorEE can tell us how they work.

ninobrn99 · 07-17-09, 02:51

can you only use 6" BP's or can you change a counterweight and use smaller BP's and pads?

Dsoto87 · 07-17-09, 03:15

Wow 7 amps. What's the max opms?

Accumulator · 07-18-09, 09:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninobrn99

can you only use 6" BP's or can you change a counterweight and use smaller BP's and pads?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meghan@Autogeek

Griots polisher now will take the standard DA backing plate made by Lake Country.

I don't see why you'd need to change the counteweight. Using the larger weight with smaller pads never posed a problem with my PCs.

Dunncsu · 07-18-09, 10:04

I have used this machine a lot in the recent weeks. Here are a few of my opinions on it.

Good

-It is a completely different animal then the old Griots machine. Much more powerful it is a very nice machine and way better then their old machine.
-Does not vibrate near as much as my PC. Much smoother operation.

Bad
- the BP that comes with it does not seem very durable. I had a car that needed heavy correction. While applying a lot of pressure against the machine while buffing a car the BP started to tear away from the mounting. Given the machine is probably not built for the abuse i was giving it that day.

Overall this is a very nice machine that i would recommend to anyone.

Accumulator · 07-18-09, 10:17

Dunncsu- Thanks for posting that review!

Sounds like you need to start shopping for a new backing plate or two