Griots Polisher

**Jkc213** · 06-13-2012, 01:23 PM

Hello, this my first time I`m gonna detail my car and before I do that I want to be ready

I got the GG 6" kit (w/ 10 pads) I`m looking to get for a 3" or 3.5" backing plate or what do you guys advice regarding On this.. I learned that it`s mush easy to clean the small area w/ a smaller BP and pads.. Thanks in advance

Oh and any link will be appreciate..

**imported_RZJZA80** · 06-13-2012, 02:18 PM

Lake Country or Megs backing plates work fine

**Jkc213** · 06-13-2012, 03:20 PM

Thanks for the reply..

Which size should i go 3 or 3.5??

And for the pads 3" to 3" and 3.5 to 4"??

**Thomas Dekany** · 06-13-2012, 03:23 PM

3" for both

**imported_RZJZA80** · 06-13-2012, 03:49 PM

backing plates should be a bit smaller than the pad, so if the pad is 4", get a smaller than 4" backing plate, same with the 3" pads, get a smaller than 3" backing plate.

**Thomas Dekany** · 06-13-2012, 03:58 PM

In the case of the 3" plates/pads, 3 on 3 works just fine because the pads are thick. No danger of touching the paint with the edge of the plate. Also better control.

**Thomas Dekany** · 06-13-2012, 04:02 PM

here is a great pad, the 3" is perfect for A pillars - 4" are too big

Headlight Polishing Pad| Headlight Restoration Pad - HD Minipad | 3D Products

**Jkc213** · 06-13-2012, 04:36 PM

Im getting 3" on 3".. Thanks everyone..

**InstinctBlues03** · 06-17-2012, 01:41 AM

Griot`s polishers are great! I have the 3 inch polisher from them (latest one) it`s great and is worth every penny! The lifetime warranty is great too! I`ve been wondering about getting the 6" polisher as well, but can`t make my decision! Be sure to let us know how it is!

Btw, nice to meet you, I`m also starting out as well and am so excited to start another career!

**Accumulator** · 06-17-2012, 01:20 PM

I`m also a big fan of the Griot`s polishers. Haven`t killed my 6" yet, despite some, uhm...incidents

I was, uhm....underwhelmed...by their 3" electric (killed my first one in a few minutes, but that it was the previous generation, so maybe the newer ones are better.

But their 3" pneumatic is simply *wonderful*. I`d always knee-jerked against pneumatics (due to teen-years experience with pneumatic DAs in a bodyshop), but Barry kept insisting that I revisit the idea so my wife bought me the Griot`s for a b-day gift. Besides use on pillars/etc., it`s become my go-to polisher for RIDS and spot-corrections. With an aggressive pad and either M105 or Uno, it`s simply a miraculous defect-killer...as in, "problem solved!" in a matter of seconds.