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Just noticed on their "What`s new" page - they`ve got a 3" rotary coming. Available 9/11 (Per the site) From the site: Designed as a truly innovative solution for spot repair, removal of isolated severe paint defects, and headlight restoration. It will be your go-to tool for creating flawless...

Got a chance to put polisher to paint recently, and while I was running through the process I got to wondering. I`m using a Griot`s G9, and often read about how long throw polishers offer faster correction. My question is, can anyone that`s used a variety of machines help me quantify how...

Looking to get into a Wheel Woolies style wheel cleaning brush, but trying to decide which size would be best to go with. I`m mainly looking for something for between spokes and in their corners, I`m not too worried about getting barrels. I’ve got the SpeedMaster brushes, but can’t really...

Thought I`d throw it out there - Griot`s has some deals on 10 packs of PFM towels on their site. Easiest way to find them is to just search PFM. They`ve got 10 packs of the PFM Detailing Towels (16x9), PFM Glass Towels, PFM Wax Removal Towels, and just recently added: The Grey 16X16`s...

I`ve got the often referred to Ryobi 1600psi 1.2GPM pressure washer and had a few questions. 1: Does anyone use any kind of pump conditioner after using their pressure washer? I feel like on the shelf at the big box stores I`ve seen something for use prior to putting the pressure washer away to...

Just saw on the Griot’s What’s New page that they’re rolling out a new 2”/3” polisher - The G8. 8mm orbit, comes with both 2 and 3” backing plates. 700 watt, 6 amp motor. Quick disconnect cord and digital speed control like the G9. Trigger switch with speed dial. Should be interesting to see...

Got a chance this weekend to do a complete detail on my wife’s Q5. I picked up a G9 during the 1st week they were available, and had high hopes for it when doing a quick test trunk lid when it arrived. Here are my thoughts after getting some real time with it. Products used: Settled in with...

So here’s kind of an odd one. Sorry to cut`n paste cross post from AG, but looking for folks` input - mainly on if any of these are a bear to polish off. Short Version: What would you use (products below in bold) to protect a decon`d car until you can do full correction and LSP`ing? Want...

So I can’t say I’m 100% new to paint correction, but it’s been more years than I’d like to admit since I was last able to really put pads to paint. The biggest thing I’ve realized is that I don’t think I’ve done any real correction since I’ve started on the forums here and AG. When I was doing...

I guess this is a bit of a visit to the Autopian Confessional. I wrote and re-wrote this a few times, but for fear of including more than people would care about, decided to wipe it clean and try to keep it brief. Short version - I work in auto repair, not detailing. The cars I see are...

So, I’m lucky enough to have gotten a gift certificate for Griot’s for Father’s Day, plus another one from their customer service dept (those folks really are the best; I suppose that’s for a different thread or PM me for the specifics if you care). I’ve basically got $100 to work with and I’m...

So lately I`ve been kicking around upgrading our everyday background music situation at home. Right now we`ve just been using one of our phones or iPads to have a little music going in the kitchen, or Pandora on the tv in the living room. Really not looking for blow your socks off volume; again...

I`ve seen a few posts mentioning the BOSS Foam Cannon (PW Style) has received some updates. Anyone know what the updates were/why they were done? Just curious. I`ve got what is likely one of the first run of them (bought with the starter kit when they first came out). No complaints with it...

So, as a cheap little science experiment I`m looking at modifying one of the $7 big box store pump up sprayers to be a foaming sprayer. Does anyone know what pressure most of the sprayers safely pump up to? My goal isn`t to try and max it out, it would just be to make sure I don`t grenade the...

So I`ve now had the chance to spend some time with the BOSS Foam Starter Kit, which has the cannon, Surface Wash, Foaming Poly Gloss, and the new beach towel sized PFM. Summary - I`m really digging it. Long story short, my first go-around with the system was on my road warrior level dirty daily...

Looking for help finding a replacement stainless pressure washer quick connect fitting. Just received my BOSS Foam Gun, but found out the fitting they provided doesn’t fit my Ryobi pressure washer wand. Long term I’m planning on upgrading the hose/wand like Zach discusses in his thread, but...

I don`t often get a chance to do any kind of real write-up of any kind, since most of my time checking in on the forum is snuck in here and there throughout the work day. Wanted to take a few minutes and throw out some feedback on some products I`ve been using and enjoying to try and actually...

So between winter (unheated garage) and a case of Paralysis-By-Analysis, I still haven`t locked in on what I want to do for a LSP on my wife`s car. On the shelf at home I already have Griot`s Liquid Gloss Poly Wax, Griot`s Premium Carnauba Paste Wax, and Optimum Gloss Coat. I may still have a...

So I`m trying to educate myself for whenever it might be that I finally get to put pad to paint again. I`ve been a long time Griot`s user, starting off back with their Machine Polish 3 and 2. I`ve done a handful of cars using that system, then picked up some of the Complete Compound when it...

In another thread recently, I saw Accumulator mention it`s been a while since there was a flashlight thread. The timing works out perfectly, as I`m looking to upgrade my current flashlight situation for work. Working on cars, a good light is about as important to me as my thumbs and index...