And then... There was a G8

[Oneheadlite]

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 how this fits for people looking for a smaller machine.

 

[TheMeanGreen]

Hopefully it drastically out performs the GG3.

 

[briarpatch]

Hopefully it drastically out performs the GG3.

GG3 = 240 watt motor and a 5mm throw
G8 = 700 watt motor and an 8mm throw

I`m guessing it will

 

[Oneheadlite]

Forgot to add - $129.99. Nice to see them keep the price one the lower end.

 

[RZJZA80]

Not exactly the replacement for the iBrid I was hoping for but I`ll get one any way.

 

[Accumulator]

Ah, this sounds great...perhaps Accumulatorette will get me one for Christmas

 

[Mike lambert]

I’m told it’s a phenomenal machine, far outperforms the current 3 inch.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Wow, somebody was listening to me in that Flex PXE 80 thread, pretty cool it only took them a week to come up with it

 

[dcjredline]

Well dang, thats cool but I was thinking PONTIAC G8!!!! Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

[Accumulator]

Not exactly the replacement for the iBrid I was hoping for ...

Eh, that might end up being my sentiment too

This looks more like a replacement for my Rupes Mini than for an iBrid; I really want to use 1-2" pads and I can do OK (not as well, but...OK) with my 3" GG pneumatic (much better than the GG 3" electric I have, which is basically junk).

Not saying I might not, uhm...accumulate...one anyhow, but I`d be a lot more interested if they offered some smaller plates/pads for it.

 

[mc2hill]

Eh, that might end up being my sentiment too

This looks more like a replacement for my Rupes Mini than for an iBrid; I really want to use 1-2" pads and I can do OK (not as well, but...OK) with my 3" GG pneumatic (much better than the GG 3" electric I have, which is basically junk).

Not saying I might not, uhm...accumulate...one anyhow, but I`d be a lot more interested if they offered some smaller plates/pads for it.

This sounds like job for the 16V Diavolo! If you have not seen my post on this $139 cordless polisher, check it out (https://www.autopia.org/forums/mach...cordless-mini-polisher.html?highlight=diavolo). (OK. just looked and you did comment in that thread.) I will say I have not used it extensively yet (just getting to be detailing season here), but I liked it when I polished my headlights (2" pad) and my 3rd brake light (1" pads).

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Not saying I might not, uhm...accumulate...one anyhow, but I`d be a lot more interested if they offered some smaller plates/pads for it.

Was just watching their video from SEMA booth, and they said both 2" and 3" backing plates will be included.

 

[Mary B]

That baby could replace my Swirl killer. It would be a much better machine, by far !

My only draw back...the Swirl Killer is a 12mm throw.

Cool with the 14 mm fitting, but gotta pass on this one..........:thought:

.........................................:wub:

 

[Accumulator]

mc2hill- But isn`t the Diavolo a rotary-only unit? I want a RO/DA.

Setec Astronomy- Yeah, I saw that, but I have lots of options for 3" and if I`m getting yet another polisher I want it to handle smaller than 2".

 

[mc2hill]

mc2hill- But isn`t the Diavolo a rotary-only unit? I want a RO/DA.

Ahh, very true, the Diavolo minis` 16V and a iBrid-looking 12V are rotary tools.

 

[jsurf47]

Talked with Griots customer service if they are offering a "Buy-Back" on the G8. Yes they are at $175.97, they email you a RGA FedEx return shipping label so you can return your GG3. Upon receiving your old GG 3 they issue a credit of $65.97 to your credit card. After your credit the final cost is $110! The Buy Back Kit (item # 10830) includes a correcting pad and a bottle of their correcting cream in the kit. My order will ship week of 11/22/19.

 

[John U]

Ahh, very true, the Diavolo minis` 16V and a iBrid-looking 12V are rotary tools.

Good call. But I love cordless. I have a window cleaning project that this would be good on vs dragging a cord up a ladder

 

[Accumulator]

John U- Yikes, that must be quite a Window Project if it requires a polisher!

 

[Accumulator]

Talked with Griots customer service if they are offering a "Buy-Back" on the G8..

Sorta off-topic, but...they also offered to buy back my BOSS15 (i.e., provide a partial refund) if I want to trade it in towards a G9. BUT...the Customer Service Rep emphatically disagreed with the idea that the G9 would finish out better than the BOSS15 (a discussion I`d been having with a member on another thread).

Oh, and Welcome to Autopia!

 

[John U]

John U- Yikes, that must be quite a Window Project if it requires a polisher!

In AZ, the windows were never taking care of and the lower 2" have a haze that I have razor bladed and used a glass acid some pro window cleaners pointed me to. It`s much better but I`d like to try one more step. Hitting it with a Flex is a little overkill but that is packed if need be!