What the heck is this?

[Jngrbrdman]

What is Griot's Garage selling here? At first I thought it was the old 97336 kit with the dust collection thing on it, but it doesn't look like any PC I've seen before. Anyone know the model number on that thing?

 

[jaybs02]

This was brought up a while ago and I don't think that anyone was able to figure out who the mannufacturer was.

I found the thread http://www.detailcity.org/forums/car-polishers-buffing-pads-and-accessories/15870-groits-pc-one-do-they-sell.html?highlight=griot

"J"

 

[Stephan]

I sent them an email asking who makes it...as soon as I hear from them I will post it back on this thread.

 

[AL-53]

On the Meg's forum..it was found it was from a Chinese tool company...forgot the name....there was also a test comparison on it to the PC...

but it is a Chinese tool....there was a link to the site and it showed exact some polisher..with descriptions


ok found it..they say it from Mosay electrical comp....China...

Al

 

[Stephan]

Here is their response. So in short we still don't know..Unless the megs forum was right.

Hello Stephan,

Thank you for taking the time to send us your email message. I understand that you would like information regarding the manufacturer of our Griot's Garage Random Orbital, item 10925. Unfortunately, I am unable to release any vendor/manufacturer information, as we are bound by a Non-Disclosure Agreement with this manufacturer. This machine is exclusive to Griot's Garage as it was specifically designed for our company. I apologize for any inconvenience which this may cause. If you have any additional questions please feel free to reply to this email, or call our Customer Service Department at (800) 345-5789 from 6 am - 6 pm Monday thru Friday and 7 am - 3:30 pm Saturday PST. Thanks again for your email, and have a great day!



Have fun in your garage!

 

[Jngrbrdman]

Here it is. Knowing who makes it is all we needed to find out more information.

 

[AL-53]

this looks to be like Griot's...Groit's seems to be a little different..as they said built to there specs..but the power and description fit the Groit's model

http://www.mosay.com/proinfo.asp?pl_id=173

AL

 

[Stephan]

Here it is. Knowing who makes it is all we needed to find out more information.

Thats the one...nice job...

seeing how it's the same price as a PC...I would stick with the PC.

 

[budman3]

this looks to be like Griot's...Groit's seems to be a little different..as they said built to there specs..but the power and description fit the Groit's model

http://www.mosay.com/proinfo.asp?pl_id=173

AL

I was thinking this one....
http://www.mosay.com/proinfo.asp?pl_id=207

Looks like Griot's did a lot of work on this one ... then again... maybe not
Griots:

Mosay:

The only difference looks like is the dust collection bag - which I guess is considered specifically designed for Griots... but it doesn't seem like they designed as much as they said in the emial...

 

[GearHead_1]

The backing plates are not the typical hook and loop plates either. The use several screws to hold them on.

 

[Jngrbrdman]

I can't imagine that Griot's would have them design a sander to polish cars with. You would think that it would have been more suited for car polishing and left that stupid dust thing off. What good is that going to do for a car? Griot's is full of crap if they think I'm going to believe they designed that thing.

 

[Leyland]

I can't imagine that Griot's would have them design a sander to polish cars with. You would think that it would have been more suited for car polishing and left that stupid dust thing off. What good is that going to do for a car? Griot's is full of crap if they think I'm going to believe they designed that thing.

Griot's Garage = PRIVATE LABELS


Buy low priced items, put on Griot's Garage sticker, sell for much higher price, tell people to have fun.

 

[Stephan]

Griot's Garage = PRIVATE LABELS


Buy low priced items, put on Griot's Garage sticker, sell for much higher price, tell people to have fun.

LOL! That's what I was thinking.

 

[Jngrbrdman]

Griot's Garage = PRIVATE LABELS


Buy low priced items, put on Griot's Garage sticker, sell for much higher price, tell people to have fun.

c'mon... some PC clone made in china with a bolted on backing plate couldn't possibly be low priced and easily available for private labeling. :lol:

 

[GearHead_1]

I forgot to mention it not only has the 4 screw backing plate it can't be modified to work with the current Edge 2K line up.

 

[AL-53]

Now..If you want to order a case of them 18 pieces..you may be able to get them for 20.00 apiece...custom built ....lol...

Al

 

[jaybs02]

I guess that they didn't want it to look too much like a PC :lol:

http://www.mosay.com/proinfo.asp?pl_id=173

"J"

 

[Woob]

Looks like a stronger PC version, who cares, rotary power! PC is meant really to do light polishing, glazing, and waxing. Great price though for this unit.

 

[Jngrbrdman]

I don't know if it is worth it though. The PC 7424 goes 2,500-6,000 OPM and this one is 4,000-7,000 OPM. I think I would miss that bottom 1500 OPM and probably not use that top 1000 OPM as much anyway. Besides, weighing in at nearly 3/4 of a pound more than the PC and having an awkward handle to boot, I don't like it. I also don't like that you can't adapt it to the Edge 2000 system. I also wouldn't be able to use the sweet foam(ish) backing plates that DetailCity.com sells. That thing has been awesome.

I'd probably buy this machine if it was about $40 bucks less. That is about what a heavier, less dynamic, awkward polisher with a bolted on backing plate is worth to me. Blech!