Where to go from the G9/G8 combo. G15 or G21?

Accumulator said:
Fair enough, didn`t mean to put you on the spot...but I`ll be keeping an eye peeled for the experiences of other Autopians, and I`m kinda relieved that I didn`t drop hints for Accumulatorette about a G8 after all. [Heck], I still haven`t tried out my BOSS15 yet :o
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Are you saving it in mint condition for that time it`s gonna be a collector`s item? :o
 
Accumulator said:
Fair enough, didn`t mean to put you on the spot...but I`ll be keeping an eye peeled for the experiences of other Autopians, and I`m kinda relieved that I didn`t drop hints for Accumulatorette about a G8 after all. [Heck], I still haven`t tried out my BOSS15 yet :o
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That g15 may be a hot commodity depending on peoples reaction to the new one.


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SeanKTM & Coatings=crack- Once I start using it, it sure won`t be in mint condition any more! And heh heh...I never give any thought to whether my stuff is "collectible", and/but IME very, *VERY* few things in life really are ;)
 
Coatings=crack said:
That g15 may be a hot commodity depending on peoples reaction to the new one.


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I am already seeing the BOSS machines being sold for more online. Still waiting on the weather, so I can break out the new G15 and form my own opinion on it. So far, not a whole of people have reviewed the new machines, especially the G15 after September which is when they said they made some adjustments after the initial hiccups.
 
That`s probably a balanced view. And, for a full-time pro, I think the machine is more valuable in use than a $100+ profit you will make on a discontinued workhorse.
 
I added a 15mm throw but I do miss the more precision rotation a 8mm has when close to an edge. If I worked on early 60`s Lincolns, with their flat surfaces, a 21mm would be great but with the curves of current car design, I`m thinking "less is more" when it comes to throw.
 
Those early `60`s Lincolns were real beauties... Did you add a new G15 to a G9 setup? If not, what is your line up right now?
 
SeanKTM said:
Those early `60`s Lincolns were real beauties... Did you add a new G15 to a G9 setup? If not, what is your line up right now?
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In the 70’s I waxed the neighbor’s ‘62 Lincoln by hand twice a year.... I feel my rotator cuffs are still recovering. My parents succession of Buick 225’s were a good warmup.

I’ve had a Beast for a decade and added a cordless Finisher. The Finisher is a kinder, gentler experience.

Other machines: Pixie, Griots cordless & PC. In retirement, Waxmaster, Craftsman rotary I bought in ‘77.
 
I`ve been using the Boss15 for a few yrs now w/ no issues.....Works great w/ the Griots 5.5`` m/f pads.....Lot of hand grips which helps w/ comfort......Doesn`t stall for me, but has some gear whine, similar to a Milodon or Pete Jackson gear drive......I`d also say a Rupes 12mm would work as well, using 5.5mm pads.......
 
felixthecat said:
I`ve been using the Boss15 for a few yrs now w/ no issues.... has some gear whine, similar to a Milodon or Pete Jackson gear drive...........
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Oh man, I appreciate your posting that :D

Heh heh, wonder how many here related to *that* reference?!? I myself simply loved it, and now I`m almost looking forward to trying my BOSS15 some time (it`s been sitting here unused since Christmas of, uhm...I dunno, a while back :o ).
 
Love my Boss 15 too. Although it’s my 1st random orbital so nothimg to compare too.

Only problem Felix is anyone who buys now is getting a different machine.

Read mixed review where some say better (Awesome machine if true) and some say worse.

Hope to go to Griots and try the new one.


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For what it is worth, here is the thread I started on the then-new introduction of the G15V2 & G21V2 (the V2 (Version Two) is my designation to differentiate them from the original V1 Boss G15/G21) from almost a year ago (16Mar20):
https://www.autopia.org/forums/griot-s-garage/191518-redesigned-g21-g15-polishers.html
(Pay attention to comments about the screw balancing system in posts toward the end of the thread!)

to Mike lambert:
It`s a little disconcerting of your "no comment" about Griot`s Garage polishing machines and the "SEVERAL problems" you`ve experienced with them since your initial glowing review of the new G9, but as much as Autopians (including me) want to know "the rest of the story", I respect your decision to remain silent on this matter.
(reference: https://www.autopia.org/forums/machine-polishing-sanding/191064-opinion-g9.html?highlight=)
 
I have not tried the new boss machines,
I`m sure my original Bosses would not like it much. :love:

G15 being one of my most trusted. The heft, reach and low profile.
 
I absolutely love my first generation G15! Well build machine. And super smooth with the new rupes DA yellow pad.

I also have the new G8. I believe the build quailty has dropped off but its a powerful little machine. I don`t t think it would be a good choice for daily use but it could just be this unit.

maxshine make some nice looking polisher`s and the new shinemate 620 series are supposedly class leading in power. I suspect the first generation griots, maxshine and shinemate all come from the same people. Just speculation.
 
noorth said:
I absolutely love my first generation G15! Well build machine. And super smooth with the new rupes DA yellow pad.

I also have the new G8. I believe the build quailty has dropped off but its a powerful little machine. I don`t t think it would be a good choice for daily use but it could just be this unit.

maxshine make some nice looking polisher`s and the new shinemate 620 series are supposedly class leading in power. I suspect the first generation griots, maxshine and shinemate all come from the same people. Just speculation.
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Maxshine and ShineMate are different companies that produce polishers. Could they be made in same facilities? Maybe.

It is believed that Maxshine made the 1st gen griots polisher and read somewhere a while ago they made the DAS 6 pro which look alot like blue Griots.

Shine mate made the 1st gen Adams polishers but not sure about their new pro line.


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Coatings=crack said:
Maxshine and ShineMate are different companies that produce polishers. Could they be made in same facilities? Maybe.

It is believed that Maxshine made the 1st gen griots polisher and read somewhere a while ago they made the DAS 6 pro which look alot like blue Griots.

Shine mate made the 1st gen Adams polishers but not sure about their new pro line.


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I cross posted haha

I looked at the adam`s machines after, yeah seems your spot on with that.

I find this detective stuff exciting.

geez wrong thread! I thought this was the post where you mentioned shinemate and maxshine are different producers! THC candy kicking in! lol

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Accumulator said:
Oh man, I appreciate your posting that :D

Heh heh, wonder how many here related to *that* reference?!? I myself simply loved it, and now I`m almost looking forward to trying my BOSS15 some time (it`s been sitting here unused since Christmas of, uhm...I dunno, a while back :o ).
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Whats you waiting for? Need to get to it.....
Coatings=crack said:
Love my Boss 15 too. Although it’s my 1st random orbital so nothimg to compare too.

Only problem Felix is anyone who buys now is getting a different machine.

Read mixed review where some say better (Awesome machine if true) and some say worse.

Hope to go to Griots and try the new one.


If you already have the Boss 15, Whats the point of looking at a new machine thats similar? Why not look at different machines(flex3401/Rupes duetto, ect? vs similar of what you have? Have you tried using different pads? Compounds/polishes?
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felixthecat said:
Whats you waiting for? Need to get to it.....
Coatings=crack said:
Love my Boss 15 too. Although it’s my 1st random orbital so nothimg to compare too.

Only problem Felix is anyone who buys now is getting a different machine.

Read mixed review where some say better (Awesome machine if true) and some say worse.

Hope to go to Griots and try the new one.


If you already have the Boss 15, Whats the point of looking at a new machine thats similar? Why not look at different machines(flex3401/Rupes duetto, ect? vs similar of what you have? Have you tried using different pads? Compounds/polishes?
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Just to test the quality difference. Have a the 15 and a 3”. Dont need much else but maybe a mini....


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