Update- Griots has already reached out and they are looking to either help me problem-solve the issue or send me a replacement as it may be defective. So definitely make sure you stay tuned for an updated review. I want to give everyone a fair shot.

@1stfrompuertorico568

4 жыл бұрын

By the way, watch what PapaSmurf918 who is a mechanic has experienced with M15 and the company sent him M15 version 2. Sorry, the link is from my cellphone to KZread. kzread.info/dash/bejne/a6N6qsuhqNSegrg.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/f5Znj7WcetzTkag.html Also, PapaSmurf918 who is a mechanic and Brian from Apex Detail who is IDA certified do with these devices. This is the link to Apex Detail on another shine mate. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mXhlpq5qh6S0prA.html In my case, like you I have gg6 and a newer Flex Xoxo from Puerto Rico 👍🇵🇷

@dreday77764

3 жыл бұрын

Iv watched many seasoned pros use the maxshine m15 pro with great success and zero stalling so maybe it’s not the machine 🤷🏻‍♂️

@omilu808

2 жыл бұрын

Do you still recommend the G9?

What an excellent video and comparison. Thank you immensely 👌

Incredible review 👍. Actually it is the best I have seen. Very well thought out, with a great narrative with pros and cons.

@attention2detailswchelsea

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Best comparison video I’ve seen comparing other models to G9! Thanks and I’m a new subscriber!!!

@attention2detailswchelsea

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support!

Awesome video! I to started with all meguiars, meguiars G110 V2. Great polisher! Was going to get the maxshine 21 mm pro, but heard it will stall like no other. I put a thicker washer on my G9..no stalling at all now. This is just the kind of comparison I wanted on these kinds of polishers. I now know the G9 was the right move.🙂

@attention2detailswchelsea

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip

Good video thanks! Maybe adding the washer might fix the issue with the G9. Please give us an update once you contact Griots , to find out how they fix the issue or mod, or if you had to change your technique to make it work better.

great vid. I was actually thinking of getting the maxshine....oh well, guess I'll stick to my porter cable

@dattniggaoreog1185

3 жыл бұрын

Max shine is better than Porter cable

Im new to using a DA. I have the G9 and G8. Like them both. I've done 2 cars so far. I did notice the stalling at lower speeds also. But for me being new I think that may be a good thing. I also did figure out that turning up the speed wod help with the stalling.

All right everyone you've convinced me to try the washer mod on the two that were struggling with stalling issues. I will be doing an updated video once I get that completed on the G9 and the 15 mm long throw to see if that changes my opinion.

@404notfound.....

4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the update!

@davidruggles996

3 жыл бұрын

Washer mod! Hope it helps you! I am grateful for your review. I am considering the new XCE forced rotation machine from Flex

@amberatkinson4230

3 жыл бұрын

Look forward to seeing the new review.

@michaelrich7466

3 жыл бұрын

Did you end up making an updated video after you did the washer mod on the G9? Really interested in this polisher

@attention2detailswchelsea

3 жыл бұрын

I did and have used it a few times since then. It still stalls slightly but it gets the job done. Its just different from the gg6 and I cant use the same technique on the g9 as the gg6

I appreciate your videos.

Im new to detailing and looking for an upgrade Thank you great review! G9 it is

Another GG6 fan here. I put the handle on it in the position of a platypus head... Doubles as a stand when I need to set it down while it has a pad on.

Great video .....i have a question how do you like the flex 3401?i have a flex 3401 and im not able to finish down as good as i do with my dewalt (rotary) using same pads lk country any suggestions?

I have a 2007 Subaru STI that had a clear bra on it for the first 13 years. When I removed it earlier this summer, I had a line across the hood where the clear bra was as well as a ton of swirl marks. I had always detailed the car but never polished it. I purchased the G9 and put a 5" backing plate on it and got a bottle of their correcting cream. It was the first time I ever polished a car and I couldn't be happier with the results. I would suggest trying a 5" backing plate instead of the 6" that came with the polisher. It was easy to control and did a really nice job. I would say most of the swirl marks are now gone from the car. After it I polished it and did an alcohol wipe down, I put on two coats of ceramic sealant spray. The car looks fantastic. Definitely give the smaller backing plate a try. It may be an optical illusion but the backing plates on the other two polishers looked smaller than the 6" plate you had on the G9.

@attention2detailswchelsea

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 5" backing plate on it. Glad your car turned out great. 😀

I learned to buff with a rotary.... on a black 1977 cadillac eldorado.. talk about being nervous. Also much back pain. Ive since leaned away from rotarys unless im working on boats. Or rare occasions. Otherwise im grabbing the random orbit and playing it safe lol. But thats just me. Ill be picking up a G9 soon cause of this!

love my g9 but everyone has they're own preference 👍👍

@Angel_Peg

3 жыл бұрын

Have a few quation if u dont mine answering orange pad can be use for compound and polishing?

The first polisher i got as a gift and I actually still use it all the time is a Bauer I’ve been looking at upgrading to a torque or a gritto’s

I'm new to detailing and a weekend warrior on my cars and can't decide on a good starter DA. Would you chose the Griot's G9 over a Maxshine M8S V2? Are the ergonomics on the G9 that far more superior than the comparable Maxshine M8S V2?

Great video. Thank you. Is there anything else on the market that you can recommend today? Was going to get the G9 but now not so sure.

@attention2detailswchelsea

2 жыл бұрын

Its not bad for beginners but Id recommend the gg6 or the G15 long throw but thats my personal preference.

I have a few questions if you have time. I am going to do my first paint correction on my car (2014 Ford Edge) then my friends 2014 BMW I3 series. Do you know what type of paint those cars are known to have? (Soft, hard) I’m a bit nervous and want to take as little clear coat off as possible. I just ordered the G9 last week and am considering Griots boss correcting and perfecting cream but honestly have no idea. There are so many compounds out there. Another question I have is… 5” or 6”? Is it worth the money for a 5”? Lol sorry, i’m such a noob

I just picked up the G9. Made the mistake of going with a Bauer yesterday. It was like a machine gun and took it back real fast. Thre Bauer was trying to hop off my Lincoln and also had an allen wrench sticking out the side. Took that Allen wrench right off. Who would think to put something like that there? 99% of the guys who would use that have a ton of allan's. Im sure I'll be happier with the GG9

Yes, I have the Gg6 and if i am not mistaken the new g9 stalls like all new ones in order protect paint from being pressed, overheated and removing more of the clear coat by not being kind of consistent. I have now Flex for the last 3 years which is great and I started with one from Harbor Freight. One of the things I will recommend you is to remove the grease it comes with and use a better one which can be purchased at Walmart, Autozone, Advanced Auto. SPTA released a new battery one which I saw by Miranda Detailing where he did a comparison as a starter one and he is also making recommendations to the company. Cute daughter! Hope your husband makes a video of his experiences and expertise too or features with the lady of the beautiful and clear voice. Xoxo from Puerto Rico 👍🇵🇷

Do you recommend anything else in the same price range?

In the Griot's live Q&A videos, they do not reveal the name if their new manufacturer, but have said it is a Japanese company, not Chinese. So, definitely not Maxshine anymore.

@Erix7810

3 жыл бұрын

Everything about the G9 is made in China.

@dattniggaoreog1185

3 жыл бұрын

@@Erix7810 All of the new Polisher's are made in china

@Erix7810

3 жыл бұрын

@@dattniggaoreog1185 Rupes are not, and Flex are not. No wonder they’re superior!

@dattniggaoreog1185

3 жыл бұрын

@@Erix7810 Everything Rupes is made, manufactured and designed in the Rupes facility first in Italy before operating it manufacturing in the US, Most of flex products are made in china for production purposes but flex design create and test their products in Germany first-hand then multi produce in china for demand and produce their products for mass quanity purposes to distribute throughout the world. But Rupes and Shine Mate does not ship their products to China to get produced. They do it all in-house.

My 1st polisher. GG 6

LOL. at 9:35. Funny!. I've used the GG6 on hot summer days, and would get my face close to it for the A/C effect!!

Yes speed is key when you get to a spot where it stalls. When you pull out of that stalled area, back off on the speed on the flats.

Just recently bought mine any recommendations or tips to stop the stalling on edges etc?

@attention2detailswchelsea

4 жыл бұрын

Which one? If it's the g9 Griots told me that they designed the g9 to be used with very little pressure and let the pad do the work so if it's stalling on edges then lift the polisher ever so slightly to decrease pressure.

On no I just bought boss 21 it was on sale for 249 but I did flex xce plusher just so you you buy lake country adapter plate auto geek 4..0 and 5inch pad. For 3401 cost 19.99 at autogeek your 3401 will delivera every time

Hey Chelsea. I just wanted to reach out to you one more time about you parting ways with the Maxshine polisher. I have been looking at purchasing a DA machine recently to try and get ready for the winter and I am not sure which direction to take. I'm not looking to spend much money at this moment. I have been hand polishing in the past and that can't be the best way to go lol. Anyway, if you still want to get rid of the machine I think it might be a good place for me to start and possibly stay. If not, I understand. Thanks Chelsea and keep up the good work!!

@attention2detailswchelsea

3 жыл бұрын

I'll keep you posted. I reached out to Maxshine and they actually said it may be defective so they're going to check it out as it shouldn't be stalling like it is

@ralphbrake7309

3 жыл бұрын

@@attention2detailswchelsea Sounds good. Thanks Chelsea.

Quality control within MaxShine is suffering , I have the G9 and both 15M/ Pro as well and I’ve figured out my machine but they do stall. I got a excell and drilled a slightly bigger hole so it’ll fit the MaxShine and I also use the Meguiar’s thin pads and I’m getting better results .

Hey how much for the maxshine 15? I'll take it.

I’mi just picked up the maxshine 15mm DA and there mini M312. I’m worried about the shakiness of the M15 in my hands after working on a car. We shall see 😢. None the less I’ll still put them to work n move up to my beloved rupes.

A bit LONG WINDED but a very good side by side comparison....thank you. Oh...maybe change the 6" pad to a 5" on the Griots................

Again, an excellent and thorough review!! I would like to see some reviews of polishers offered by Harbor Freight, thanks

Bought the G9 and loved it. My love affair lasted all of two cars as the motor stopped working. Took it right back and got my money back. Now Im waiting for my G8 to fry as well. I'll have to deal directly with Griot's for that one.

@attention2detailswchelsea

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that but Griots customer service IMO is excellent.

@Coodeville

3 жыл бұрын

@@attention2detailswchelsea hopefully I will not need them for the G8. I just finished my Lincoln and found the G* easier to use due to its size

Long throw polishers have more of a tendency to stall when it comes to uneven pressure and curved body panels. This occurs regardless of how much power the machine has, assuming the bearings aren’t defective and the backing plate isn’t making contact with the polisher head (hence washer mod on rupes machines). Keep in mind even if the pad seems like it’s stalling in these situations, the throw of the polisher is still there and correcting. Not ideal but it’s still working. Additionally long throw polishers need less pressure. Not talking just the weight of the machine but definitely don’t need to put nearly as much pressure as with the GG6. This is why thinner pads are ideal with these types of machines. With curved panels the only solution is to go down to a smaller pad that accommodates the panel better or even a dedicated small machine like the Griots G8 mini. If not, just use the GG6 with a thicker pad on these surfaces.

@cynthiaenglish2736

2 жыл бұрын

You make some great points about the Maxshine. I’ve found through trial and error how to make mine work w/ less pressure. I haven’t had any stalling issues. I’ve got to make do because I can’t afford multiple polishers.

I'd definitely recommend switching to a 5" backing pad for the G9, it's easier to work with, and it focuses the power of the machine in a smaller area which should help with some of the stalling you might be experiencing. To be honest though, a lot of beginners have a problem with stalling DA machines. Until they work out the proper muscle memory for how much pressure to apply so as to not stall DA polishers in areas like body line transitions, and curved/edgy panels. Not saying that's you problem personally, but DA's do require a specific technique to maximize their performance, run smoothly, and not stall the pads. Just another factor to consider.

Chemical bguys tourq buffers any good 👀

Did you get rid of the polisher? This review has messed me up. I just ordered the Maxshine m15 after seeing other good reviews but I think they were paid for their reviews. If you still have the polisher and want to get rid of it....let me know.

Love the g9.. get the 5 and 3 inch plates.. makes a world of difference over the 6 that it comes with

@supersabrosinho

3 жыл бұрын

The G9 works with 3in plates?

@autodetailingresource7191

3 жыл бұрын

@@supersabrosinho ​ No, you are really not supposed to. Griot's strongly recommends that you don't. The larger shroud covers the plate coverage if you put a 3 inch, so it's a concern that way as well. G8 is a great machine for the 2 to 3 inch plate coverage.

I’ve sent an email about the Maxshine 15mm Pro. Is it the original or the series II? I’m totally interested. If it’s still available and we can work it out, I can send payment right now.

@attention2detailswchelsea

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry decided to keep it and see if Maxshine can replace with a working unit.

@attention2detailswchelsea

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry decided to keep it and see if Maxshine can replace it with a working unit.

@boufontleflamingoetta8433

3 жыл бұрын

@@attention2detailswchelsea no problem. I’m glad it’s working for you. But, if you change your mind, please let me know.

Is the gg6 no longer available?

@attention2detailswchelsea

3 жыл бұрын

Its still available

Here in az my g9 runs super hot only after like 15mins of work then it overheats and shuts down 😢 I bought it used but it new condition so I might be stuck with it lol

@Erix7810

3 жыл бұрын

I would check your technique man. That sounds like something is seriously wrong. I used to use my G9 for paying jobs running that thing hard for four hours. No issues.

@randabuffer6562

3 жыл бұрын

Erix7810 ya, I’m pretty sure it’s just a factory defect. I wouldn’t mind trying a better model by griots though 🤓

Stalling on the M15 pro series ll !!! I keep hearing this and I never personally experience this myself, how hard are you guys pressing down on the thing to get it to stall? 🥴

@attention2detailswchelsea

4 жыл бұрын

Hardly at all. And just to clarify this is the first series not the second series. They may have made changes with the second series that prevents that.

@tundrawhisperer4821

4 жыл бұрын

Attention 2 Details w/ Chelsea oh yeah, that’s it then, the 900 watt is the old one. I actually really like my new M15 Pro series ll model.

For anyone looking to buy the GG6, Griots has it discounted to $119 on their website. The GG9 is $149.

I'll buy that polisher from you

@attention2detailswchelsea

3 жыл бұрын

If you're serious email me at Runey1@yahoo.com

Why on earth are You not wearing ear protection? You do great work but without the propper PPE you are doing yourself a huge disservice.

Nice comparison. Yep, the M15 Pro lacks pad spinning torque big time! The G9 is OK. Try a 5” backing plate, should do better on non flat panels. G6 is great, but it’s too slow to correct heavy defects, generally speaking.

@Carlos.Rivera

3 жыл бұрын

Change to more aggressive pad or compound

@Attention 2 Details w/Chelsea The reason you are thinking the M15 is stalling is because the throw is 15mm(The other polishers have a much shorter throw. In turn they do not have this effect). So it throws the backing plate 15mm out and makes the polisher look as though its not to its full speed/stalling. In reality this is an amazing beginner and professional polisher. This polisher is loved by Wilson Auto Detailing, Pan TheOrganizer, Apex Detail, Dallas Paint Correction & Auto Detail etc the list just keeps going.

@attention2detailswchelsea

3 жыл бұрын

I am trying to use it more to see if its that or if its defective. Ive reached out to Maxshine but no one ever responds l to me. Very unimpressed with their customer service.

GG6 BABY!!! 👊👊👊

I bought G9 after watching this, i used it in 2 cars this week, it stalled and stopped suddenly, 5"inches backing screw wont lock, refund Period.

@attention2detailswchelsea

3 жыл бұрын

Check out the gg6 if you can find it. Or the Griots 15mm long throw. Two of their top machines.

@Carlos.Rivera

2 жыл бұрын

Glad i did not went for trading in program

The washer mod completely alleviates the stalling issue in both the m15 and g9

@attention2detailswchelsea

4 жыл бұрын

What washer did you use? I will definitely check that out.

@Sinisterg60

4 жыл бұрын

@@attention2detailswchelsea the one that comes in the m15 and g9 kit. Its in a baggy. Its flat on 2 sides.

@detailone978

4 жыл бұрын

Matthew, thanks for the washer mod suggestion. Hopefully Chelsea can try this and see if it works. If it does, then an updated video should be done as I've heard good things about Maxshine da polishers.

I have a crush on this women

They all make an uncomfortable noise and aren’t a joy to use because of it but I’m not going to knock any of them because of their noise.

I'll take the Polisher for $100

@attention2detailswchelsea

3 жыл бұрын

If you're serious send me an email at Runey1@yahoo.com

@DIRTYSANCHEZPSG

3 жыл бұрын

@@attention2detailswchelsea did he buy it?

@attention2detailswchelsea

3 жыл бұрын

I actually did a giveaway with it and it was already sent.

@dattniggaoreog1185

3 жыл бұрын

@@attention2detailswchelsea it's cool that you did that for someone even tho we've talked about this 7 months before but I know you're busy. I need to start my channel as well I just need to start. But thanks tho

@dattniggaoreog1185

3 жыл бұрын

@@DIRTYSANCHEZPSG Do you need a polisher, I have several to choose from what's your budget?

Lifetime warranty on the gg6??? I Love lifetime warranty!!!

@attention2detailswchelsea

4 жыл бұрын

I believe the g9 has the same warranty. I've actually been in touch with Griots already and they're helping me fix the issue with the g9 so hopefully I'll be able to give an updated review once the issue is resolved. 🤞

What an excellent video and comparison. Thank you immensely 👌