Weekend detailer, side-hustler here. I have been using the HELL out of my Griot's G9 since they debuted. The 9mm throw with 1000W gives me all the correction power I need. With a 5" backing plate and 5.5" pads, I have corrected some really nasty paint when using the right pads and compounds. My old trusty PC 7424XP is now my dedicated 3" machine. I highly, highly recommend the G9 for any new detailers out there. 1000W and a lifetime warranty from a great company with awesome customer service. Why ask why? Get one!

Despite having your own line of coating, it's still good to see you still upload educational videos for everyone. Thank You Brian!

As an at-home, garage/hobby guy, this was very interesting. I recently bought the G9 and I've been pleasantly surprised. I gave up on the 10" buffer I had in the '90's and was just doing things by hand. What a world of difference in today's technology. I even got a little practice in over the weekend by polishing the hood on the lawn tractor! Hahaha. That Husqvarna orange has never looked so good. Thank you for all of these in depth reviews with outstanding detail, data, & results.

For those who are rocking G6, swap the backing plate with 5 inch and that becacome little monster

That is a great video for beginners like me ! I do have a rotary and a 8 mm throw DA and I’m still learning to use them. Hopefully, this spring I will do some more correction or polishing to be comfortable with them. Again Brian, thanks to take time for us !

Brian this is a great explanation of the available polishers. I know this will help a lot of people.Great video as always ✊

Great video! Very pedagogical and easy to follow!

It's also worth mentioning, with a rotary and its forced rotation you have the option to work on glass as well which isn't recommended with DA's.

Rotary all the way.😁👍

I’m begginer and my first machine was 8mm DA , 2 weeks ago I bought a rotary and I already love it. Rotary leaves better finish in my opinion, and the job is done in seconds. I find out that "One Step” with rotary is little bit more problematic because you have to find the balance between good cutting and making no holograms, but it is doable.I will just practice more and won’t give up, it is worth of it. Great video as always!

Thanks for your time Brian!

Amazing video and product review good friend. Hope u and family had great Easter. B well good friend. 🍻🍻

849 rotary all the way! 3M perfect- It lll wool pad. Foam for finishing. I use the smaller da tools in tight places sometimes and the orbital for application of wax/sealants when backed up. Great video!

As always super content, great vid. also have the g8, g9 and r. polisher....thanks Brian for the consistent flow of great informative for us. also best on your new product lineup...

It's hard to pass up on the G9, it's a grab & go with good results machine. Easy enough for the novice while still producing excellent results. 👍

Super helpful! I got an 9mm throw polisher and was wondering how it performs compared to the larger throw ones. Think it'll pair nicely with my rotary. Thanks for the video!

Excellent rundown. Can’t think of too many people who can readily compare all of these tools and their differences…let alone demonstrate them for the rest of us.

One of the best informational videos, thank you.

That was some very good information, since I am new to detailing this helped me understand polishers.

Thanks Brian. Love these educational videos. Knowledge is POWER!! That ShineMate 15mm❤

I'm a fan of The FLEX 3401 and The Adam's Mini Swirl Killer. That combo has been working for Me for many years. Nice, thorough video as always. Thanks for sharing. I'm pretty much a weekend warrior. Have a good week.

Useful video thanks Brian. The Infared thermometer normally measures a cone area from the sensor so the further away it is from the surface the larger the area it measures. The guiding laser dot can be a distraction to remembering that.

Very informative!

Thanks, you confirmed my selection & choice to start with...in purchasing a new unit. Also, some manufacturers provide a lifetime warranty...which can offset some of the other DA polisher selections...

Great information!

Outstanding video which could easily lead to a dozen more. I’m now thinking about how much more heat does a microfiber or wool pad generate compared to the yellow pad used today. Do more abrasive compounds generate more heat compared to polishes. The biggest wow factor for me was the heat difference between the 8mm and 15 mm. Thank you for making us think more about maintaining the clear coat or paint.

As always great information to beginners just starting out. My experience is that I can keep the panel cooler whit a rotary then whit I DA. I always use rotary for cutting and DA 15mm for finishing, 8mm I use for laying down sealens. That's works for me. Thanks Brian for a great video. I have a question, I have had several customers asking me about a product called Glare polish. Its supposed to have something called glasplexin in it that binding to the paint. Have you any experience whit that product?

Outstanding video

Great info!

Cool vid B.the glass demo was a great idea.i did start with a 8mm upon your advice 2 yrs ago .but looking to upgrade now.my wrists are ok but finger joints...not bad but not great.smoothest da recomendation ,i understand i,m going to get beat up no matter what.not a pro.is a 15mm the way to go,polishing mostly,occasional spot corrections,no whole vehicle compounding going on but a Ram is not a mazda.more acreage.

Awesome!!! you are not gonna get a better explanation than this 👍

Awesome 💪👍

Great job

I would have liked to have seen a paint depth measurement to see how much was removed. I have a Griots model from about 5 years ago with the adjustable handle and I dropped it last job. I think I bent the shaft so may be new model time. Thank you for the demo.

Nice video Brian. I have been detailing for a bit over a year. Detailing as in paint correction. I have a 150mm 15mm throw DA polisher but want to get a 125mm with a 21mm throw, a 80mm polisher, a forced rotation and a nano polisher. Might even buy another 150mm with a 21mm throw as my polisher has seen better days. I dont like rotary's. I was in fact surprised you saying you use a rotary for finnishing.

Nice just got my g 9 today

Thank you for the great video. How will you suggest using a pneumatic dual action sander (3/16" orbit) with a 5" backing plate? I am a weekend DIYer and would like to use what I have instead of buying a new entry-level DA polisher. Thank you!

I've been doing paint correction for almost a decade.. Have too many polishers already, yet I still watched this with rapt attention. The Brian effect. 😁 Thanks B! I know you're crazy busy, but please give us your thoughts on CarPro's new Ultracut compound when you can. I think it could have a chance at the podium. 👍👌✌

@apexdetail85

3 жыл бұрын

On the list.

Been using the Griot's BOSS system for a long time.

My thoughts- unless you are polishing frequently, you really dont need anything more than an entry level polisher. My Maxshine M8 is perfect for me with two cars to detail and I only polish every 12-18 months to try to preserve clear coat. Plus I keep my cars in good shape and never go through car washes so love marks, swirls, etc are minimal. That said, great video as your explanation on each gives people the information to decide for themselves what will work best.

@chrisginoc

Жыл бұрын

I am debating between the Maxshine M8s V2 and the Griot's G9. I'm a beginner and will only be polishing all my cars at home or perhaps a few relatives for fun. Has your Maxshine lasted well?

@mattmarnella1375

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisginoc yep, three years in and no issues. When I got it I think it was like 90 bucks. Not sure what they cost these days....honestly you can't go wrong with either. Griots is solid too.

@chrisginoc

Жыл бұрын

@@mattmarnella1375 The Maxshine M8S V2 brand new is $130 and the Griot's G9 is $170, but can sometimes be found for $125-$130 used if you search enough.

Hi Brian I was interested in purchasing the Dewalt (DCM848P2) I am new to this . I was loving the fact of no cord. What is your thoughts. I really appreciate your advice. Thanks

Cool video. Still want to see your torture test on your coating

Another factor is weight. The Griots Garage polisher is much lighter and less fatiguing than my Makita P6000. Both do a great job but I do like that the Makita gives you the option between forced and non forced rotation.

I was thinking of buying the g 15 from griots with 15 mm through first time buying using a polisher was going just go over my car and put no pressure down see how comes out gonna do compund with megs ultimate and finish off with kotch micro cut with kotch micro pad what do you think its japinse psint

I watched a video last night and you mentioned that the switch in some polishers are from Hont- have you needed to replace any speed controls? I have a polisher that has a control which looks the same as in the Drill Master, but the parts aren't available from Harbor Freight. I checked with a multi-meter and the pot is open until it hits the detent. Do you have a link? I saw switches but when I searched for speed control, it had nothing. Thanks

Brian nice video. What is a reasonable 21 polisher if someone had a porter cable polisher and wanted to upgrade

is the black rotary in the beginning a different model than the one demonstrating with later in the video (2:17 vs. 8:05) or am I missing something?

Hi. What professional da polisher (15 or 21) do You find od the Best? Rupes, flex or Shinemate 620?

Do you find there is more of a heat problem with the 21mm?

What happened with the torq 10fx?

Top top top 👏👏👏👏

the rotary gave the best shine

Rotary= king 😎

There is a coating i wud like for you to do ...it's called Proje Ceramic Coating

A DIY detailer. I wish that RUPES would come out with a cordless D/A. Or I will buy a FLEX.

Rotary machine is most Universal, use to all, 125mm pad, 80mm, 50, 30. Have Zero vibration during work. I like it use.

How long does it take to burn through the paint with a rotary compared to a random da polisher?

@harisyoung4110

2 жыл бұрын

rotary at full speed and apply heavy pressure i had burn the paint in under 10 second staying at the same spot.. DA will never burn the paint even if i stayed at the same spot for more than 60 second.

Not sure what to take away from this video. Different manufacturers, different wattages, different RPMS, unknown pads. I was surprised at the differences in heat build-up between polishers, I would have otherwise guessed only a few degrees difference.

I've been happy with my G9 and 8. I've done 3 cars in a year. Not sure if I'll ever need to upgrade just being a DIYer. But good info to know.

@bobninemire5154

3 жыл бұрын

Just got the G9. Nice to know

Test speed, please?

What happened to the 10 wash test ?😝

Teamed up with the right pad and polish it would have to be the Rotary for me😎

Just a small correction. In your video you called the first polisher the G9. Isn’t that the GG6 6” polisher? The G9 has a 9mm throw and has a similar design as their G21.

@apexdetail85

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely... I corrected myself in the video.👍

Is the shine mate the same as the Torque polisher (they look the same)

@apexdetail85

3 жыл бұрын

They are quite a different build inside and out.

@Tanks_Fire

3 жыл бұрын

@@apexdetail85 Thank you I have 2 Torq

im having a hard time wrapping my head around this. why wouldn’t the smaller orbit act more like a rotary when the motion closer resembles it?

@blaaazzzeee1

3 жыл бұрын

@@brenthill5596 i realize that but the larger throw ones oscillate more so the smaller throw is more like a rotation than the others is what im saying . or at least it seams that way

900 millie gear driven & 3D One

Rotary and 15mm with rotary you can use pads from 2 inch to 8 inch lol

Hand me the Rotary please....

@masterspin7796

3 жыл бұрын

I ordered a FLEX 14-2 and a GRIOTS GR3...it's time to retire my 7.5 lb. Makita @62 I can still work the rotary for 10 hours a day..

@biggiefitz6275

3 жыл бұрын

Amen!

1st I started with GG6 it is a workhorse, now also have G9, G8 and a SPTA for very small 2", some friends lend me their rotary

HI Brian - Do you have any issue with using a polisher with spray products such as TW SealnShine, P&S Bead Maker, or TacSystme Shinee Wax? I'm aware it's not the common method of using microfiber towers and elbow grease but I'm thinking at the lowest speed of any type (whether it's dual action or not, corded or cordless) it probably isn't an issue. I'm not thinking of the same slow methodical actions as when using a compound or polish but more of a quick 1-2-3 pass just to save fatigue and time from using microfiber towels. What are your thoughts please? Thanks Brian