How to use Griot's Garage to detail your car - A detail job Richard Griot would be proud of!
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1EdgeKilla
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Mike, so glad to finally see this write up and it's a dang good one at that. That car went from beautiful to absolutely gorgeous! Job well done!
-Chris
-Chris
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Thank you. :dblthumb2:
This was another fun car to add to my repertoire of cars I've detailed in my life.
repertoire
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rep·er·toire (rĕp′ər-twär′)
noun
1. The stock of songs, plays, operas, readings, or other pieces that a player or company is prepared to perform.
2. The class of compositions in a genre: has excellent command of the chanteuse repertoire.
3. The range or number of skills, aptitudes, or special accomplishments of a particular person or group.
Griot's Spray Wash works great. I like the shape of their spray bottles too, they are stable when you set them down and don't fall over easily. Kind of like Weebles.
The trick to any spray wash is to match the level of spray you lay down to the level of dirt on the car. That and using a LOT of microfiber towels to reduce the risk of instilling swirls and scratches.
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Awesome Car!
Great write up Mike as usual.
Quick Question! For those of us who don't have a dual stage un-obtanium, no room in the garage compressor, except for the trustee 26gal - 3.8cfm @ 90psi or 5.1cfm @ 40psi Max of 150psi, does this new tool wipe out a small compressor such as that? Does it need to run @ 90psi or will a lower pressure do it?
Thanks.
Aaron
Great write up Mike as usual.
Quick Question! For those of us who don't have a dual stage un-obtanium, no room in the garage compressor, except for the trustee 26gal - 3.8cfm @ 90psi or 5.1cfm @ 40psi Max of 150psi, does this new tool wipe out a small compressor such as that? Does it need to run @ 90psi or will a lower pressure do it?
Thanks.
Aaron
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Thank you and a quote from Bob McKee
Timing is everything -Bob McKee
Thank you sir.
Kind of targeted at anyone moving up from working by hand to working by machine or anyone that already owns a tool like the Griot's 6" DA Orbital Polisher but it's still in the box.
Thank you.
I agree, Griot's has been coming on strong, doing everything right and avoiding mistakes. That's a recipe for success.
With Rod Kraft, Jeff Brown and Doug Hodge, that's a powerful team with a LOT of knowledge and experience. I'd hate to compete against them. Glad we're on the same side.
The Griot's polisher, pads and products are capable of amazing work and results. All a person has to do is put the time in behind the polisher.
Thanks Rick, you've been in the forum world a long time and always a positive contributing member. Your compliment is greatly appreciated. :dblthumb2:
Thank you.
While it did take some time to do the work, take the pictures, process the pictures and then write the copy, this was still what I would call a quickie for me.
Thanks Chris....
I did all the work a few days before leaving for SEMA and also buffed out the yellow 1940 Pontiac in the background in the pictures the day before leaving for SEMA and that write-up is still in the works.
I'm a firm believe in always walking the walk. Anyone can talk the talk. The best way to lead is by example.
Thanks Aaron.
You really need an a 2-3 horsepower, 60 gallon air tank air compressor to run any air tool effectively over time. From my experience, all air tools are air hogs, even small ones.
Good question, thanks for asking.
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Thank you for the compliment.
To be honest, I'm not sure where I obtained the plastic screw plugs? Could have been the BOSS polishers or the 6" DA?
I'll try to find out.
I rarely use any type of handle on any type of polisher so it's nice to put some type of bolt back into the head of the polisher either because it holds components in the head of the polisher together or holds the actual cap onto the polisher.
The Griot's Garage 6" DA Orbital Polisher
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Very observant. I've never been one to use the D-Handle. The BOSS side plugs work fantastic on the 6" Random Orbital. Not only does it secure the head of the polisher...it looks sweet and clean! I've added the BOSS Plugs to future 6" Random Orbitals. It is a running change, but will eventually be included with the tool. At this point, there isn't provisions to buy the plugs as an accessory... But let me look into that for you guys.
Jeff
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Hey Mike, great article. Thank you.
How can I get those black plugs to replace where the handle goes?
They look like they are off the boss polisher.
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Hi Aaron,
The BOSS Micro Rotary Polisher is very efficient... 3cfm at 90psi. The compressor would run non-stop to keep up. For what you'd use the tool for...polishing motorcycle intricate parts, cutting in edges and tight spaces...your compressor should be adequate. I had a very similar compressor (Craftsman) and could run this tool productively... although I think my tank was 30gallon.
Power Air Drive
Motion Rotary – Direct Drive
Pad Size Included -2” (51mm) or 3” (76mm)
Spindle Hole Size 5/16” – 24 female
Hp (W) .3 (224)
Free Speed 0-3850 +/1 10%
RPM Max 3850 RPM
Air Consumption 3 cfm x 7.122 = 21.37 scfm
Max Air Flow @90PSIG 3CFM (L/Min.): 21.37 scfm (84.9 L/min)
Ideal air pressure 6.2bar (90psi)
Hose I.D. 3/8" (10mm) – Max Length 50’
Weight 2.2lbs (1kg)
Dimensions 263mm (L) x 65mm (W) x 40mm (T)
*Noise Level dBA 78.1 dB (A) LpA / 89.1 dB (A) LwA
**Vibration Level m/s2 <2.5 m/s2
*Declared noise levels; measurements carried out in accordance with standard EN ISO15744:2008.
**Declared vibration levels in accordance with EN 28927-3, the uncertainty, K=0.6 m/s2.
The BOSS Micro Rotary Polisher is very efficient... 3cfm at 90psi. The compressor would run non-stop to keep up. For what you'd use the tool for...polishing motorcycle intricate parts, cutting in edges and tight spaces...your compressor should be adequate. I had a very similar compressor (Craftsman) and could run this tool productively... although I think my tank was 30gallon.
Power Air Drive
Motion Rotary – Direct Drive
Pad Size Included -2” (51mm) or 3” (76mm)
Spindle Hole Size 5/16” – 24 female
Hp (W) .3 (224)
Free Speed 0-3850 +/1 10%
RPM Max 3850 RPM
Air Consumption 3 cfm x 7.122 = 21.37 scfm
Max Air Flow @90PSIG 3CFM (L/Min.): 21.37 scfm (84.9 L/min)
Ideal air pressure 6.2bar (90psi)
Hose I.D. 3/8" (10mm) – Max Length 50’
Weight 2.2lbs (1kg)
Dimensions 263mm (L) x 65mm (W) x 40mm (T)
*Noise Level dBA 78.1 dB (A) LpA / 89.1 dB (A) LwA
**Vibration Level m/s2 <2.5 m/s2
*Declared noise levels; measurements carried out in accordance with standard EN ISO15744:2008.
**Declared vibration levels in accordance with EN 28927-3, the uncertainty, K=0.6 m/s2.
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Mystery solved.
Most of the other Griot's 6" DA Orbital Polishers in our garage have metric bolts in them.
I don't think any of the tools with optional handles have the actual handles, not even the DeWalt Rotary buffers or Meguiar's MT300s.
I find most tools easier to control and operate by holding the head of the tool.
Plus the further away you extend your hand and arm away from the tool, (for example hoop handles), the more you will fatigue your muscles and grip.
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Thank you Mike!!Mystery solved.
Most of the other Griot's 6" DA Orbital Polishers in our garage have metric bolts in them.
I don't think any of the tools with optional handles have the actual handles, not even the DeWalt Rotary buffers or Meguiar's MT300s.
I find most tools easier to control and operate by holding the head of the tool.
Plus the further away you extend your hand and arm away from the tool, (for example hoop handles), the more you will fatigue your muscles and grip.
I also love running my gg6 without the handle. Just seems much easier to control.
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yg1829
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Thank you for the reply Jeff.
I would love to buy a set of those plugs if possible. It just looks so clean.
When I received my 6 the first thing I did was take the handle off.
Thanks again!!
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looks great i just did my car this weekend. i feel like no matter what you do you can never get every single superficial swirl or rids one hundred percent gone. no matter how much you polish there will always be some tiny imperfections hanging around if you get the perfect lighting on it. i mean can you really get an older car one hundred percent perfect?
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What an amzing write up. Thank you for taking the time to share this job with such detail. I'm looking forward to getting some of those new GG items.
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I think a person with time an patience can get what they have to work with to 99% perfection. There are always deeper defects that cannot be removed safely. As for minor stuff, don't sweat it. You're probably the only that sees them.
In my classes I use a term called Big Picture Detailing. This means focus on the majors panels and specifically the major visual portions of these panels.
Also consider if the car in question is a daily driver, there's more swirls and scratches in your car's future.
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A1 write up
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I think a person with time an patience can get what they have to work with to 99% perfection. There are always deeper defects that cannot be removed safely. As for minor stuff, don't sweat it. You're probably the only that sees them.
In my classes I use a term called Big Picture Detailing. This means focus on the majors panels and specifically the major visual portions of these panels.
Also consider if the car in question is a daily driver, there's more swirls and scratches in your car's future.
thanks mike, my father said the same thing basically. "look at the car overall" not just one little spot.