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After years of use my Griots Garage 6" DA is broke. My first thought was to just replace with the same unit but I have been reading up a lot on the newer BOSS unit. For those who have upgraded from their 6" DA do you have any regrets, was it worth the extra money? Also, do you feel the correction ability is any better with the new machine?
 
How many vehicles are you planning to polish? Just yours? If so stay with the 8mm and my advice would be to get the cheapest 1 they sell [you know which 1 I'm talking about]

If you plan on polishing at least 4-6 different vehicles that actually need paint correction in the next 12months, then you should upgrade to the Boss.
 
Eldorado2k said:
How many vehicles are you planning to polish? Just yours? If so stay with the 8mm and my advice would be to get the cheapest 1 they sell [you know which 1 I'm talking about]

If you plan on polishing at least 4-6 different vehicles that actually need paint correction in the next 12months, then you should upgrade to the Boss.
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I detail on the side so I'll probably be doing some cars starting in the spring, but the majority of these cars will probably be a simple 1-step polish. Overall it's been a great tool.
 
It has a lifetime warranty. I’ve already contacted Griots. I’m just debating on replacing it or spending the extra money to pick up the boss.


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They have some great deals right now on them (as I'm sure AG does too and /or will match)

Mike
 
so, ive been using the GG6 for years, I started with the old model unit it quit and then sent it in and they sent back the newer version. due to these years of use the GG6 has really just become an extension of my arm.
i own

G15
G21
Flex 3401
GG3
porter cable
rupes 21

each has their own ups and downs but for me its still always the GG6 i go for. ive tried really hard to stick to the new BOSS polishers, forcing myself to like it and want to use it and they are great machines, they really are but for me with the 5 inch vented backing plate, the BOSS pads, MF pads, LC flats or any other the other pads i use on a regular basis you just cant beat the GG6. im going on i think 3 or 4 years with my current model and i cant even tell you how many cars its polished but it has never let me down. it really is a great machine for a beginner, hobbyist or a professional.
 
carguy2007 said:
After years of use my Griots Garage 6" DA is broke. My first thought was to just replace with the same unit but I have been reading up a lot on the newer BOSS unit. For those who have upgraded from their 6" DA do you have any regrets, was it worth the extra money? Also, do you feel the correction ability is any better with the new machine?
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Hi. I have the GG6 and the BOSS15 and let me start by saying they are both great machines. To answer your questions directly: Do I have any regrets getting the BOSS15? Absolutely not! It is an incredible machine that is very, very smooth. You could polish with it all day with one hand - not that I would suggest that, but you see my point. As far as correcting ability, all factors equal (same car, same pad, same polish, same technique etc.) the BOSS will correct faster, and in my opinion better. I use the BOSS15 for correction and the GG6 for mild polishing/AIO and sealant/wax application.

ScottH
 
As suggested I would just get it replaced and wait for a sale or just buy the 15 or 21 separately. The promo with the bag and liquids is a great one. In my opinion it doesn't hurt to have 2 polishers.

Side note, I started with a megs g110v2 which I personally love. I have a gg6 and recently repurchased a rupes 15 and mini. I once thought I had no more use for the rupes since I stopped doing side detailing. Once I got it back and fired it up I remembered why I bought them in the first place, just a totally different experience from using the standard 8mm DAs. I think each tool has its time and place and it doesn't hurt to have a few tools to use.
 
carguy2007 said:
For those who have upgraded from their 6" DA do you have any regrets, was it worth the extra money?
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I don't regret it, but if money isn't falling from the tree, then just save your money and buy some pads :)

I do like using the newer (thin pads) on the GG6.
 
every detailer/enthusiast should own at least one traditional PC-style DA (keep the GG6). with that said, Firehouse Mike pretty much summed it up perfectly! GG6 + G15/21 = :dblthumb2:
 
Have the GG6 and G21. I use both. If you do a lot of correction it might be worth while to pick up the 21.
 
Get your GG6 replaced. Not gonna cost you anything and it IS a damn good machine!

Tom
 
If you plan to only have 1 machine, keep the gg6. Versatility with backing plates able to go smaller such as 3in 4in all the way up. G15/21 you can not.

I still use my GG6 every detail along with my GG15/21
 
Get a Boss, but don't rush into the purchase and wait for a good sale. Remember there's a possibility of gift certificate sales during Christmas-New Years.

Then get a 3" Boss backing plate and turn that new GG6 into a dedicated 3" machine and you'll be equipped to handle most anything.
 
I have the BOSS21. One thing comes to light with the BOSS21, the brushes wear out fast. This is an issue Griot's is working on to solve. Make sure to buy some extra one's. But as far as the tool itself is concerned it's an awesome machine. I also have the Flex 3401. Nothing beats that machine, not even the BOSS21. So if you are considering buying a DA to replaxce your GG6, buy the Flex 3401 and then I would suggest you buy the BOSS21.
 
Is the brush issue only with the G21 or does it also apply to the G15? When you say wears out fast, what would you estimate that to be in hours of use?

ScottH
 
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