I have been reading this forum for a month now and finally decided to post. I want to buy my first polisher and didnt know which one would be best. I see a lot of people really like the Griot 6 but the maxshine 15mm is starting to get good reviews as well. Thoughts on what I should get? Thanks for your help!
Griot 6 or Maxshine 15mm
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Dereksdtail
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The griots is way more versatile, I wasn’t a fan of the maxshine, I think my favorite long throw was the rupes, but I always come back to the 8mm da
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a long throw polisher isn't ideal if you are only going to have one polisher, but more of an addition (limited to what it can do and the options available for it). IMO, every detailer/enthusiast should own at least one traditional pc-style DA (i've said it many times) and with that said, the GG6 (plenty of torque/power) would be an excellent choice. you can equip it with 3" and 5" DA backing plates with the corresponding pads which will cover most of your basis around the vehicle...
Kamakaz1961
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Griot Garage 6" ALL Day! I haven't even heard of Max shine before. GG6 is versatile and comes with a Lifetime warranty. I have heard nothing but great things about the GG6. As I said before, I don't even know about Max shine.
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+50 for Griots. Like VISITOR said, the GG6 is an awesome unit that will handle all your needs with various plate sizes available.
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waterman
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Hello,
I am considering upgrading from my porter cable. I am trying to decide between the g6 and g15. Am I better off sticking with the g6? Isn’t the g15 a long throw?
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since you already have a PC (didn't realize you had one), equip/convert it with a 3" DA backing plate (i recommend the one below) so you can use smaller pads for thinner/smaller panels and get the G15 (larger 15mm throw as opposed to the PC's 8mm throw) for the larger flat panels. keep in mind, large throw polishers can/will stall on certain curves so you'll have to adjust your technique, and/or you may have to use a different polisher for the task at hand at times...
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If I am not mistaken, Maxshine is the actual manufacturer for Griot's polishers and they also offer a lifetime warranty on their polishers just like Griot's. Just some food for thought
GG has their polishers made to their specs and that includes NSK bearings (and most likely other certain internals/parts) among other things. MS may offer a LT warranty but who knows how responsive/quickly they handle issues, have immediate tech support, and (the polisher itself) so forth. when you buy a GG product, you buy with confidence. IMO, customer service (we've read the horror stories on here about other companies, reminds me of below) is just as important as the product themselves...
swanicyouth
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If I am not mistaken, Maxshine is the actual manufacturer for Griot's polishers and they also offer a lifetime warranty on their polishers just like Griot's. Just some food for thought
Probably - who knows for sure? They're going to do their best to obfuscate who makes the thing. Nobody makes their own polishers that was a detailing supply company first. They are all just copying someone else's design and farming the manufacturing out to China. If you want to read a very interesting book about Chinese manufacturing - read Poorly Made in China. If I recall - Mike Phillips may have recommended it on the forum at one point?
The GG6 is a more well rounded machine compared to any 15mm throw. It can do anything due to tons of power and the ability to change backing plates and pads size. It's the most powerful machine of its type - so it's a good choice. Of course, you can go to Harbor Freight and get a pretty similar machine for about $50 - maybe less that prolly has 90% of the power.
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I'll send the link to this thread and your post to Jeff Brown and see if he'll chime in.
Nope. Someone on this forum, probably 4-5 years ago recommended the book and I said I would look into it. (I never did), but I've never recommended it. I have recommended books like The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
And if you go to Harbor Freight, ask them where their car detailing forum is to get help with their polisher.
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I would go the Griots model for your first DA polisher. I listen to the videos this past spring and went the Harbor Freight route recommended by Dallas Paint (for the low cost only and to see IF I enjoyed using a DA) . I just this past month bought the Griots G6 model (and the G3) and started using it over the HF-cheaper unit. I desire the long throw but not for the majority of my cars, they do not require the long throw. Price on the Maxshine is outstanding bargain but for the long term Griots takes care of their customer base.
Once you have that you can do most all vehicles and then can add the 15mm of your choice or perhaps the forced rotation units.
And by the way, I am having fun in my garage too!
swanicyouth
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Someone on this forum recommended the book - thought it may have been you - but obviously not. Anyway, it's a very interesting book. The jist is how vendors who contract with Chinese manufacturers to build a product may not always get the identical product they designed and contracted to have built. Component substitutions can be made and specifications can be changed without the vendor whose name is on the sticker being made aware. I'd recommend anyone to read it, since so much of what we buy today in the U.S. is made in China.
And my guess would be if you asked anyone in the know about resources on how to use a HF machine they would likely send you to one of the numerous threads here on AGO.
Mike Phillips
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Thanks for chiming in Kirby, it was a real pleasure working with you at the recent Roadshow Class at Griot's Garage in Tacoma, Washington.
Pictures & Comments - Griot's Garage Roadshow Class - 2018
One thing I notice about the people that pay for and take any class I teach is they all tend to be very high caliber people. This is reflected in how they post via social media, be it YouTube, FB or this forum.
I for one really appreciate having you as a member of this forum.
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Here is why you need a standard 8MM DA and of course having a smaller unit works great in tandem. Doing this with a long throw is not my first choice.
Most autos today are going to smaller and tighter curves and small body sections, these work well on the 3-inch pad.
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Then moving up you have the flat surfaces as in the trunk but not as large as the door panels or fenders:
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So I took the plunge for both Griot's entry level polishers, and AG has some great kits for any beginner!
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This is why I choose the route with the dual machines rather than the large throw models. And do consider the Roadshow series if you have the time and funds, it makes the learning process fun and you do meet some interesting people!
Most autos today are going to smaller and tighter curves and small body sections, these work well on the 3-inch pad.
View attachment 64986
Then moving up you have the flat surfaces as in the trunk but not as large as the door panels or fenders:
View attachment 64987
So I took the plunge for both Griot's entry level polishers, and AG has some great kits for any beginner!
View attachment 64988
This is why I choose the route with the dual machines rather than the large throw models. And do consider the Roadshow series if you have the time and funds, it makes the learning process fun and you do meet some interesting people!
rangerbay
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Let me tell you about Griots customer service. I purchased a 6" from them in 2007. I have used it mercilessly for these 11 years, and the machine never even hiccupped. I have other machines, but this is my favorite.
I called Griots and asked about a 5" backing plate for this older style machine as the original one was worn out. They looked up my order number, and then said to send the machine back to them.
They sent me a new and latest generation machine AT NO CHARGE! Where else can you get that type of customer loyalty.
Bill
I called Griots and asked about a 5" backing plate for this older style machine as the original one was worn out. They looked up my order number, and then said to send the machine back to them.
They sent me a new and latest generation machine AT NO CHARGE! Where else can you get that type of customer loyalty.
Bill