Griot's Garage G15/G21 Long-Throw Orbital Polisher *Ground-Up Redesign*

VISITOR said:
Unfortunately, a delay (not just here but everywhere) is to be expected with all that's going on in the world right now. Good things come to those who wait and better late than never... ;)
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I’m in manufacturing and understand, but then don’t give a date if you can’t hit it(3times).
 
Epilogts said:
I’m in manufacturing and understand, but then don’t give a date if you can’t hit it(3times).
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EXACTLY!!! Griot's polishers are perfect for the person who will only polish a couple cars a couple times a year.
 
8899 said:
EXACTLY!!! Griot's polishers are perfect for the person who will only polish a couple cars a couple times a year.
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Or..... People who value a lifetime warranty on a great machine.
 
So anyone drop a 21mm eccentric assembly into the G15
I mean, does it drop in
I've did this on some machines
It'll either not seat...seat but bind or will work
21mm with the extra potential OPM would be nice
 
8899 said:
EXACTLY!!! Griot's polishers are perfect for the person who will only polish a couple cars a couple times a year.
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I've owned close to a dozen China clones
If you repack the grease, use correct pad weight to smooth any imbalance, use proper gauge cord (12 or 10) and don't beat the crap out of your tool they last

I still actively use a 25mm..but would love to see if the eccentric assembly drops in the new G21 or G15
 
That is an assinine statement. I use my 15 and 21 regularly on 2-4 cars per week. Bigger motor than a Rupes, and lifetime warranty. Plus changing out the brushes is stupid simple and quick

Sorry the Quote about only using a Griot's on 1-2 did not carry over
 
Mike@ShineStruck said:
So anyone drop a 21mm eccentric assembly into the G15
I mean, does it drop in
I've did this on some machines
It'll either not seat...seat but bind or will work
21mm with the extra potential OPM would be nice
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If the only difference in the two is just the eccentric, and the carrier/race assembly id the same ID, I would say it would work.
 
I got a chance to try my new G21. Man, this thing is powerful!!! Really don’t see any need to use over speed 3, for the most part. Speed 2 is even useable. Build quality is legit. It’s not as smooth and vibration free as the Rupes. I really think the Griots long throws are tuned for THEIR pads. I don’t have any Griots 6.5” pads, but I do have a thinner pad like Griots(Rupes Mille 6.5”) and it was smoother than some thicker pads I tried. The G21 is priced right. I like it!


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looks like the G21 is available now directly from GG, while the G15 shortly in a few days on 7/10/20 - hopefully, AG will have them in-stock soon as well! :dblthumb2:
 
Regarding the lifetime warranty GG is all-in on this and it makes sense for their business model. They design in-house so designers use warranty returns to dial in their existing and future product improvements. If a specific component is breaking down (as opposed to wearing out) the designer is at a huge advantage over the competition who never gets to see that rung-out 4-year-old machine that quit. Theirs gets thrown in the scrap heap and they never get to investigate the root cause and improve future product whereas GG gets to see most of their broken units. The value of getting those broken units back is significant if you're in this for the long run. Suppose a machined casting or forging is breaking down in a certain way. It is easy to make engineering changes under the covers to a component where they can slipstream the improvement into their existing released product without anyone knowing or caring. They can work with their suppliers and vendors to implement the improvement and the product gets incrementally better in the process. It just means fewer warranty claims moving forward for GG and everyone is happy.

Secondly, they follow the Customers for Life business model that AG does. They go out of their way to delight their customers vis-a-vis the competition and it makes their customers' decisions much easier. For me, as a hobbyist, I lean towards AG and GG because of this. I know when a vendor will be there to "make it right" when necessary the buying process is much simpler. It eliminates any chance of buyer's remorse from getting burned by a less than scrupulous vendor.
 
If I hadn’t ordered one it would almost be funny...
AVAILABLE 7/17/20
 
^ to add...

firstly, Griot's Garage are a bunch of car guys and gals. they own a bunch of classic cars (and then some) and turn wrenches on them among other things like restoration projects and so forth. they didn't just slap their name on any given polisher (ex. BOSS polishers) and call it their own. they chose/selected each component/part piece by piece. there's a difference. while it's made in Asia (just like Apple products to their specs and quality) they are designed (drawn from scratch), tested, and engineered here in the USA, which include the liquids (they have their own in-house chemists) pads, and other accessories to go with it. for those who don't know, a handful (if not more) of their employees use to work at Meguiar's which brought you break through products like the DAMF system (helped change the way we do paint correction today) and the list goes on. like Mike Phillips, tons of detail wealth, knowledge, and experience among them all..

Griot's Garage has a very talented staff and very humble too, and each day brings more innovation and products (they work very hard every day and don't stop much like the energizer bunny). i have a large amount of respect for their business model and how they conduct themselves (much like AG) which can't be said about some companies in the industry. i've been a loyal customer for well over a decade and will continue to be because they the customers back and will not give the run around if a problem were to arise. they don't take issues/problems lightly and will do whatever it takes to remedy and improve the situation in all aspects. Griot's Garage aren't going anywhere anytime soon and will be around for a long time. also, their products just flat out work.

with all that's going on in the world these days, be careful on how you spend your hard earned dollars. so many companies are quick to take your money (like the IRS) but don't respond or make excuses (we didn't get your e-mail or message) when you need help/assistance with their product(s) and just keep avoiding you. i have no tolerance or patience for this type of behavior and companies like this shouldn't be in business. don't put your heard earned money into pockets of ungrateful people and/or companies...
 
WRAPT C5Z06 said:
I got a chance to try my new G21. Man, this thing is powerful!!! Really don’t see any need to use over speed 3, for the most part. Speed 2 is even useable. Build quality is legit. It’s not as smooth and vibration free as the Rupes. I really think the Griots long throws are tuned for THEIR pads. I don’t have any Griots 6.5” pads, but I do have a thinner pad like Griots(Rupes Mille 6.5”) and it was smoother than some thicker pads I tried. The G21 is priced right. I like it!


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Try it again with a 5in plate and various weight pads
.bet you'll get it smoother than any 6in plate combo
With that saidz I may buy one to compare against my old G21 and my other brand I import
Really hoping the 25mm eccentric swaps in....but won't hold my breath lol
 
Mike@ShineStruck said:
Try it again with a 5in plate and various weight pads
.bet you'll get it smoother than any 6in plate combo
With that saidz I may buy one to compare against my old G21 and my other brand I import
Really hoping the 25mm eccentric swaps in....but won't hold my breath lol
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If you do compare please post


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