Griots products and boss system, why I'm switching!

[Mike lambert]

I have been a dedicated Rupes and Meguiars user for a long time. recently as some of you know my friend Rod Kraft left Meguiars and went to work for Griots. As enthusiastic as he was about Meguiars, I felt this must mean Something! He came to the shop and we worked on a test hood with the Boss system and I was impressed to say the least.But what really impressed me was the machines.I had the opportunity to use a pre production one at NXT east and wasn't impressed ,the vibration was terrible.But whatever they've done has impressed me! After using the liquids for a few weeks I have been trying some of the other products also.So a week or two ago my Rupes 15 that was one of the first in the country finally gave up. So I purchased a Griots 15.After using it on several cars I am not going back! virtually no vibration,and I love the rubber grips.with the warranty and the time they give you to try it,I don't think that you can beat It! Now I am in no means knocking Rupes or Meguiars as they have been very good to me over the past years.And I know some have called them a knockoff , I think they have improved some aspects and I like the fact they tell me how to make the machine better and include the washer if I need it. So with that being said we are switching to all Griots products and with the exception of my I brid all Griots machines and products.I highly suggest you give them a try!

 

[Dereksdtail]

The boss creams are fun to use and work!!


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[custmsprty]

I have three Rupes tools and the GG6 and G21. I prefer my Duetto and always reach for it first. It's light and nimble and handles most tasks. When it doesn't give me the correction power I need I grab my "heavy" G21 LOL. What I like about the G21 is the interchangeable backing plates from 5"-6". I like the Boss pads too but not the price.

 

[Detailsbydaniel]

Griots has been making strides lately if you ask me. The boss system creams are second to none. I enjoy the pads and like they are sold in 2 pack with a decent package that is easy to store in a bag for on the go jobs. I still enjoy many other products but they have me wanting to try more of their lineup due to great results in everything I have tried. The g15 I have is a solid machine I didn't care for it compared to the rules I had used previously which was documented before, that being said since I have more seat time I have refined the way I use the g15 and overall am pleased with it at this point. Their warranty on machines continues to be outmatched so I can get over it running hotter and being marginally louder. Solutions were a nice set of gloves and some good tunes and I'm now happy.

 

[lndshark]

I'm tempted to give them a try as well. I was thinking of posting a question in a new topic: "Who's switched exclusively to Griot's." I have a variety of products now (mostly Meg's and PB's) but I'd love to try a single source/brand if it's feasible.

 

[JeffM]

I suppose its tomato tomato, but Rupes will be or are made in the USA, no brainer. Unless you really like chinese food

 

[custmsprty]

I suppose its tomato tomato, but Rupes will be or are made in the USA, no brainer. Unless you really like chinese food

Rupes tools will be "assembled in the USA" with their components being imported from Italy.

I'm all for buying "made" in the USA whenever possible or "assembled" in the USA as a second choice as Americans are employed in the assembly process.

I own three Rupes and two Griot's tools all of which were imported and I bought them from American businesses.

Being in manufacturing packaging sales my livelihood depends on it.

That being said just curious Jeff, whatever device you use to post here, where is it made?

 

[FUNX650]

recently...my friend Rod Kraft left
Meguiars and went to work for Griots.

As enthusiastic as he was about Meguiars,
I felt this must mean Something!


But what really impressed me
was the machines.

•Jason Rose---leaving Meguiar's to
go work at Rupes, USA---means an
even a bigger SOMETHING, IMHO.

•Griot's Machines:
-I've always been impressed with
Mr. Griot's highly regarded, and
incomparable Polisher warranties.


Bob

 

[JeffM]

Rupes tools will be "assembled in the USA" with their components being imported from Italy.

I'm all for buying "made" in the USA whenever possible or "assembled" in the USA as a second choice as Americans are employed in the assembly process.

I own three Rupes and two Griot's tools and I bought them from American businesses.

Being in manufacturing packaging sales my livelihood depends on it.

That being aid just curious Jeff, whatever device you use to post here, where is it made?

If there was a lap top that was 40 bucks more and made in the usa then this Asus, Id buy it. I drive a dodge, my wife drives a Jeep. Ive never owned a foreign car except my wifes bimmer back when. I shop at farms more often than not, I buy local honey yadda yadda. Room for improvement for sure, oh and my work boots are made in the usa redwings.

Any other nonsense you want to throw my way?

 

[custmsprty]

If there was a lap top that was 40 bucks more and made in the usa then this Asus, Id buy it. I drive a dodge, my wife drives a Jeep. Ive never owned a foreign car except my wifes bimmer back when. I shop at farms more often than not, I buy local honey yadda yadda. Room for improvement for sure, oh and my work boots are made in the usa redwings.

Any other nonsense you want to throw my way?

Sure, doesn't Fiat own Dodge LOL.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, also known as FCA, is an Italian-controlled multinational corporation

The CEO and executive management including twenty-two employees work between Auburn Hills, Michigan and Turin, Italy.[13] The other operating activities of the new group remained unchanged, with manufacturing, design and engineering facilities remaining in Turin, Italy, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States and other locations worldwide, including Canada, India, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Poland, and China.

This is pretty interesting:

In today's global economy, there's no easy way to determine just how American a car is. Cars.com's American-Made Index looks at cars on a model-by-model basis, not by manufacturer. It recognizes cars that are assembled here, using a high percentage of domestic parts, and which are bought in large numbers by American consumers.
Five of this year's eight AMI cars are from foreign-based automakers; the last time a Detroit Three vehicle topped the AMI was in 2014, when the Ford F-150 pickup truck ranked No. 1. (This year's F-150, like many other vehicles, fell below the AMI's 75-percent eligibility threshold for domestic-parts content.) But in a year when auto manufacturing has been the subject of controversy on the presidential campaign trail, it's important to remember the AMI rates cars, not automakers.

Read more at https://www.cars.com/articles/the-2...made-index-1420684865874/#DHcV2YIUbM5Acrl4.99

 

[axel06]

griots for the win !!!!

 

[FUNX650]

Sure, doesn't Fiat own Dodge LOL.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, also
known as FCA, is an Italian-controlled
multinational corporation.

In today's global economy...

I'll also go off-topic for an instant...

I'm a Car Guy. I don't care what vehicle
a person drives...as long as it's being
driven safely and sensibly.

•Global economy:
-Just so happens my favorite name of a
Global Owner/Manufacturer of vehicles is:
Tata Motors (India).



Bob

 

[custmsprty]

I'll also go off-topic for an instant...

I'm a Car Guy. I don't care what vehicle
a person drives...as long as it's being
driven safely and sensibly.

•Global economy:
-Just so happens my favorite name of a
Global Owner/Manufacturer of vehicles is:
Tata Motors (India).



Bob

Tata Tea is one of my customers, a division of Tata. :dblthumb2:

 

[VISITOR]

I'm all for buying "made" in the USA whenever possible or "assembled" in the USA

i am too if it's a good product. unfortunately, we've (the family) owned a whirlpool microwave that was a piece of junk and didn't last even two years before replacing it. also own a GE washer and dryer that are crap as well. the front electric module on the washer had to be replaced within a year and the dryer tumbler fin was defective as well. never again will i buy another product from either company. we've had good luck with LG and Samsung products which would be next on the list if the formention were to go bad again...

 

[craigdt]

Eh, this topic always degrades into China vs italy/usa.
It's too bad, because the good info gets lost.

Interested to hear more info from the users of the Boss system!

 

[VISITOR]

the BOSS polishers were built from the ground up from with each component scrutinized and chosen. if you look at some of the reviews (chad/rasky) he saw the internals and mentioned they weren't cheap looking (cowbell for instance) compared to the rupes. it's tiresome to keep saying that they are rupes knock-offs when they only have the similiar/same throw in common. why doesn't anyone criticize any other pc-style DA that is not a porter cable as much then? chad/rasky. marc/marc08ex, bill/autoconcierge, will give you an honest opinion in which they have and said they are not knock-offs just to name a few. your money is your voice and you buy what you like on what you see about the product and company. it's good to have choices these days and there is no wrong one if you like their product. my hats off to GG and they keep climbing up the ladder and to quote what jeff brown said in a video, "we're just getting started, we got our foot on the gas"... :xyxthumbs:

 

[chefwong]

How hard or easy does the polish wipe off....aka, soft paint post polishing marring..

 

[custmsprty]

i am too if it's a good product. unfortunately, we've (the family) owned a whirlpool microwave that was a piece of junk and didn't last even two years before replacing it. also own a GE washer and dryer that are crap as well. the front electric module on the washer had to be replaced within a year and the dryer tumbler fin was defective as well. never again will i buy another product from either company. we've had good luck with LG and Samsung products which would be next on the list if the formention were to go bad again...

I hear you but..... Two Samsung refrigerators, 3 Samsung washers (one completely replaced under geek squad 3 years ago and it just had the whole basket replaced two months ago too, $650.00 covered under geek squad warranty) and two dishwashers (latest of which is sitting broken) also my Samsung dryer heating coil burnt out, I fixed it myself, I'll stay away from Samsung forever. My GE Microwave did blow up after six months, whole board went out. I've come to the conclusion that pretty much most appliances these days are junk. Bought an LG refrigerator, to my amazement it's made in Communist China :doh:

 

[VISITOR]

I hear you but..... Two Samsung refrigerators, 3 Samsung washers (one completely replaced under geek squad 3 years ago and it just had the whole basket replaced two months ago too, $650.00 covered under geek squad warranty) and two dishwashers (latest of which is sitting broken) also my Samsung dryer heating coil burnt out, I fixed it myself, I'll stay away from Samsung forever. My GE Microwave did blow up after six months, whole board went out. I've come to the conclusion that pretty much most appliances these days are junk. Bought an LG refrigerator, to my amazement it's made in Communist China :doh:

i'll tell you one thing, i'll stay clear from any whirlpool and GE product lol. i haven't really experienced anything with samsung (knock on wood), though i do like the LG phones (currently have a LG4) better than the samsung which i've had in the past. personal preference...

 

[Mike lambert]

I find the machine to be more comfortable for me, I just like the fact that they give me options for the machine without voiding any warranty. I will be buying a 21 shortly. The fast correcting cream is as good as any compound out there including Jescar which I was in love with.And you gotta love no dust!