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I want to get a G9 (first buffer for me) and use it to touch up our 3 cars. Each car is different in its condition.

2008 Accord Coupe -metallic grey - son’s daily - some swirling but not horrible has some water staining and such. Rock chips are present but overall decent condition considering age.

2016 Acura TLX - pearl white - wife’s daily. She’s a drive through car wash junkie and drives through the car wash by her office about 3 times a week. You be the judge of the condition of the paint.

2019 Sierra AT4 - pacific blue metallic. My daily - paint is new and in good condition.

If I had $350 to spend on a buffer and accessories/pads/chemicals...what would you suggest I get?

Thanks

Brian
 
If it were me, I would compliment the G9 with either Griot's Boss pads, or Lake Country flat pads.

As for products, the Griot's Boss Creams are hard to beat for performance, price, and ease of use.

I would also get a good array of quality MF towels, a pad cleaning brush, and pad cleaner (rejuvenator). McKee's Polishing Pad Cleaner is my favorite.
 
do you own any other polishers? if not, i would consider the GG6 (currently in the outlet store). you can use the code (wkend25) for the current sale which is 25% off, and will knock the price down to $112.49 (normally $149.99). with this polisher you can equip it with a smaller backing plate/pads, where as with the G9 they recommend using only the 5" & 6" backing plates with it. normally, single unit polishers are excluded from any discount so this is a great deal. later down the line you can purchase the G9 (or perhaps a long throw G15/21) and delegate the GG6 to a smaller pad set-up if so desired. just a thought...

Griots Garage 6 Inch Random Orbital Polisher Free Pads with Purchase!
 
@visitor -

I do not own a polisher currently. While my nature is to dive head first into getting what I need all at once, I also realize that once I get our vehicles to a certain point, it’s about maintaining that and I would rather not have a ton of stuff sitting around only getting used a few times here and there.

I do believe that with tools it’s buy once/cry once and to get good things that last.

Thanks,

Brian
 
Might be a wise recommendation by Visitor to go with the GG6 instead.
Many highly praise the GG6, and it will come with the lifetime warrantee, just like all other Griots Polishers.

The difference with the G9, is a little better ergonomics, a difference of only 1mm in throw.

But like Visitor says, the cost savings can supply the GG6 with 2-3 additional Backing Plates. a 5" GG Vented, a 3-7/8" LC Yelllow Urethane Plate which can then host 4" Pads, and the Heavy Duty 3" GG Plate for 3" Pads.
That will give you a total of 4 Backing Plates to use. The G9 comes with a 6" Backing Plate.

I've found a number of times where even 5.5" Pads proved difficult to use in tight spots, curves, around mirrors and trim, A and B Pillars, License Plate Coves, Mirrors, etc. Many smaller and average sized cars have tons of areas that are a bit "tight" IMO.

Thus there will be a greater degree of versatility with the GG6.

Of course your choice. If you can afford it, get both!
 
I could get both but I’m not sure I need both of them right now.

Sounds like the GG6 is the way to go. Now to start building my GG6 kit instead.
 
If you’re only getting one machine go for the G9. The improvement over the GG6 is huge.
 
BSoares said:
If you’re only getting one machine go for the G9. The improvement over the GG6 is huge.
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Like Mike P. said, the G9 will turn and churn those pads, but most say the GG6 has good power to also correct well.
Both can stall in certain instances since both are free wheeling D/As.

I know, a tough choice, and probably not sensible to have both machines, at least not at first.
 
MarkD51 said:
Like Mike P. said, the G9 will turn and churn those pads, but most say the GG6 has good power to also correct well.
Both can stall in certain instances since both are free wheeling D/As.

I know, a tough choice, and probably not sensible to have both machines, at least not at first.
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Power is not the biggest improvement in my opinion. The ergonomics, lighter body, detachable cord, added cooling for the pads, those are the big ones. Polishing is a chore and if you can be more comfortable doing it, you’ll have better results due to less cutting corners that can happen when tired or just wanting to get it done quick.
 
MarkD51 said:
Like Mike P. said, the G9 will turn and churn those pads, but most say the GG6 has good power to also correct well.
Both can stall in certain instances since both are free wheeling D/As.

I know, a tough choice, and probably not sensible to have both machines, at least not at first.
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BOTH machines are excellent choices but i give the nod to the GG6 because of the versatility as GG doesn't recommend using any other size backing plate other than the 5" and 6" with G9 (second video below at 10:20 mark). with that said, the GG6 is like having a few machines in one and for someone who doesn't own any other polisher, it would make more sense at this time. by all means, when more funds are available i would purchase the G9 as well! btw, i love my GG6 and could never part with it. i've mentioned many times before that every detailer/enthusiast should own at least one pc-style DA polisher in their detailing arsenal and still believe it...

 
VISITOR said:
BOTH machines are excellent choices but i give the nod to the GG6 because of the versatility as GG doesn't recommend using any other size backing plate other than the 5" and 6" with G9 (second video below at 10:20 mark). with that said, the GG6 is like having a few machines in one and for someone who doesn't own any other polisher, it would make more sense at this time. by all means, when more funds are available i would purchase the G9 as well! btw, i love my GG6 and could never part with it. i've mentioned many times before that every detailer/enthusiast should own at least one pc-style DA polisher in their detailing arsenal and still believe it...

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Placed my order.

GG6
12 pk 6.5 LC pads (black and orange mostly and a couple of green ones)
6 pk 3” LC pads and griots backing plate
Black fire one step
303 protectant (with free wipes)
Griots rubber and vinyl protectant

All under $300


Forgot the pad cleaning brush!!! Dang it!

What else should I have got?
 
brianc636 said:
Placed my order.

GG6
12 pk 6.5 LC pads (black and orange mostly and a couple of green ones)
6 pk 3” LC pads and griots backing plate
Black fire one step
303 protectant (with free wipes)
Griots rubber and vinyl protectant

All under $300


Forgot the pad cleaning brush!!! Dang it!

What else should I have got?
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How about the backing plate for the small pads?
 
brianc636 said:
Placed my order.

GG6
12 pk 6.5 LC pads (black and orange mostly and a couple of green ones)
6 pk 3” LC pads and griots backing plate
Black fire one step
303 protectant (with free wipes)
Griots rubber and vinyl protectant

All under $300


Forgot the pad cleaning brush!!! Dang it!

What else should I have got?
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microfiber towels, foam applicators, rinseless wash concentrate (use for multiple applications such as quick detailer, waterless wash and what the name implies) and a few other things if you haven't already have them..
 
I just went through the same thing as you deciding what to get about a month or so ago, brianc636.
If I had access the same deal as you can get on the GG6 now, I would definitely have gone the same way VISITOR suggested too. I wish prices where better on this stuff up here :/
 
I have a swirl killer mini (designed like the gg6). And a boss G15 (like A g9). For doing a car in one sitting the new ergonomics of the g9 and weight cutting make a far better polisher. I do like the ability to mod down to a 3” especially if you decide on second (I like the long throw). I spent a good chunk on machines but coulda did worse.

If I were doing it all over today would go G9 with a dedicated 3 inch. Probably the new flex pixie. I’ve tried the lake country flats, CCS and Boss pads and the boss is a better pad in my opinion. Haven’t tried the thin pros which are probably same better. Either way whatever most people buy will get the job done. Just don’t cheap out on pads or product. Their more important than the machine.

Lastly with the Gg6 90% of what I read most people’s opinion is to go from the 6.5 to the 5.5 backing plate


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I ended up canceling my order and re-ordering everything with 5.5” pads (LC flat).

I got mostly orange, a couple of black ones and a couple of blue ones.

I’m sure I’ll end up with more pads once I do one of our vehicles.

Thanks everyone.
 
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