Question on the Griots Orbital Buffer

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Ok. I have made my mind after a long consideration and research and I concluded that between the PC 7424XP and the Meguiars Orbital, that the Griots is perhaps the best one out of those two.
I already own a Flex and a regular PC 7424, this particular buffer is a gift for my nephew who is starting to learn the art of detailing.
I wanted something powerful and at the same time user friendly...
The Griots in my mind fits the bill

With that said, I'm going to order the 5" BP as I understand the Griots comes with a 6" BP...
Now the question...
What else does the Griots come with in its box?
For what I've read and was able to put together information, is it true that it comes with a pair of carbon spare brushes?
Thank you in advance
 
Z06-Goose said:
Ok. I have made my mind after a long consideration and research and I concluded that between the PC 7424XP and the Meguiars Orbital, that the Griots is perhaps the best one out of those two.
I already own a Flex and a regular PC 7424, this particular buffer is a gift for my nephew who is starting to learn the art of detailing.
I wanted something powerful and at the same time user friendly...
The Griots in my mind fits the bill

With that said, I'm going to order the 5" BP as I understand the Griots comes with a 6" BP...
Now the question...
What else does the Griots come with in its box?
For what I've read and was able to put together information, is it true that it comes with a pair of carbon spare brushes?
Thank you in advance
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yes it does. It also seems to me mine came with a bag also but I can't remember for sure.
 
Z06-Goose said:
Ok. I have made my mind after a long consideration and research and I concluded that between the PC 7424XP and the Meguiars Orbital, that the Griots is perhaps the best one out of those two.
I already own a Flex and a regular PC 7424, this particular buffer is a gift for my nephew who is starting to learn the art of detailing.
I wanted something powerful and at the same time user friendly...
The Griots in my mind fits the bill

With that said, I'm going to order the 5" BP as I understand the Griots comes with a 6" BP...
Now the question...
What else does the Griots come with in its box?
For what I've read and was able to put together information, is it true that it comes with a pair of carbon spare brushes?
Thank you in advance
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a manual, wrench, and a set of spare brushes...
 
Spare brushes, wrench for backing removal and a allen key to adjust or remove the handle.
 
Don't forget what else is in the box...lifetime warranty! I just had to send mine in and they sent me out a replacement no questions asked. 11 business days from the date I shipped it in to the date the new one was on my porch (today!!).
 
I've had mine for 4 yrs, love it and like said earlier...LIFETIME WARRANTY!

Sent from my SPH-M930 using AG Online
 
wdmaccord said:
Don't forget what else is in the box...lifetime warranty! I just had to send mine in and they sent me out a replacement no questions asked. 11 business days from the date I shipped it in to the date the new one was on my porch (today!!).
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Wow!!!
That's a good thing to know!
 
Great. Give the boy a 5" backing plate,

lake country 5 inch backing plate, 5 inch backin plate, 5 inch hook and loop backing plate

2x Orange, 2x White, 2x Gray of those:

Lake Country 5 1/2 x 7/8 inch Beveled Edge Pads 6 Pack, foam pad kit, build a kit, buffing pads, curved edge pads

What about this? He worths a pack!

Meguiars DA Microfiber Cutting Discs, compounding discs, cutting pads

Now to the 3" plate:

3 Inch Dual Action Flexible Backing Plate, da backing plate, random orbital backing plate

Couple cutting:

Meguiars DA Microfiber Cutting Discs, cutting pads, compounding pads

Triple Polishing:

Griot's Garage 3 Inch Orange Polishing Foam Pads, Griots foam polishing pads, Griots orange foam pads

Triple Finishing:

Griot’s Garage 3 Inch Black Finishing Pad, Set of 3


Onto the products:

An AIO: BLACKFIRE Total Polish & Seal, polish and wax, cleaner wax, car polish

Quality Polishes: BLACKFIRE compound and finishing polish

Seal the job: DP Poli-Coat Paint Sealant, polymer paint sealant, auto paint sealant, DP Policoat paint sealant, paint sealer

Why not try some great SMAT? Meguiars Ultimate Compound & Polish Combo

3 units of quality MF towel:
Gold Plush Jr. Microfiber Towel, microfiber buffing towel, micro fiber towel

Pack it on a Bag:

BLACKFIRE Detailer's Bag


Call Nick, and ask for him to take care of your order.

(*all content above are mere suggestions)

Best Wishes, Uncle!
 
If he's going to use the Megs DA MF system, I'd get their 5" backing plate to go with it - W67A I think is the number.
 
Make sure to throw away the spare brushes. Griots costomer service informed me if you replace the brushes you void the warranty.
 
Do remember that the GG polisher spins faster than a PC, so when you're dealing with pads or compounds that have speed limitations (such as MF), you may want to go half a speed lower than recommended for a PC.

Bill
 
Belair said:
If he's going to use the Megs DA MF system, I'd get their 5" backing plate to go with it - W67A I think is the number.
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I'm not sure, right now I think I'm going to stasrt him up with a basic beginners kit...
As he makes progress and learn, then I will get him involved onto some other things, but for now it's just to break him in :xyxthumbs:
 
ski2 said:
Make sure to throw away the spare brushes. Griots costomer service informed me if you replace the brushes you void the warranty.
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Seriously?
I thought that if they provide the brushes is with the expectation that you can replace them, right?
This doesn't make sense, it's actually kind of funny! :)
 
Z06-Goose said:
Seriously?
I thought that if they provide the brushes is with the expectation that you can replace them, right?
This doesn't make sense, it's actually kind of funny! :)
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Does the manual have instructions on brush replacement, or does it not even mention that a replacement set is included?
 
The manual does not even mention the brushes. GG Customer Service explained they have tried to get the brushes eliminated by their manufacturer, but to no avail. Silly I know, but why even take the chance of voiding your warranty by replacing the brushes when in most cases Griots replaces problem units with a new polisher.
 
ski2 said:
The manual does not even mention the brushes. GG Customer Service explained they have tried to get the brushes eliminated by their manufacturer, but to no avail. Silly I know, but why even take the chance of voiding your warranty by replacing the brushes when in most cases Griots replaces problem units with a new polisher.
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Replacing the brushes, is not a big deal, I've replaced the brushes on my FLEX XC 3401 with no issues, and that's just about it, when it comes down to machine failure.
I own a PC7424 that's been with me for 10 years and brushes and a new cord have been the only two things I've had to replace
At least on the Flex it's a plug and play type deal, no soldering or any special skills needed
 
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