Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher 10901 – 1000-Watt Dual Action Buffer for Car Detailing, Polishing, Waxing, Swirl and Scratch Removal – 6" Backing Plate, Variable Speed, Ergonomic Grip

I MADE MY WIFE'S 2019 TOYOTA RAV 4 BUGUNDY RED FINISK LOOK BRAND NEW! A LITTLE POLISH SQUEEZED OUT ON THE PAINT, AND THIS BUFFER SPINS DEEP SCRATCHES OUT, AND AFTER WIPR OFF AND BUFF, THE DEPTH OF THE SHINE IS LIKE LOOKING INTO A REFLECTING POOL OF WATER! GREAT QUALITY BUFFER, WHEN YOU ARE TOTALLY IN CONTROL OF THE PRESSURE, SPEED AND SHINE! FOLLOW UP WITH CERAMIC COATING, AND YOU HAVE A NEW SHOWROOM SHINE, READY FOR WINTER SALT PTOTECTION! A NÈEDED TOLL IN YOUR ARSENAL- GO WITH THIS ONE !!! 5 STAR REVIEW.

I was on the fence when I was looking for a buffer / polisher but finally made the investment to get this. Its super easy to use feels solid and after using it the paint shine is amazing! Should have bought one sooner.. much easier than trying to hand wax and the results look better.

I am a first time user when it comes to polishers. So I have nothing to compare too. With that being said.. This is a quality machine for a reasonable price. I have no issues or complaints. Its not super loud. Nice and smooth, vibration isn't an issue. After lots of research, I did the 5 inch backplate conversion. Runs good. No stalling. I did a 2 step correction on a heavily scratched pickup truck. For the first step, I used Buff and Shine URO-Fiber Microfiber Pads, paired with Sonax CutMax. And for the 2nd step, I used Lake Country HDO Black finishing pads, with Sonax Perfect Finish. Again, I'm a first timer and I got excellent results from steps above. I chose these products based on knowledge gathered from reading through many different detailing groups/pages/forums and countless hours of videos watched. Lol. I know there's probably better products and better methods, but this worked excellent for me. 10/10 would recommend the Griots Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher.

I got this for personal use, have done lots of detailing in the past.

As the title says, this is a great tool. That doesn't mean there aren't things I dislike about it, though. The G9 has been reviewed and videoed to death, but I'll add my thoughts anyway. I'm not totally inexperienced in auto detailing, okay? First, the trigger lock. It's poorly designed and badly located on the G9. Whoever designed it should be made to go sit in a corner for a while, wearing one of those pointy hats to focus his thoughts. The trigger lock isn't large enough for really good touch control. The user has to really make an effort to engage it. It doesn't stick up enough from the tool's body to be felt really well, and it doesn't always engage on the first try. I've actually had to remove the tool from the sheet metal and LOOK at the button to make sure it's on. That's a pain in the butt. A simple slider switch or even a toggle would've worked better than the push button. Or just make the button BIGGER and with a more positive click-stop! It's simply not a natural movement to engage the trigger lock. Second, the lock-in power cord. Well, it doesn't always lock in, okay? The one on my G9 has come loose several times, and yes, I do know how to plug a cord in to a tool. Another pain in the butt. You're polishing away and all of a sudden you lose power. Frustrating to say the least. The only real advantage to having a removable cord is that it makes it easier to store the tool when you're done with the job. One final caveat, and it has nothing to do with quality or function. The G9 is not a lightweight piece of equipment. It weighs 5 pounds without the cord. Five pounds doesn't sound like much, but after using the tool for 15 minutes or longer on vertical body panels, it seems to be increasing in weight by the minute. You'll feel this in your shoulders. So be prepared for that. All in all, the G9 is worth the price and does a fantastic job once you really begin to understand the techniques of paint correction and polishing with it. Just be aware that it isn't as easy as it looks in Griot's promotional and "how to" videos. Bottom line? The G9 is a quality piece of equipment. Don't be afraid to spend your money on it. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.

Very good stuff! Well balanced tons of power

Great Machine

Smooth and efficient DA. Has plenty of power. Makes it easy to keep the pad spinning compared to some other brands. Makes polishing quick and easy. Highly recommend

I tried a few polishers before buying this one and I must say that the quality/price ratio is really unbeatable. I am not a professional but I wanted something that allowed me to do quality work on my cars. The machine is really quiet compared to a lower end and it is really comfortable to use. It is also rather light, which allows working several hours without stopping. I use it as much for the bodywork as for the headlights. I would recommend it to everyone who wants their own machine!

Excelente calidad.

Time will tell how durable this machine is, however it has a lifetime warranty so I'm not worried. Very comfortable to use and lets you cover a lot of surface area quickly. I know there are some people discontent about it being a fixed speed trigger, but I found you can fan the trigger to get it spinning slowly while spreading the polish initially. Also, for complaints about vibration, you are probably not centering the pad correctly, pressing at an angle, insufficient product, or the pad itself is damaged/unbalanced. Also, it will stall out if you try to squeeze it in tight areas, which is no surprise as you should use a smaller 2 or 3" pad in those areas. Great product.

Recomendada Al 100 súper buena máquina!

Buen producto