Does anyone have g9 da polisher from griots

I have one as well. Just did a full job with it for one of our members here who wanted to know my thoughts. I like it and am glad I have it!
 
Bull6791- I`m glad you got some reassurance on the G9. I`d *figured* they were OK, but best to ask somebody who`s actually used the thing. You might look into the GG pads/products too as *so many* here think they`re great. If I ever run out of my (so old!) stuff, I`ll probably go that route myself.
 
How is the G9 machine at applying wax and sealants or is there a better machine.
Another question what is better applying sealants or waxes with a machine or by hand. Thanks
 
How is the G9 machine at applying wax and sealants or is there a better machine.

It oughta be fine. I`d think twice about using a (truly) long-throw unit like a 21mm for LSPing, but can`t think of any reason at all why the G9 wouldn`t be perfectly OK. (FWIW. my fave LSPing machines are my Cyclos, and they`re considered "long-throw" units even though I wouldn`t have called them that myself.)
Another question what is better applying sealants or waxes with a machine or by hand. Thanks

Gotta define what you mean by "better". With a conventional wax I can get a minutely better results in the sense of more spherical beads and what I believe to be an equally minute increase in appearance (but I`d have to use a Glossmeter to know for sure..it`s nothing anybody would notice IRL).

I *always* use a *LOT* more product applying by machine, which has zero upsides and various (potential) downsides.

BUT OTOH, the physical motions of using a machine are different from those employed when doing it manually, and some will find that significant (on either side of the fence).

FWIW#2, I sometimes buff LSP residue off by machine with MF bonnets. Functionally, there utterly minute diffs similar to the by-machine application, but this approach does lend itself to a sort of (what I term) "psuedo-spitshining" (which can really bite you if you do it incorrectly).

99% of the time I`ll be finished LSPing anything (even big vehicles) by hand in afar less time it`d take to get out/set up/clean up/put away a polisher, let alone the time it`d take to clean all the excess product out of the (machine) pads since it wastes so much product. (If cleaning excess product out of a by-hand LSPing pad takes more than a few minutes then something`s very wrong IMO.)

Now that I`ve shot holes through the by-machine approach, just watch me decide I want to do it that way myself the next time :D Bottom line IMO: it`s just personal preference.
 
Here is Griot`s Garage product user Mike lambert`s started thread on the G9:
MUST READ Post #23 in this thread by Autopian All-Star and Ph.D of Detail Product Testing and Analysis, Loach.
https://www.autopia.org/forums/machine-polishing-sanding/191041-griots-g9.html

This is Mike lambert`s initial use of and opinions on the G9 thread: (another MUST READ)
https://www.autopia.org/forums/machine-polishing-sanding/191064-opinion-g9.html?highlight=

The G9 comes with a 6" backing plate from the factory, but it can be fitted with their 5" plate.
So if you have a collection and major investment in 5" or 5-1/2" pads
OR if you like the idea of using a 5" plate and pad because it is easier to control and get into panel body curves, consider upgrading to this 5" backing plate.
Here is a thread by Autopian All-Star and World-Class Extraordinaire Detailer, Sizzle Chest and his detailing exploits of an Audi A6 using the G9 with a 5" plate (Thanks for doing that for me!!!):
https://www.autopia.org/forums/click-brag-the-detailers-showcase/191849-2020-audi-a6.html?highlight=
 
I`ve used my G9 a handful of times now on three cars and have enjoyed it so far.
I got it last fall when it came out. (knock on wood) I`ve had no issues with it at all. Seems quiet enough and smooth enough to me. Been using the 6" stock backplate and mainly 6" Buff and Shine Euro Foam pads. Used it to polish the glass on my car too after a tint place scratched it badly with a 5" backing plate and CarPro Ceriglass kit and their Rayon pads.
 


I have a G9, and a G8. LUV them both !!!!!!!
HOWEVER, after 10 months my G8 "quit working !! After just " 1 " phone call, I was issued a #, so I could send it back

It " took, exactly 4 days to get it back" !!!!!! EXCELLANT service IMO !!!!!!!!
 
Risky Bizness- Hey, thanks for posting about your experiences with the G8 and GG`s customer service (the unit dying surprised me, the good service did not).
 
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