New 3 Inch Polisher from Griot's Garage and it is Awesome!!!!!!

[@no_handle_required]

Best thing about Griot's is their customer service. Products are on par with any other company, but the fact that they respond and take care of their customers is priceless.

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Yes they have great customer service

[@mynsxt6]

Wonderful review as usual, just watched Papasmurf's review right on point!!!!! You guys have great detailing channels, so I never have to re-invent the wheel!!!!!

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

mynsxt6 Thank you so much!

[@MNpicker]

Awesome review FAB!! I truly believe a good 3" polisher is an essential part of any detailers arsenal. They definitely have their place👍🏻👍🏻

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

MNpicker Thanks! A 3 inch polisher is definitely a must have if doing any kind of paint correction.

[@Phriendlymd]

Well done! Nice new 2-3 inch polisher! They’ve really upped their game and it shows. Like you said, hats off to Griots for making great products and tools!

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Phriendlymd Thanks! When Griot’s releases something you know they have been testing and testing to make sure it’s up to there standards before releasing it.

[@jlmagana]

Hey Fab, since I'm disabled, I'm saving little by little to put together the monies to get my G8.. AWESOME VIDEO.. Leo Magana

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Leo Magana It is a great little polisher! Thank you

[@anthonygasparini1734]

Griot's is the King! I have both the G9 & G8 awesome tools!

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

They make great stuff!

[@bstewartexecutivecarcare6953]

Great review. I have watched 4-5 reviews of this machine and none have had anything bad enough to justify not buying it. I have the G9 and now I think I'll have to pull the trigger (another bad pun)and buy it's little brother. I had been looking at a few different brands but the cost and the warranty (and Griots customer service is very good) make me think this is the one to go for. Thanks for sharing your thoughts 👍✌️🇺🇸

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

B Stewart ExecutiveCarCare Thanks brother! It’s all around a great machine. The lifetime warranty Griot’s gives a huge selling point IMO. You are welcome

[@ryanmulhearn8843]

Great review and showing various combinations of pads and polishes. I’ll need to look into the BOSS line more.

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Ryan Mulhearn Thank you! The BOSS line is fantastic. Very user friendly and absolutely no dusting to worry about.

[@kawtriples]

I just bought the G8 and expect to receive it on Monday. When I get an item like this I like to view videos on KZbin about the item. I'm sure you're the same way. Your video here is the best one of all the G8 videos that are on here. By far. I'm sure I'll be watching it again when my new polisher arrives.

[@jaredtippets6255]

Same

[@Gary_Rigs]

Just ordered this and the G9 based on your reviews. Thx brother

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Awesome! You are welcome

[@lead-dog]

Hey FAB...this lead dog from the Griot’s Garage show tonight. Great to meet you. Hope you are doing well. I love GG products. I am recently retired and just a rookie but I’m learning and getting some projects for pay. Really looking forward to the Amelia Concours next week! I got G9 for Christmas plus a lot of other stuff.

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

lead dog Hey good to see you! Thanks for checking the channel out. I also love Griot’s products in fact I own just about everything they sell. Their products are top notch and have never let me down. The G9 is a great little machine. The G8 is also an awesome machine.

[@lead-dog]

@@FABAutomotiveDetailingThanks FAB. I can't wait to get the G8. Can't wait to find a few more cars to work on either. I will be watching some of your back issues and will be a regular member of the FAB Automotive Detailing family. Really impressive that you have 16k + subscribers. That's awesome. Keep up the great work.

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

lead dog The FAB Family continues to grow and we are happy to have you!

[@MeanBee392]

Awesome review brother! Adam's Polishes also has detachable cord polisher but Griot's was the first. That looks like a really awesome little 3 / 2 inch polisher and a HUGH improvement from your old one with lots of power! A small polisher is a must for small trunks, pillars and so on. Loved the review brother.

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

MeanBee392 Thanks brother! Yeah it is a huge improvement over the old version. Definitely need a small polisher on every detail. Thanks

[@usi9fl]

Great review and demo.... My new G8 will arrive later this week, a replacement for the old 3"

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Thanks! The G8 is way better then the old 3 inch as you will soon find out

[@PapaSmurf918Detail]

Awesome video man!!! I was waiting for this! Its killing me to stare at mine in my box! Gonna do the same and unbox it as well. That thing looks LEGIT! FCC+MFCP = HEAVEN SENT!!! Haha great review. Like how you did each pad to show what to expect👍👍 man that metallic is blinding on that hood!! Lol now go eat some pizza!🍕🍕🍕😂

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

PapaSmurf918 Thanks brother! I’m sure it is killing you! 😂 I figured I would show it that way so people have an idea of what to expect. Pizza for lunch sounds like a great idea! 😃

[@OuzoLouGarage]

Great now I'm going have to get the G8. You have room for me Taco man

[@dj9151]

hmmmmmm, looks like I might have to make an order with Griots.. Again! Great job FAB! Loved seeing the different pads and correcting creams etc....

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

dj 91 Thank you! I figured it was a good way to show how it does.

[@dj9151]

@@FABAutomotiveDetailing You nailed it Sir!

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

dj 91 Thank you!

[@catguy64]

Great video.. I have it and am learning about the Boss creams and which ones to use with the right pad..thanks for showing us DIY'ers do a better job.

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Mark Soucie Thanks! The BOSS Polishes are great because you can use any pad with any cream to increase or decrease cut. They are very effective and user friendly. You are welcome

[@chipdiamond2628]

Just bought my today cant wait to try it out

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

It’s a great little polisher!

[@beerme_2]

Great video and opinions. I have the G8 and G9 (thanks to you and your channel reviews) can’t wait to use them. Between you and Apex I have acquired quite a bit of detailing products. thanks for keeping the economy going ,Griots should provide you with a commission. he he!

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

BeerMe2 Enjoy Thank you! You will like both polishers. Nah the free polisher is good enough for me. Thanks

[@DetailingVibes]

Awesome Review man!!! Cant wait for more reviews on products from the bests! Keep up the good work!

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

DetailingVibes2006 Thank you!

[@Agent77X]

Yeah, the higher the speed rate, the more you are in polishing mode! I typically use 12,000 rpm to put a great shine on the hood! Do it in one spot for a good hour and you can see it really shine! Piano black gloss!

[@SuperWave420]

They have a one inch adapter now for the G8.

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

I saw that! Probably going to pick one up

[@johnjg121]

mine stopped working after third time G9 brushes look brand new I don’t know what’s wrong you said they replace them

[@CarlosLopez-gv8cx]

Omg griots do a fantastic job

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Carlos Lopez Yes they do!

[@fiouable]

Nice little machine .Thanks for the review.

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Simon99 Yes it is! You are welcome

[@keepinitclean]

Thank you for the great review.

[@chuckwicksimmons5813]

Hay fab It's been minute and since you have been making videos you've always talked about how it's always been underpowered .now I think they're listening well I guess this is another one that I'm going to have to pick up and purchase.

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Chuckwick Simmons Hey man good to see you! Yeah the old one was way under powered. I’m glad they listened and made a great machine.

[@mutatedgenome]

Griot's now has a 13mm 3" DA available, the G13. Is there a situation where using a G8 would be the better option?

[@jaykid007]

Man that thing is sweet!🔥💯

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Jason Davis It is sweet!!!

[@keithfirebird7618]

Thanks for the review Brian 👍

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Keith Firebird You are welcome!

[@nofsgiven3855]

That’s what failed on my flex PXE that cable man!.. is smart on there part

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Edward Bautista As all machines get older unfortunately the chord is the first thing to go.

[@jack4321able]

Can this be used with very fine grit sanding discs to finish plexiglass edges?

[@johnlanore599]

Hey man nice videos, thanks for all the info. Do you suggest the 5inch backing plate on the g9 or g15 or g21? I am practicing and wanna do my blk gmc sierra this summer and coat it. I habe a g21 boss but wondered if 5 is better than 6inch Im also gonna grab the g8 or g13 for my small work. Have you tried the g13? Im practicing on a test panel and detailing boats so im gettin practice on polishing and overlapping and such. Do you like wool or microfiber for a 2 step correction? I have some diy detail foam backed wool pads and some yellow gold standard waffle foam for finishing but havnt used em yet. My blk truck has some light swirls and I want to get it close to perfect before I coat it. I have diy ceramic coating already and a lake country 4000 pad washer I just want to have all the info before I pull the trigger I held off on getting a bunch of pads, I have the oberk system there microfiber and foam that goes with there polish and compound also like I said the diy gold standard system. I also grabbed the koch chemie 2 part pad and polish system. I am going to grab some foam hdo ccs lake country pads. I just want to have everyrhing when I go forward with it. Whats your take? I know that pad/ compounds are different on every paint. Its just confusing with all the info out there. Where should I start with what I got? I know that ill do a test spot justnot surw if the foam would take care of it or if I should start with rhe diy wool which lake country manufactures. Thanks in advance for any info!! Keep up the great videos man..

[@bpsdetailing8822]

Thank you for the review! I am a big fan of the BOSS line as well, the whole line is really great. Since you said you don't really use foam, I highly recommend you try out the Rupes UHS foam pad and UHS compound. Nothing comes close to the level of correction and finishing ability on Ultra Hard Surfaces (UHS) as the Rupes UHS system (and no, I am not a "Rupes Fan Boy") I put the UHS system up against Griot's Fast CC and Sonax Cutmax (my top 2 favorite compounds) with Meguiar's and Griot's microfiber pads, Lake Country Extra Heavy Cut foam pads, UroFiber Wool pads - and on Ultra Hard clear coats the Rupes UHS can't be beat. When it comes to anything other than very hard clear it is a different story, but as a pro it will save you a ton of time any money when you run in to very hard clear coat. Cheers!

[@renemadera1]

I love griots garage fast correcting cream. Do you have to follow up with correction cream or perfection cream before applying wax or can you go straight to wax after fast correcting cream?

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

pancho villa I love it too! It really depends on the paint. Most of the time with a microfiber pad you won’t have to follow up with anything else.

[@greggriffin3242]

Your videos are great very informative what microfiber pads do you recommend to use with fast correcting or correct and cream

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Thank you! I recommend a BOSS microfiber pad with fast correcting cream and an orange pad for correcting cream.

[@moogs]

Link to pad?

[@norcalspitshine9067]

Nice video man I wish I would've bought the newer one. You definitely have to pay attention to the older one. Oh well just have to buy the newer one another SHINEE tool lol.

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Ben Hedrick Thank you! The old one works it just takes more time and patience.

[@norcalspitshine9067]

@@FABAutomotiveDetailing yep

[@Carlos.Rivera]

What about G6 vs G9

[@tomz1220]

I love my G9, so when they came out with the G8 I had to resist the urge to add one to my toolbox.. I lost the battle and It will be here tomorrow :)

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Sometimes we lose the battle but the loss is worth it! 😂 You will love it

[@RAMREBEL22]

Just got my g8. So good so far!

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

I love it! It is a beast vs the old Griot’s 3 inch.

[@oneofakindkev5259]

i like it just for the fact that the cord comes off

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

smash ahoe That is a cool feature with these polishers. Plus they are interchangeable between the 2.

[@larrydavisj]

I need a new mini but, I'm concerned that the G8 will stall like the G9. Especially on vertical panels.

[@clintonross1649]

How bad is the G9 in your opinion? I need a polisher in general, trying to determine which one would be the best bang for my poor buck.. Leaning towards G9 at this point based on cost and people seem to like them.

[@larrydavisj]

@@clintonross1649 I like it. It has a tendency to stall on any body lines, which is normal. It also stalls a little on vertical panels. That's when you turn up the dial and let her rip! If you are able to, buy the G8 and G9 together. You'll get a good deal. They are both light and comfortable to use.

[@paulmullins4676]

Griots Garage stands by their warranties. I professionally detail cars and they have replaced 2 orbitals I wore out at no charge.

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Paul Mullins They are a great company with awesome customer service. That’s great to hear that they took care of it twice.

[@kevin929v]

Been waiting on this one!

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Kevin Velazquez Well here it is! 😂 Good to see you brother

[@toyonation827]

Niiiiceee !!! Griots rock

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

ToyoNation82 Yes they do! They are a fantastic company.

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

Where can I find a good quality masking tape for making off prior to polishing? Thx.

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Tundra Whisperer I use the 3m blue tape from HomeDepot and it works great. You can find it in the paint isles.

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

FAB Automotive Detailing REALLY?! I’ve always wondered if just that stuff would work for making trim moldings on a car. Thx

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Tundra Whisperer I have been using it for a long time.

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

You mention why would anyone use foam pads again, but are you referring to correcting only? I’m getting closer to polishing my Tundra which has pretty decent paint finish still, just wanting to give it some more shine. Have McKee’s 37 360 and some have told me to use a Lake county CCS orange foam pad with it. Would you recommend that same pad in my situation? Thx

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Tundra Whisperer I guess I should have been more clear. If the paint just needs polished for gloss or very minor imperfections then foam is fine. Anything more then that I always use microfiber. When finishing I use foam but very seldom do I have to do that after using a microfiber pad. They finish down great.

[@samueladams584]

Do you have any videos for beginners ? I heard we're supposed to use foam to start to reduce potential for paint damage.

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Samuel Adams I don’t have any beginners videos sorry. Foam is a great way to start but these machine, polished and pads are so safe these days it would be really hard to damage the paint.

[@samueladams584]

@@FABAutomotiveDetailing I ordered the G9 and several foam pads, red, black, white, orange, haven't opened the box yet but it arrived today.. 08 Honda, and trying to find tips on how to determine which pad and polish or compound to use. I don't want to take too much off, it does have water spots and hasn't been waxed in several years

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Samuel Adams Red is just for waxing so you can set that aside until then. Start least aggressive then work your way through the pads until you find the one that works best for you. Find a test spot on the car and use it to determine what you will do with the rest of the car.

[@ghc7910]

Ok so I know you mentioned in the vid that you shouldn’t use on a hood but I’m looking to buy this for my first go at buffing my own vehicles I have a Honda Pilot and Odyssey so I figured it may take me longer but I think owing two machines like a G9 & G8 for my needs would be over kill thoughts ?

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

GHC You can definitely do an entire car with the G8 it would just take a while especially on the hood but it can be done. Do what you are comfortable with and after doing a detail with it you can decide if there is a need for a bigger polisher or if you happy using the G8.

[@ghc7910]

FAB Automotive Detailing thanks good to know ! I figured it’s better and faster using the G8 then doing it by hand

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

GHC You are welcome and yes better then by hand for sure.

[@clintonross1649]

I’m looking to purchase a da polisher to maintain my cars exterior. Could you please recommend which one would be the most useful as the only polisher I will own? Leaning towards the G9 for the multiple uses and options for accessories. Is there a different brand or model in the G9 price range that you would recommend as a first purchase? Thanks, love your videos!

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

@@clintonross1649 I think the G9 would be your best option for sure because 80-90% of a paint corrections on vehicles are large panels.

[@eddiec909]

What pads do you recommend for it ? Don’t know what to get . Thank you !

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Eddie C I like the Griots BOSS Pads! You are welcome

[@Hm_Harley_Parts]

Appreciate the videos just like all the other ones. I was wondering which microfiber pad did you use? The Boss Microfiber Pad or Boss Microfiber Fast Cutting Pad? Any difference between them?

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

HM0125 Thank you! I use the BOSS Microfiber pad. The BOSS fast finishing pad is more aggressive and cuts faster. I haven’t run into a job yet where I needed the fast finishing.

[@GeneG-wk2mz]

Thank you for the video I think I’m get both of them

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Eugene Gibson You are welcome! Both polishers is a great choice!

[@darylRvillaescusa]

Ii it a da polisher or orbital?

[@viperrcr]

It is a DA polisher with a 8mm throw.

[@no_lft_shft]

Hey man after two years do you still use this polisher? If so how has it been? I'm considering buying it because the price point is awesome.

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

I use it all the time I love it!

[@no_lft_shft]

@@FABAutomotiveDetailing alright I'm wanting to get a 3 inch and I think this is the route I'm going to go. Thank you!

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

@@no_lft_shft You are welcome!

[@edruiz6364]

I don't mean to put you on the spot but you mentioned that Brian from Apex detail did a breakdown video on the Griot's Garage G9 where he praised it, then he released another video claiming he doesn't use it because it vibrates too much. Jimbo claims the same thing so now I'm conflicted. I want to buy the G8 next Christmas but now I don't know. I did find that my G9 did stall a lot more than my Harbor Freight, but that only cost me $50.00 and I was using a MaxShine backing plate. After I bought the 5" Griot's Garage backing plate the stalling stopped and worked flawlessly. I don't have much experience with polishers since I'm not a detailer and I didn't think the G9 vibrated that much. I honestly don't know what to think, either Brian and Jimbo are full of crap or maybe they're right, are they? I'm beginning to think that sponsership is hurting the industry.

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Ed Ruiz I have had zero issues with vibration on the G9! Just because it’s a sponsored video doesn’t mean I won’t be honest. If I didn’t like it I would say it and I tell companies that when they offer to send me something. Some companies still send products others I never hear from again. I’m not sure why they are getting vibrations but vibrations can come from to much polish, different companies pads etc.. I have a 5 inch lake country microfiber pad that makes my G21 vibrate like crazy but if I put a Griot’s 5 inch BOSS Microfiber pad on it is smooth as butter. I hope this response helps and I appreciate you because you have been a longtime supporter of the channel.

[@edruiz6364]

@@FABAutomotiveDetailing I didn't mean for you to take it that way and the reason that I'm telling you is I always know you're telling the truth which is why I love your videos. I just don't know why someone would make a video praising a product then make another video stating that a product is defective. This just doesn't make much sense to me. But for what it's worth I will continue to use my G9 and hopefully I'll buy the G8. I'll just be very wary of other detailers that praise then knock on a product no matter what it is because he may just be sponsored by a competitor. That's why I gave you my opinion. I will continue to support you. I just don't know about the others.

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Ed Ruiz I knew you weren’t speaking bad of me! I appreciate your view point!

[@chuckwicksimmons5813]

Hopefully I can help you out I have heavy hands that plays a big difference on what vibration that you might get and looking at jimbo's hands and Apex I guarantee you mine are heavier so it'll cut or cancel out that vibration . Also I'm or owner of 3 of their polishers and with the rubber backing makes plays a big difference on the vibration transfer.

[@davidflint2559]

Make sure you use the newest backing plate. It is balanced for the g-9. The older gg-6 plate can be used but may produce a little more vibration. This would be mostly an issue with the 5 inch.

[@StayTunedCC]

Love it! Fyi I'm now a distributor I can get those

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Stay Tuned Car Care Distributor of what?

[@StayTunedCC]

@@FABAutomotiveDetailing detailing products. Checked the list and the g8 is available.

[@kenbrenner750]

This thing feels really good for a 3 inch in my hand. Ha ha

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Yeah but as long as it works that’s all that matters. 😂

[@orygunchainsawmassacre6761]

6:26 that’s what she said.

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

😂

[@mikeprice8307]

Seems like since it's bigger and longer it would be a bad thing

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Mike Price I see what you mean but it had to be bigger to put the larger motor in it.

[@mikeprice8307]

@@FABAutomotiveDetailing do you experience its size and length to ever be a problem while working in the same tight spaces as with the previous model?

[@BigBear--]

Asking why anyone still uses foam pads, is like me asking you why you use microfiber pads instead of wet sanding. Why? Could just wet sand, then 1 step polish...why use microfiber pads?

[@hoofhearted4097]

See ya tonight

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

HOOF HEARTED There you are! I’m not going live tonight.

[@PapaSmurf918Detail]

2nd!!!! Deng nabbit!!!!😂

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

PapaSmurf918 You stayed up a little to late last night! 😂

[@PapaSmurf918Detail]

@@FABAutomotiveDetailing hahahaa man, trying to watch all of Gustavo's love streams to find his true identity! LOL😂

[@OuzoLouGarage]

I got an Eggo add 😂

[@atlanticity]

👏👏👏👍

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

mark benson Thank you!

[@spiritfinedetailingsouthba1047]

Griots is very mediocre and overpriced. They pretty much have absolutely NOTHING worth a professional detailers time In fact I have a $300 credit that has been sitting for years , and not even then does a Single thing interest me. It’s sad that an American company offers so very little, actually Nothing to compete with quality brands. Not one single thing

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Have you tried Fast Correcting Cream?

[@CRhammerdown]

One long commercial