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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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Default does anyone here use Griots Garage products?

I was just introduced by a friend of mine. Their product seems to be super high quality, I just want to know what HT thinks of it. If you don't know what "Griots" is, google it. I really like their carwash formula.
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 05:33 AM
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I like there machines, their orbital polishers and stuff. but I haven't used any of there chemicals.
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 08:50 AM
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Right on, can you recommend me some orbital polishers to buy? I've asked you alot of questions already I know!
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 11:40 PM
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I have had them detail my car with their products and it made a world of difference. I recently picked up a bag of goodies from them also and everything ive used so far is really nice. I really like thier orbitals because you can put all your wieght into and it wont burn the paint because they have a random orbital patern so its not just spinning in the same place. here are some before and after pics of my mr2 that they detailed just for some reference.

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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 12:02 AM
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hmmm sorry about the super huge pics seems like [/HIDE] doesnt work here
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by nocashrider
hmmm sorry about the super huge pics seems like [/HIDE] doesnt work here
No worries, I like!
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 08:49 AM
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wow good stuff!
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 10:44 AM
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I think I'm going to buy one of those random orbital buffers.
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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I use griot's garage because they are local to me.. Also a WA detailer... but I have found out that they are a little overpriced and not the best stuff for what I do. I will use their MF towels and foamer, and car wash stuff.. but I'm putting in an order for different cleaners and AIO and sealants
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ADetailedFinish
I use griot's garage because they are local to me.. Also a WA detailer... but I have found out that they are a little overpriced and not the best stuff for what I do. I will use their MF towels and foamer, and car wash stuff.. but I'm putting in an order for different cleaners and AIO and sealants
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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sorry, it sounds like I wasn't clear... my bad. I'm putting an order in for other cleaners and sealants and getting away from the griots line.. but I will use a couple of their things. One thing that gets me is that they charge people for $3 for the squirter or gallon dispenser. kinda nickle and diming in my opinion...
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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Please tell me the two outside pics are afters and the pics of your car in the garage are before?
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 11:34 PM
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lol yea the inside pics are before at the old griots location and the outside pics are after 1 at the old griots and 1 at my place
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 07:42 PM
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Oh very nice. I am a professional detailer in your area as well. If you ever need anything or have any questions just ask! Car looks great though. Did they correct the paint or what was their process do you know?
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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not sure what you ment by did they fix the paint but not to my knowledge did they do anything but using an assortment of buffing compounds after using a claybar all over and then carnauba wax after everything was buffed out
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 09:00 AM
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What I meant by correcting paint is polishing the clear coat down to an even/smooth finish to get rid of the small hair like scratches that occur in your paint. By the sounds of it, they did fix it all up for you! Glad to hear your happy with it
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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So I bought a full polishing kit. 6" with all the goodies. Turned out to be absolutely amazing looking!!
Big pictures I know but check it out, my wagon is 22+ years old, and check out that paint. Its unreal right? About 8 hours of solid work.



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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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Nice work. Old Honda paint can turn out real nice with a good detail
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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Default Re: does anyone here use Griots Garage products?

I do, I love there products, just not their prices. lol

Your car looks great, after seeing that I am really leaning towards buying the buffer and some other things.

My cousin and his friend swear by them, and wont use anything else.
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