Best DA Polisher for Beginners- GG6 vs G9 vs Maxshine 15 mm Pro- Let's compare them side by side! 

Update- Griots has already reached out and they are looking to either help me problem-solve the issue or send me a replacement as it may be defective. So definitely make sure you stay tuned for an updated review. I want to give everyone a fair shot.

What an excellent video and comparison. Thank you immensely 👌

Incredible review 👍. Actually it is the best I have seen. Very well thought out, with a great narrative with pros and cons.

I appreciate your videos.

Best comparison video I’ve seen comparing other models to G9! Thanks and I’m a new subscriber!!!

Im new to detailing and looking for an upgrade Thank you great review! G9 it is

Awesome video! I to started with all meguiars, meguiars G110 V2. Great polisher! Was going to get the maxshine 21 mm pro, but heard it will stall like no other. I put a thicker washer on my G9..no stalling at all now. This is just the kind of comparison I wanted on these kinds of polishers. I now know the G9 was the right move.🙂

Im new to using a DA. I have the G9 and G8. Like them both. I've done 2 cars so far. I did notice the stalling at lower speeds also. But for me being new I think that may be a good thing. I also did figure out that turning up the speed wod help with the stalling.

Good video thanks! Maybe adding the washer might fix the issue with the G9. Please give us an update once you contact Griots , to find out how they fix the issue or mod, or if you had to change your technique to make it work better.

Another GG6 fan here. I put the handle on it in the position of a platypus head... Doubles as a stand when I need to set it down while it has a pad on.

The first polisher i got as a gift and I actually still use it all the time is a Bauer I’ve been looking at upgrading to a torque or a gritto’s

I learned to buff with a rotary.... on a black 1977 cadillac eldorado.. talk about being nervous. Also much back pain. Ive since leaned away from rotarys unless im working on boats. Or rare occasions. Otherwise im grabbing the random orbit and playing it safe lol. But thats just me. Ill be picking up a G9 soon cause of this!

great vid. I was actually thinking of getting the maxshine....oh well, guess I'll stick to my porter cable

All right everyone you've convinced me to try the washer mod on the two that were struggling with stalling issues. I will be doing an updated video once I get that completed on the G9 and the 15 mm long throw to see if that changes my opinion.

My 1st polisher. GG 6

I have a 2007 Subaru STI that had a clear bra on it for the first 13 years. When I removed it earlier this summer, I had a line across the hood where the clear bra was as well as a ton of swirl marks. I had always detailed the car but never polished it. I purchased the G9 and put a 5" backing plate on it and got a bottle of their correcting cream. It was the first time I ever polished a car and I couldn't be happier with the results. I would suggest trying a 5" backing plate instead of the 6" that came with the polisher. It was easy to control and did a really nice job. I would say most of the swirl marks are now gone from the car. After it I polished it and did an alcohol wipe down, I put on two coats of ceramic sealant spray. The car looks fantastic. Definitely give the smaller backing plate a try. It may be an optical illusion but the backing plates on the other two polishers looked smaller than the 6" plate you had on the G9.

LOL. at 9:35. Funny!. I've used the GG6 on hot summer days, and would get my face close to it for the A/C effect!!

love my g9 but everyone has they're own preference 👍👍

Yes speed is key when you get to a spot where it stalls. When you pull out of that stalled area, back off on the speed on the flats.

I just picked up the G9. Made the mistake of going with a Bauer yesterday. It was like a machine gun and took it back real fast. Thre Bauer was trying to hop off my Lincoln and also had an allen wrench sticking out the side. Took that Allen wrench right off. Who would think to put something like that there? 99% of the guys who would use that have a ton of allan's. Im sure I'll be happier with the GG9

On no I just bought boss 21 it was on sale for 249 but I did flex xce plusher just so you you buy lake country adapter plate auto geek 4..0 and 5inch pad. For 3401 cost 19.99 at autogeek your 3401 will delivera every time

Great video .....i have a question how do you like the flex 3401?i have a flex 3401 and im not able to finish down as good as i do with my dewalt (rotary) using same pads lk country any suggestions?

Yes, I have the Gg6 and if i am not mistaken the new g9 stalls like all new ones in order protect paint from being pressed, overheated and removing more of the clear coat by not being kind of consistent. I have now Flex for the last 3 years which is great and I started with one from Harbor Freight. One of the things I will recommend you is to remove the grease it comes with and use a better one which can be purchased at Walmart, Autozone, Advanced Auto. SPTA released a new battery one which I saw by Miranda Detailing where he did a comparison as a starter one and he is also making recommendations to the company. Cute daughter! Hope your husband makes a video of his experiences and expertise too or features with the lady of the beautiful and clear voice. Xoxo from Puerto Rico 👍🇵🇷

A bit LONG WINDED but a very good side by side comparison....thank you. Oh...maybe change the 6" pad to a 5" on the Griots................

I'm new to detailing and a weekend warrior on my cars and can't decide on a good starter DA. Would you chose the Griot's G9 over a Maxshine M8S V2? Are the ergonomics on the G9 that far more superior than the comparable Maxshine M8S V2?

Again, an excellent and thorough review!! I would like to see some reviews of polishers offered by Harbor Freight, thanks

I’mi just picked up the maxshine 15mm DA and there mini M312. I’m worried about the shakiness of the M15 in my hands after working on a car. We shall see 😢. None the less I’ll still put them to work n move up to my beloved rupes.

I have a few questions if you have time. I am going to do my first paint correction on my car (2014 Ford Edge) then my friends 2014 BMW I3 series. Do you know what type of paint those cars are known to have? (Soft, hard) I’m a bit nervous and want to take as little clear coat off as possible. I just ordered the G9 last week and am considering Griots boss correcting and perfecting cream but honestly have no idea. There are so many compounds out there. Another question I have is… 5” or 6”? Is it worth the money for a 5”? Lol sorry, i’m such a noob

Quality control within MaxShine is suffering , I have the G9 and both 15M/ Pro as well and I’ve figured out my machine but they do stall. I got a excell and drilled a slightly bigger hole so it’ll fit the MaxShine and I also use the Meguiar’s thin pads and I’m getting better results .

Bought the G9 and loved it. My love affair lasted all of two cars as the motor stopped working. Took it right back and got my money back. Now Im waiting for my G8 to fry as well. I'll have to deal directly with Griot's for that one.

In the Griot's live Q&A videos, they do not reveal the name if their new manufacturer, but have said it is a Japanese company, not Chinese. So, definitely not Maxshine anymore.

Great video. Thank you. Is there anything else on the market that you can recommend today? Was going to get the G9 but now not so sure.

I'd definitely recommend switching to a 5" backing pad for the G9, it's easier to work with, and it focuses the power of the machine in a smaller area which should help with some of the stalling you might be experiencing. To be honest though, a lot of beginners have a problem with stalling DA machines. Until they work out the proper muscle memory for how much pressure to apply so as to not stall DA polishers in areas like body line transitions, and curved/edgy panels. Not saying that's you problem personally, but DA's do require a specific technique to maximize their performance, run smoothly, and not stall the pads. Just another factor to consider.

Love the g9.. get the 5 and 3 inch plates.. makes a world of difference over the 6 that it comes with

Long throw polishers have more of a tendency to stall when it comes to uneven pressure and curved body panels. This occurs regardless of how much power the machine has, assuming the bearings aren’t defective and the backing plate isn’t making contact with the polisher head (hence washer mod on rupes machines). Keep in mind even if the pad seems like it’s stalling in these situations, the throw of the polisher is still there and correcting. Not ideal but it’s still working. Additionally long throw polishers need less pressure. Not talking just the weight of the machine but definitely don’t need to put nearly as much pressure as with the GG6. This is why thinner pads are ideal with these types of machines. With curved panels the only solution is to go down to a smaller pad that accommodates the panel better or even a dedicated small machine like the Griots G8 mini. If not, just use the GG6 with a thicker pad on these surfaces.

Hey Chelsea. I just wanted to reach out to you one more time about you parting ways with the Maxshine polisher. I have been looking at purchasing a DA machine recently to try and get ready for the winter and I am not sure which direction to take. I'm not looking to spend much money at this moment. I have been hand polishing in the past and that can't be the best way to go lol. Anyway, if you still want to get rid of the machine I think it might be a good place for me to start and possibly stay. If not, I understand. Thanks Chelsea and keep up the good work!!

Do you recommend anything else in the same price range?

Just recently bought mine any recommendations or tips to stop the stalling on edges etc?

Hey how much for the maxshine 15? I'll take it.

For anyone looking to buy the GG6, Griots has it discounted to $119 on their website. The GG9 is $149.

I'll buy that polisher from you

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@Attention 2 Details w/Chelsea The reason you are thinking the M15 is stalling is because the throw is 15mm(The other polishers have a much shorter throw. In turn they do not have this effect). So it throws the backing plate 15mm out and makes the polisher look as though its not to its full speed/stalling. In reality this is an amazing beginner and professional polisher. This polisher is loved by Wilson Auto Detailing, Pan TheOrganizer, Apex Detail, Dallas Paint Correction & Auto Detail etc the list just keeps going.

Nice comparison. Yep, the M15 Pro lacks pad spinning torque big time! The G9 is OK. Try a 5” backing plate, should do better on non flat panels. G6 is great, but it’s too slow to correct heavy defects, generally speaking.

Did you get rid of the polisher? This review has messed me up. I just ordered the Maxshine m15 after seeing other good reviews but I think they were paid for their reviews. If you still have the polisher and want to get rid of it....let me know.

Why on earth are You not wearing ear protection? You do great work but without the propper PPE you are doing yourself a huge disservice.

GG6 BABY!!! 👊👊👊

Stalling on the M15 pro series ll !!! I keep hearing this and I never personally experience this myself, how hard are you guys pressing down on the thing to get it to stall? 🥴

Here in az my g9 runs super hot only after like 15mins of work then it overheats and shuts down 😢 I bought it used but it new condition so I might be stuck with it lol

I’ve sent an email about the Maxshine 15mm Pro. Is it the original or the series II? I’m totally interested. If it’s still available and we can work it out, I can send payment right now.

Is the gg6 no longer available?

The washer mod completely alleviates the stalling issue in both the m15 and g9

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I bought G9 after watching this, i used it in 2 cars this week, it stalled and stopped suddenly, 5"inches backing screw wont lock, refund Period.

They all make an uncomfortable noise and aren’t a joy to use because of it but I’m not going to knock any of them because of their noise.

Lifetime warranty on the gg6??? I Love lifetime warranty!!!

I'll take the Polisher for $100

What an excellent video and comparison. Thank you immensely 👌