Griot's Garage G9
A forgiving, well-supported first polisher with a lifetime guarantee, for owners new to machine polishing.
Amazon $179.99$179.99
9 mm1,000 W6 in
3.3/5
A mini polisher for spot correction in tight areas, best as a second machine beside a full-size polisher.
- 8 mmOrbit
- 2,000-6,400 OPMSpeed
- 700 WPower
- LifetimeWarranty
Check price at Amazon$144.99
Price checked November 8, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 2 in and 3 in plates reach pillars, mirrors and bumper corners
- Covered by Griot’s lifetime guarantee against defects
Cons
- Too small to polish a whole car
- 10 ft cord
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 10908 |
|---|---|
| Polishing | |
| Orbit diameter | 8 mm |
| Speed range | 2,000-6,400 OPM |
| Backing plate | 3 in |
| Forced rotation | No |
| Power | |
| Power source | Corded |
| Motor rating | 700 W |
| Cord | 10 ft, detachable |
| Brushless motor | Not listed |
| Controls | |
| Constant-speed electronics | Yes |
| Soft start | Not listed |
| Lock-on trigger | Not listed |
| Build | |
| Pads or polish included | No |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
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