Clay & Coat

Griot's G9 vs G15

Same brand, two throws, and one figure almost nobody checks: the long-throw G15's published speed band is narrower at BOTH ends than the G9's. It covers more ground per orbit and gives you less control over how fast it does it.

By Stephen V.Last updated How we pick

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The verdict

Buy the G9. Add the G15 later, if you find that hours rather than technique are what limits you. The G15 is a genuinely better tool for one job — covering a large vehicle quickly — and a worse tool for every other job a home detailer does with a polisher, including the most common one, which is spreading a wax or sealant.

The reason is not the throw. It is the speed band Griot’s paired with the throw, and it is the figure most comparisons of these two machines never mention.

The published figures, side by side

Every figure below is from Griot’s own product pages or from the Amazon listing each machine is sold on, read on the dates in the sources. Where a row says “Not published”, we looked and Griot’s does not state it.

 G9 Random OrbitalG15 Long Throw Orbital
Orbit / throw9 mm15 mm
Motor1,000 W1,100 W
Speed settings66
Published speed range2,000–6,400 OPM3,000–5,300 OPM
Backing plate included6 in vented5 in BOSS fanned
Plate options publishedOptional 5 in and 6 in vented platesNone published
Vibration control as describedFan-cooled counterbalancePrecision-machined steel counterbalance
Cord10 ft quick-connect10 ft quick-connect
Box contents publishedNot published anywhere we readOn the listing: plate, hex key, spare brushes, cord, manual
Griot’s own positioning“Light to moderate paint correction and wax application”“Professional-level, light to severe paint correction and paint finishing”
Weight5.0 lb / 2.27 kg without cord (2026-10-02 read)Not published (the listing figure is a shipping weight)
Warranty termNot published — “100% Satisfaction Guarantee” onlyNot published — “100% Satisfaction Guarantee” only
Price bandPremiumPremium, and the dearer of the two

The row almost nobody checks

Look at the speed range row again. The G9 is published at 2,000–6,400 OPM. The G15 is published at 3,000–5,300 OPM. The long-throw, higher-wattage, more expensive, professional-tier machine has a speed band that is narrower at the bottom and lower at the top.

Both ends of that cost you something concrete.

The missing bottom end.A low setting is how you spread a liquid across a section before you start working it, and it is how you apply a wax or a sealant by machine without flinging it everywhere. Collinite, for one, recommends a finishing pad at low speed for machine-applying its 845 wax. The G9 goes down to 2,000 OPM; the G15 stops at 3,000. If you want one machine that both corrects paint and applies protection — which is what most people want — the G9 is the one with the setting for the second job. See how to apply car wax for where that low speed gets used.

The missing top end. 6,400 OPM against 5,300 is the difference between a machine that can be pushed on hard clear coat and one that cannot. In fairness, a 15 mm orbit at 5,300 OPM moves the pad over far more surface per minute than a 9 mm orbit at 6,400, so the G15 is not slower in aggregate. But it is less adjustable at the end of the range where you adjust most, and it means a correction guide that specifies a high speed has no equivalent setting on the G15.

What a longer throw actually buys

One thing, and it is worth having: area per orbit. The backing plate’s center traces a 15 mm circle instead of a 9 mm one while the plate also rotates, so each pass sweeps a wider strip. Fewer passes per section, fewer sections per panel, less time per car.

Griot’s own listing puts it as “COVERS MORE AREA” and attributes it to “a 15mm orbit and large pad surface”. The first half of that is accurate and the second half is the one claim on this machine that its own spec sheet contradicts: the G15 ships a 5 in plate and the G9 ships a 6 in one. The pad surface is smaller, not larger. The coverage advantage is entirely the orbit.

A longer throw does notbuy paint safety and it does not buy forgiveness. The randomness of a dual-action orbit is what makes it hard to burn clear coat, and that randomness is present on both machines equally. A 15 mm machine is not more dangerous in the rotary sense; it is simply harder to hold flat, which is a different failure mode — pad edges that lift, marks on curves, an uneven finish on a complex panel. Our 8mm vs 15mm polisher comparison works through that across brands.

The pad-size trap

This is the practical detail most likely to cost you a Saturday, and neither Griot’s page flags it.

Pads are sold matched to a backing plate size — a 6 in plate takes the 6 in and 6.5 in pads that make up most of this site’s pad coverage, and a 5 in plate takes 5 in pads. The G9 ships a 6 in plate. The G15 ships a 5 in plate. If you own a G9, the pads in your cupboard are probably the wrong size for a G15 out of the box.

There is a fix, and it runs the other way. The G9’s Amazon listing states that it “can be converted to a 5” pad system with an optional 5” backing plate”, and Griot’s publishes optional 5 in and 6 in vented plates for it. So a two-machine garage can standardize on 5 in pads by adding a conversion plate to the G9 — whereas Griot’s publishes no plate option for the G15 at all on the page we read. If you are planning to own both, plan around 5 in pads and buy the G9 conversion plate. How many polishing pads do you need has the per-car arithmetic once you have settled the size.

Griot’s draws the line itself

One of the better things Griot’s does is publish an education page that tiers its own machines, which most brands will not do. On it, the G9 is for “Versatile, light to moderate paint correction and wax application” and the BOSS G15 and G21 are for “Professional-level, light to severe paint correction and paint finishing”. The GR3 Mini Rotary is for isolated severe defects and the G8 Mini is for tight spaces.

Two things follow. First, the tiers are about defect severity, not about skill. If your paint has swirls, light scratches and oxidation — which is nearly every daily driver — the maker’s own framing puts you in the G9 tier regardless of how good you are. Second, the same page lists orbit sizes per model and never explains what the figure means, which is a fair summary of how the whole industry treats throw: a number on a spec sheet with no stated consequence. This page exists because somebody has to connect the two.

Where the G15 is the right buy

We would not have added it to the registry if the answer were never. Three situations:

  • You are correcting more than one car a year. Time compounds. A 15 mm orbit over a full-size truck is hours saved per correction, not minutes.
  • You already own a short-throw machine.The G15’s weaknesses — no low setting, a small plate, awkwardness on curves — all disappear when there is another machine on the bench for those jobs. This is why it is a second tool.
  • Your defects are genuinely severe.Deep swirls and heavy oxidation on hard clear coat is where Griot’s itself points at the G15 and G21. Read the swirl removal method and the compound picksbefore you blame the machine, though — a wrong pad and a finishing polish will underperform on severe defects no matter how long the throw is.

What Griot’s does not publish for either

  • No warranty term for either machine.Both pages carry a “100% Satisfaction Guarantee” with the terms behind a link and no stated length. The only page on the domain we located that states a duration does it in the past tense.
  • No amperage, voltage, duty cycle or run-time limitfor the G15, and none on a current read of the G9 page either — the G9’s 8.5 A figure comes from an earlier read of the same URL and is labeled as such throughout this site.
  • No tool weight for the G15. The listing publishes 7.85 lb, but its length, width and height all read zero, which marks that as a shipping figure rather than a tool weight. We do not use it as one.
  • No box contents on either maker page.Both Product information tabs were empty. The G15’s contents list above exists only because its Amazon listing publishes one.
  • No recommended pads or liquids for either machine, and no pad-diameter guidance beyond the plate that ships.
  • No noise figure, no vibration figure, no safety class for the G15(its Regulatory tab is empty), and no country of manufacture for either — though the G15 listing does say “Developed in the USA”, which is a design claim rather than a manufacturing one.
  • No brush life or replacement interval, despite the G15 shipping spare motor brushes in the box.

That is a thin record from a brand that is otherwise one of the more forthcoming in car care, and it is why this page leans entirely on the handful of figures that arepublished. Griot’s will tell you the throw, the wattage, the speed band and the plate size. Those four numbers are enough to answer the question, and the answer they give is the G9 for most people.

The two machines, and the one most people should buy

Ranked on published specs, coverage and buyer fit. Select a row to jump to the full write-up. We haven’t tested these in a lab — here is exactly what we do instead.

#ProductBest forPrice
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Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher

Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher

A powerful, smooth random-orbital that's still beginner-safe — the random orbit makes it very hard to burn paint. The 9 mm throw and Griot's satisfaction guarantee are the tie-breakers over similar tools.

Buy this one first
$179.99 · View on Amazon

Price as of November 12, 2026. #ad How we’re funded

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Griot's Garage G15 Long Throw Orbital Polisher

Griot's Garage G15 Long Throw Orbital Polisher

The machine to buy when a whole-car correction is the job and you already know how to hold a polisher flat. It moves the pad 15 mm per orbit against the G9's 9 mm, which is the real reason it covers a panel in fewer passes - but it does it on a narrower speed band and a smaller backing plate, so it is a second machine for most people rather than a better first one.

Buy this one as a second machine
$249.99 · View on Amazon

Price as of November 12, 2026. #ad How we’re funded

3
Buff and Shine Reflection Artist Complete Buffing Kit V2 (5-Piece, 5 in)

Buff and Shine Reflection Artist Complete Buffing Kit V2 (5-Piece, 5 in)

The most complete single purchase here: a five-piece professional correction and polishing set in 5 in, from a foam manufacturer rather than a chemical brand that sources pads. If you want one box that covers the whole job in the size most modern DA plates use, this is it.

Buy these if you buy the G15
$59.00 · View on Amazon

Price as of November 12, 2026. #ad How we’re funded

#1Top pick — Buy this one first

Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher

A powerful, smooth random-orbital that's still beginner-safe — the random orbit makes it very hard to burn paint. The 9 mm throw and Griot's satisfaction guarantee are the tie-breakers over similar tools.

Who it is for: your first machine, your only machine, or the machine you reach for on a car with real body lines. The G9 wins this comparison on the two figures that describe control rather than speed, and loses on the one figure that describes coverage.

The published figures: 1,000 W, a 9 mm throw, a speed dial with 6 settings from 2,000 to 6,400 OPM, a 6 in ventedorbital backing plate, a 10 ft quick-connect cord, and a fan-cooled counterbalance. The listing adds convertibility to a 5 in pad system with an optional plate, and “constant speed control” that “prevents bogging down under pressure”.

Honest cons. It is slower across a large vehicle than the G15, and that is arithmetic rather than opinion: 9 mm of travel per orbit against 15 mm. Griot’s own education page positions it for “light to moderate” correction and reserves “severe” for the G15 and G21. It arrives bare — no pads, no liquids, and no recommendation for either. Griot’s publishes no warranty term for it. On our read the listing was orderable with a ship date and a one-unit limit rather than plain “In Stock”. Our full G9 review covers all of it.

Strengths

  • Random-orbital action is forgiving — very hard to damage paint
  • Strong, smooth motor that pulls through a cut without bogging
  • Covered by Griot's 100% Satisfaction Guarantee (the product page links the terms rather than stating them)

Trade-offs

  • Priced above the bare-bones beginner tools
  • Pads and polishes are extra unless you buy a kit
What it is1000 W random-orbital DA polisher, 9 mm throw
Size9 mm orbit
CoverageNot published
ActionRandom orbital (dual action)
Orbit / throw9 mm
Motor1000 W
Speed6 settings, 2,000-6,400 OPM
Backing plate6 in vented

Specs read from the product listing, on September 7, 2026. “Not published” means the brand does not state that figure.

#2Buy this one as a second machine

Griot's Garage G15 Long Throw Orbital Polisher

The machine to buy when a whole-car correction is the job and you already know how to hold a polisher flat. It moves the pad 15 mm per orbit against the G9's 9 mm, which is the real reason it covers a panel in fewer passes - but it does it on a narrower speed band and a smaller backing plate, so it is a second machine for most people rather than a better first one.

Who it is for: someone who has already corrected a car with a short-throw machine, found the hours rather than the technique to be the problem, and has a large vehicle or several cars. This is a coverage tool. It is not a beginner upgrade.

The published figures: 1,100 W, a 15 mm throw, a speed dial with 6 settings from 3,000 to 5,300 OPM, a BOSS 5 in fannedorbital backing plate, a 10 ft quick-connect cord, a precision-machined steel counterbalance, and — from the listing rather than the maker page — a full box contents list: polisher, 5 in plate, 5 mm hex key, replacement high-carbon motor brushes, cord and manual.

Honest cons, and the first one is the headline of this page. Its published speed band is narrower than the G9’s at both ends — 3,000–5,300 OPM against 2,000–6,400 — so it has no low setting for spreading a liquid or applying a sealant, and no high setting for heavy cutting. Its included plate is smallerthan the G9’s, 5 in against 6 in, which is awkward next to a listing bullet advertising a “large pad surface”. A 15 mm orbit is harder to keep flat on curves, mirrors and tight panels. And Griot’s publishes no weight, no amperage and no warranty term for it.

Strengths

  • 15 mm throw - the longest on this site, and the reason it covers ground faster
  • 1,100 W motor, the highest wattage Griot's publishes for an orbital
  • The listing publishes the full box contents, including a hex key and spare motor brushes - the G9 listing publishes none

Trade-offs

  • Its published speed band (3,000-5,300 OPM) is narrower at BOTH ends than the G9's 2,000-6,400 - no low setting for spreading wax, no high setting for heavy cutting
  • Ships a 5 in backing plate against the G9's 6 in, despite a listing bullet advertising a 'large pad surface'
  • A 15 mm orbit is harder to keep flat on body lines, mirrors and tight panels
  • Griot's publishes no weight, no amperage and no warranty term for it - only a '100% Satisfaction Guarantee' whose terms sit behind a link
What it is1,100 W long-throw orbital, 15 mm throw
Size15 mm orbit
CoverageNot published
ActionRandom orbital (dual action), long throw
Orbit / throw15 mm
Motor1100 W
Speed6 settings, 3,000-5,300 OPM
Backing plate5 in fanned (included)
Cord10 ft quick-connect
In the boxPolisher, 5 in plate, hex key, spare brushes, cord, manual

Specs read from the product listing, on November 2, 2026. “Not published” means the brand does not state that figure.

#3Buy these if you buy the G15

Buff and Shine Reflection Artist Complete Buffing Kit V2 (5-Piece, 5 in)

The most complete single purchase here: a five-piece professional correction and polishing set in 5 in, from a foam manufacturer rather than a chemical brand that sources pads. If you want one box that covers the whole job in the size most modern DA plates use, this is it.

Who it is for:anyone taking the G15, because the box gives you a plate and no pads at all — and the plate it gives you is a 5 in, not the 6 in the G9 ships.

Pad sizing is the practical trap in this comparison. Pads are sold matched to a plate size, so a set bought for a G9’s 6 in plate is the wrong size for a G15’s 5 in plate and vice versa. This is a five-piece cutting-to-finishing set in 5 in sizing from a foam manufacturer rather than a chemical brand that sources pads, which makes it the straightforward answer to “what pads does a G15 take”.

Honest cons: it is the priciest pad kit on this site, on top of an already premium machine. Pads are consumables rather than a one-time buy. And like every pad on this site it publishes no cut rating on any shared scale, so the order you use them in still comes from the color chart rather than from a number — our polishing pad picks and microfiber vs foam vs wool comparison set out what is and is not published.

Strengths

  • Five pads covering a correction-to-polish range in one kit
  • 5 in sizing matches the 5 in backing plates on most current DA machines
  • From a dedicated foam maker, not a rebrand

Trade-offs

  • The priciest kit here
  • No published cut ratings, so the pad order still comes from the color chart
What it is5-piece professional correction and polishing pad kit, 5 in
Size5 in
CoverageNot published
Face diameter5 in
Count5
Foam lineReflection Artist V2
Cut ratingNot published

Specs read from the product listing, on October 6, 2026. “Not published” means the brand does not state that figure.

Which one, in one line each

  • First polisher, any car: the G9. Not close.
  • You want one machine that does protection as well as correction:the G9 — it is the only one of the two with a low enough published setting to spread a wax or sealant.
  • You already own a short-throw machine and a big vehicle: the G15, as a second tool.
  • You correct several cars a year: the G15, and keep the G9 for panels it cannot reach flat.
  • Your paint has severe defects:the G15 is what Griot’s itself points at, but read the correction guidefirst — a longer throw does not fix a wrong pad or a wrong liquid.
  • You mostly want to remove swirls from a daily driver: the G9, and spend the difference on pads and a good light.

Why this is not the throw question you have already read

Our 8mm vs 15mm polisher page compares throw figures acrossbrands, and that comparison is always partly confounded: different motors, different plates, different speed ranges, different prices. This one is within a single lineup, which strips most of that out. Same brand, same cord, same guarantee wording, same counterbalance philosophy, a 100 W difference in motor. What is left is almost purely the throw — and the speed band Griot’s chose to pair with it.

It is also the comparison Griot’s invites. Its own education page puts the G9 and the G15/G21 in different tiers, which is more than most brands will do. The useful thing to notice is that the tiers are about defect severity, not about who you are — and defect severity on most cars is swirls.

A note on safety. Both are random orbital machines, which is the forgiving category — but a 15 mm orbit is physically harder to keep flat than a 9 mm one, and a pad edge that catches a body line or a mirror will mark paint on either machine. Work in shade on cool paint, keep the pad flat and moving, never run a dry pad, and test a small section in good light before committing to a panel. Clear coat is finite. Wear eye protection — a longer throw flings more compound, not less.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Griot's G15 better than the G9?

It is faster across a large area and worse at everything that needs a low speed or a flat pad on a curve. The G15 publishes a 15 mm throw against the G9's 9 mm and 1,100 W against 1,000 W, so it covers a panel in fewer passes. But its published speed band is 3,000-5,300 OPM where the G9's is 2,000-6,400 - narrower at both ends - and it ships a 5 in backing plate where the G9 ships a 6 in. So the G15 is the better machine for a whole-car correction on a big vehicle, and the G9 is the better single machine for almost everyone else.

Does the G15 spin faster than the G9?

No, and this is the figure most comparisons miss. Griot's publishes six speed settings covering 3,000 to 5,300 OPM for the G15 and six settings covering 2,000 to 6,400 OPM for the G9. The G15's band is narrower at the bottom and lower at the top. What the G15 does is move the pad further on each orbit - 15 mm against 9 mm - which is a different thing from spinning faster and is the real source of its coverage advantage. If you were expecting the long-throw machine to be the high-speed machine, both maker pages say otherwise.

Should a beginner buy the G15?

No, on Griot's own positioning as much as ours. Its education page describes the G9 as being for 'Versatile, light to moderate paint correction and wax application' and reserves 'Professional-level, light to severe paint correction and paint finishing' for the BOSS G15 and G21. A 15 mm orbit is also physically harder to keep flat, and keeping the pad flat is the skill a beginner is still building. Add the missing low speed setting - the G15's floor is 3,000 OPM against the G9's 2,000 - and the long-throw machine is a poor choice for the wax-and-sealant work a first-time owner does most often.

What backing plate does the G15 come with?

A BOSS 5 in fanned orbital backing plate, which Griot's says 'dissipates heat and extends pad life'. That is smaller than the 6 in vented plate the G9 ships with, which surprises people and is worth planning around, because pads are sold matched to a plate size rather than being interchangeable. If you already own pads for a G9 and add a G15, check the sizes before the weekend you planned to use them. The G15's Amazon listing advertises a 'large pad surface', which is the one listing claim on this machine its own spec sheet does not support.

What comes in the box with a Griot's G15?

Per the Amazon listing: the G15 polisher, the 5 in fanned orbital backing plate, a 5 mm hex key wrench, replacement high-carbon motor brushes, a 10 ft cord and a user manual. Notably that list exists only on the listing - Griot's own product page publishes no box contents at all, and the same is true of the G9's page. Replaceable motor brushes in the box is a genuinely good sign on a tool at this price: it implies the motor is serviceable rather than disposable, though Griot's publishes no brush life figure or replacement interval.

Is a 15mm throw harder to control?

Yes, in a specific and predictable way. The pad's center traces a 15 mm circle instead of a 9 mm one, so the whole pad sweeps a wider area and its edge is more likely to lift or catch on a curve, a swage line, a mirror base or a door handle surround. On a flat hood or roof that is pure upside. On a bumper or a fender arch it is a liability. That is why the standard advice among people who own both is to run the long-throw machine on the large flat panels and switch to the short-throw one for everything fiddly - and it is why a 15 mm machine makes more sense as a second tool than a first.

Is the extra 100 watts in the G15 worth anything?

Barely, on its own. 1,100 W against 1,000 W is a 10 percent difference and neither company publishes a torque figure, a duty cycle or a bogging specification to put it in context. What the extra wattage is really for is driving a 15 mm orbit, which demands more of the motor than a 9 mm one at the same pressure. Treat the wattage as matched to the throw rather than as a standalone advantage - if you bought the G15 for the motor instead of the orbit, you overpaid. Griot's does describe 'constant speed control' for the G9 and a 'precision-machined steel counterbalance' for the G15, but neither page quantifies either.

Can I use the same pads on a G9 and a G15?

Only if the plate sizes match, and out of the box they do not. The G9 ships a 6 in plate and the G15 ships a 5 in one, and pads are sold matched to a plate size rather than being interchangeable. Griot's publishes optional 5 in and 6 in vented plates for the G9, and the G9's Amazon listing confirms it 'can be converted to a 5" pad system with an optional 5" backing plate' - so you can standardize both machines on 5 in pads if you buy the conversion plate. Neither Griot's page lists a plate option for the G15.

Sources

  • Griot's Garage — G15 Long Throw Orbital Polisher (item 10915) — Maker page, fetched directly on this read. Published: "Powerful 1,100-watt motor"; "15mm throw"; a speed dial with 6 settings covering 3,000 to 5,300 OPM; a "BOSS 5\" Fanned Orbital Backing Plate" that "dissipates heat and extends pad life"; a "Precision-machined steel counterbalance" that reduces vibration and fatigue; "Ergonomic double-shot rubber grips"; a 10 ft quick-connect power cord "compatible with all our polishers"; item 10915; a "100% Satisfaction Guarantee" with the terms behind a Read More link rather than on the page; positioning language "Polish out every imperfection", "quick defect removal" and "highly versatile". NOT published: amperage, voltage, weight, dimensions, safety class or certifications (the Regulatory tab is empty), what is in the box, any warranty length or terms, recommended pads or liquids, pad-diameter compatibility beyond the 5 in plate, noise or vibration figures, duty cycle, and country of manufacture. Note for comparison: the 3,000-5,300 OPM band is NARROWER at both ends than the G9's published 2,000-6,400 OPM (accessed November 2, 2026)
  • Amazon listing — Griot's Garage 10915 G15 Long Throw Orbital Polisher (B096YDJB7W) — Retail listing, read verbatim via the Amazon Creators API — not a maker source, and cited as a listing because it is the ONLY place the G15's box contents are published (the maker page publishes none). Listing text: "Equipped with a powerful 1,100-watt motor, this car orbital polisher delivers maximum paint correction, effortlessly removing stubborn defects"; "Developed in the USA, this buffer polisher for car detailing features a 15mm orbit and large pad surface, enhancing polishing power and effectiveness"; "Easily adjust speed with the incremental throttle trigger; With a speed range of 3,000 to 5,300 orbits per minute and six speed settings, you can fine-tune performance for any detailing job"; "BOX INCLUDES: G15 random orbital polisher buffer, 5\" fanned orbital backing plate, 5mm hex key wrench, replacement high-carbon brushes, 10ft cord, and user manual"; "Double-shot rubber grips provide comfort by reducing fatigue, while the weight optimization system minimizes vibration". Brand and manufacturer both read Griot's Garage; part number and model both read 10915; size "G15 Long-Throw Orbital Polisher"; availability "In Stock" with a live price returned on this read. The listing publishes a 7.85 lb weight, which is the SHIPPING weight (its length, width and height all read 0), so it is not used as a tool weight anywhere on our pages. It publishes NO amperage, NO safety class and NO warranty term (accessed November 2, 2026)
  • Griot's Garage — G9 Random Orbital Polisher (item 10901), re-read 2026-10-26 — Maker page on a FRESH read, recorded separately from the 2026-10-02 read because the page publishes LESS today. Published on this read: "Powerful 1,000-watt motor and 9mm throw for quick defect removal"; "Speed dial with 6 settings ranging from 2000 - 6400 OPM"; "6\" Vented Orbital Backing Plate dissipates heat and extends pad life"; "10' Quick-Connect Power Cord compatible with all our polishers"; "Ergonomic double-shot rubber grips for added control and comfort"; "Fan-cooled counterbalance reduces tool heat, vibration, and hand fatigue"; positioned as a "beginner-friendly dual-action car polisher" promising "professional-level results, no experience required"; item 10901; a "100% Satisfaction Guarantee" whose terms sit behind a link rather than on the page. NOT published on this read: amperage, weight, safety class, any description of Constant Speed Control, country of manufacture, warranty length, what is in the box (the Product information, Shipping, Reviews and Regulatory tabs were all empty), recommended pads or polish, a decibel or vibration figure, and any duty-cycle or run-time limit. The amperage, weight, safety-class and Constant Speed Control wording quoted on our page therefore come from the 2026-10-02 read of this same URL, recorded under h3GriotsG9, and are labeled as such (accessed October 26, 2026)
  • Griot's Garage — G9 Random Orbital Polisher (item 10901) — Maker specs: 1,000 watt motor, 8.5 amperes, 9 mm throw; speed dial with 6 settings from 2,000-6,400 OPM free speed; Constant Speed Control circuitry 'ensures consistent speed regardless of downward pressure'; fan-cooled counterbalance to reduce tool heat, vibration and hand fatigue; 6 in vented orbital backing plate; 10 ft quick-connect power cord; 5.0 lb / 2.27 kg without cord; Safety Class II; optional 5 in and 6 in vented backing plates (accessed October 5, 2026)
  • Amazon listing — Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher (B089JFDKRZ) — Retail listing, read verbatim via the Amazon Creators API on this read so the G9 and G15 listings could be compared on the same day. Listing text: "The G9 Random car orbital polisher features a robust 1000-watt motor, 9mm orbit throw, and a 6" vented backing plate"; "Equipped with a fan-cooled counterbalance and premium bearing construction... constant speed control prevents bogging down under pressure"; "6 variable speed settings (2000-6400 OPM) allow you to adjust the speed for different applications and materials; the speed dial is accessible for both right- and left-hand users"; "This dual action polisher for car detailing can be converted to a 5" pad system with an optional 5" backing plate; built with a 10-foot quick-connect power cord and rest pads for stable placement". Model reads 10901. The listing returned a live price and won the buy box, with an availability type of AVAILABLE_DATE and a maximum order quantity of 1 rather than a plain "In Stock" string — i.e. orderable on this read, but on a ship date and in limited quantity. It publishes NO box contents, NO weight, NO amperage and NO warranty term. The 5 in conversion-plate option it describes is the detail that makes the G9 and G15 plate sizes comparable, and it is published on the listing, NOT on the maker page (accessed November 2, 2026)
  • Griot's Garage — Education: Buffers — Maker's own machine positioning: the G9 is for 'Versatile, light to moderate paint correction and wax application'; the BOSS G21 and G15 are 'Professional-level, light to severe paint correction and paint finishing'; the GR3 Mini Rotary is an 'Innovative solution for spot repair, removal of isolated severe paint defects'; the G8 Mini is for tight spaces; orbit sizes are listed per model but the page does not explain what throw size means (accessed October 5, 2026)
  • Griot's Garage — G9 6" Random Orbital Polisher user manual (item 10901) — Manual PDF, located via live search of griotsgarage.com. The readable maker guidance across the Griot's polisher manuals is to use a fresh pad for each step and at least two pads per process when detailing a vehicle, to use a separate pad for each machine polish, wax or sealant so products do not contaminate one another, and to rinse and wring a pad after polishing and clean the pad face during work with a conditioning brush. The BOSS Hybrid Micro Polisher manual raises that to 3-4 pads per process. NO per-car pad total, NO pad lifespan in hours and NO replacement interval is published; the PDF's body text would not extract cleanly on this read, so only the figures confirmed by the live search result are recorded here (accessed October 17, 2026)
  • Griot's Garage — How-To: Polish — Machine polishing removes swirls, light scratches, water spots and oxidation; work small sections and start least-aggressive (accessed July 18, 2026)

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