Griot's Garage · Updated August 2026
Griot's Garage G8 Mini Random Orbital Polisher: price & specs
Griot's Garage G8 Mini Random Orbital Polisher. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: griotsgarage.com verified verify in ledger
Is the Griot's Garage G8 Mini Random Orbital Polisher a good buy?
At $145, the Griot's Garage G8 Mini Random Orbital Polisher is #3 cheapest of the 13 car polishers we track, where the median is $249.99. On the spec sheet, its orbit throw of 8 mm is below the median of the 14.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $144.99 Griot's Garage direct list price |
|---|---|
| Brand | Griot's Garage |
| Released | — |
| Orbit throw (mm) | 8 |
| Motor power | 700 W |
| Speed range opm | up to 6,400 (variable; low end not published) |
| Backing plate size (in) | 2 in / 3 in |
| Variable speed | Yes |
| Action type | gear-driven dual-action (forced rotation, compact/mini) |
| Cord length (ft) | — |
| Weight (lb) | — |
Source: griotsgarage.com (verified 2026-08-01). Compact mini polisher for tight areas (mirrors, pillars, emblems), successor to Griot's older 3in Random Orbital. 8mm orbit (a 60% increase over the prior 3in tool's 5mm orbit per Griot's own copy), 700W motor, includes 2in and 3in backing plates, price confirmed on griotsgarage.com. Full speed range, cord length, and weight not published by the manufacturer or any retailer checked.
Is the Griot's Garage G8 Mini Random Orbital Polisher worth it vs cheaper car polishers?
Griot's Garage G8 Mini Random Orbital Polisher against its closest cheaper and pricier car polishers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 13 ranked
| Product | Price | Orbit throw (mm) | Motor power | Speed range opm | Backing plate size (in) | Variable speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griot's Garage G8 Mini Random Orbital Polisher this | $144.99 | 8 | 700 W | up to 6,400 (variable; low end not published) | 2 in / 3 in | Yes |
| Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher | $99.95 | 20 | 7.5 A | 2,000-4,600 | 6 in | Yes |
| Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher | $159 | 16 | 4.5 A | 2,500-6,800 | 6 in | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Griot's Garage G8 Mini Random Orbital Polisher cost?
The Griot's Garage G8 Mini Random Orbital Polisher has a US price of $144.99 (Griot's Garage direct list price), as of 2026-08-01.
How does the Griot's Garage G8 Mini Random Orbital Polisher compare on price?
At $145, the Griot's Garage G8 Mini Random Orbital Polisher is #3 cheapest of the 13 car polishers we track, where the median is $249.99.
What are the Griot's Garage G8 Mini Random Orbital Polisher's key specs?
Griot's Garage G8 Mini Random Orbital Polisher (Griot's Garage): orbit throw mm 8, motor power 700 W, speed range opm up to 6,400 (variable; low end not published), backing plate size in 2 in / 3 in, variable speed Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.
Price of record: $144.99 at griotsgarage.com, 2026-08-01. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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