I own a rare Dark Bowling Green Metallic 2000 Corvette Coupe. I was once a member of a local Corvette Club alongside a young man who owns an automotive detailing shop. He encouraged me to purchase a direct-drive buffer, offered minimal instruction, and told me not to worry.
When I finished and stood back, I was horrified to see massive swirl marks that followed the arcs of the buffer... no matter what I did to correct things, they just got worse! I was making arrangements to have the car repainted when a friend told me about a local Griot's Garage distributor.
When I visited the shop and showed the owner my car, he agreed the damage was pretty severe. He marked off half of the hood and went to work using Machine Polish 3, Best of Show Wax, and your Professional Random Orbital machine. The result was absolutely astonishing! Needless to say I purchased a machine of my own, and you have another apostle. I will use nothing else on any of my vehicles!
Tom A.
Bill Enjoys the Best
I have been using your products on my 01 Honda Valkyrie for a year now. All I can say is how impressed I am over other products I have used in the past. I started out by reading your Detailer's Handbook... good reading and educational. I went over all the painted surfaces with the clay and then moved on to Polish 3 with the orbital and then to the Best of Show Wax. On the windshield I use your Plastic Cleaner and Polish along with the Speed Shine for in between cleanings. I love your chrome polish! The best I have used on the bike, it goes on and comes off easy with no fuss. After one full detail I was hooked. I will continue to buy your products due to their outstanding performance. It is a blessing to use such a quality product.
Bill E.
A Story of Car Care Triumph
This is my 1960 Triumph TR3A. Purchased from my high school chemistry lab partner in 1973, the Triumph has gone through several incarnations - a home restoration, a mystery lump under a tarp, and finally, the subject of a nineteen-month frame-off restoration to the state seen here. Restored to her 1960 FIA competition spec, she sports several period-correct race/rally options, including Alfin brake drums, Lucas Flamethrower Spotlights, Hanhart timers, and regulation leather hood restraints (lest the bonnet come loose during competition and crown the pilot).
From clay to wax, detailing brushes to my orbital polisher, Griot's products have kept my TR pristine - no easy task with a British Racing Green exterior and a tan leather interior often exposed to the elements. Add a few car covers protecting our Porsche and 300ZX, and we are truly a Griot's household. Thanks for what you're doing - for our hobby/passion, and my TR3A!
Yours, Sean M.
What a Beauty
Dear Richard and Team,
Here are some pictures of a 1947 Ford Pick-Up we just finished restoring. Before returning the vehicle to the customer, we always do a final detail using Griot's products. Nothing shines better, works easier, or lasts longer!
Thanks for making us and our vehicles look great!
Ryan M. Red Door Restorations, LLC
Yes... it's a Porsche!
Hi Richard,
Perhaps my "pride and joy" Porsche tractor could become an interesting photo display in one of your next catalogs. Yes, it's a Porsche! The sports car maker did manufacture tractors in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
During a trip to the Bavarian Alps in Southern Germany, I found this single cylinder diesel tractor in an old farm shed in rather sad condition, brought it back to the States, and spent about 10 years meticulously restoring it.
As you can see from the photo, it is kept in beautiful show condition with Griot's Garage products, which I also use on my 1931 Pontiac and my Mercedes 300 SDL.
Thanks, Hans S.
Protection - What a Concept!
Dear Richard, I have been a customer for many years and love your products. I want to share a recent experience with one of my cars, a 1969 Nova concept built for the SEMA 2006 show. It is a "what if" car... specifically what if GM had offered the Z-28 option on the Nova as they did on the Camaro. The car has a Z-28 dash, 302 Crossram engine, Houndstooth interior and many special modifications. It's been featured in several national magazines.
Several months ago I was driving the car to an event and the battery overcharged, spewing acid out into the wheel well and down the passenger side of the car (which is painted with single stage paint). I was horrified, and was fully expecting the paint to be damaged. But the acid just washed right off and left no residual signs. I credit this to the 6 coats of Best Of Show Wax on the vehicle. The acid damaged the cad plating on the bolts under the car but could not damage the paint finish!
Thanks again for manufacturing such high quality products!
Dr. Gary
George's All-Original Beetle
Hi,
My name is George Limnios. I own an original 1959 Volkswagen Convertible. It has 22,000 original miles on it, and still has the original tags from the factory under the seats that have the date of March 1959. It also has many original VW accessories. The only thing that was done to the car was a paint job in the early 1980s. I have been buying and using tools and products from Griot's Garage for years, and have never had a problem with anything!
Thank You, George L.
Only the Best
While I was saving for my first Ferrari, I learned the art of detailing on my other less exotic, but well loved cars. I was never fully satisfied with what I could find over the counter, no matter how much I spent and no matter how specialized the product.
When it came time to buy my first dream car (1996 F355 Spider) I was determined to use only the best and most gentle products I could find. And lucky for me, my mailbox was graced with a Griot’s Garage catalog. I still remember my first order, a bottle of Speed Shine, Best Of Show Wax and Fine Hand Polish. Wow, what a difference over all the others.
Ever since my first order with Griot’s Garage back in 1999, I have enjoyed seeing the company grow and my garage grow with it. Thanks for offering the highest quality, most affordable products around. I spent 20 LONG YEARS saving for my first Ferrari. I wouldn’t use anything but the very, very best.
David S.
A Labor of Love
Griot's Garage customer Diane is a member of the Ferrari Club of America, South Central Region. So great is her passion for these Italian thoroughbreds, she organizes a 3-day fundraising event in Dallas called Ferrari Passione.
Diane says, "The Ferrari Passione event is a labor of love for me. When I read about 'My Friends House', a homeless center for infants thru nine year old children, I had to do something to help".
Diane shows her Ferrari at national events, and always brings along her "make-up kit" (Griot's Garage products) for last minute touch-ups.
Attaboy!
I just placed another order as I now use your fine products exclusively. I have two Harley Davidson motorcycles and a Mercedes Benz which I keep garaged. Additionally, I have a Chevy Silverado pickup truck and a Fleetwood Discovery Class A diesel pusher motorhome which stay outdoors in the blazing South Florida sunshine.
I find Griot's Garage products do the best all-around job helping me care for my vehicles. Each time I am complimented on the nice appearance of one of my vehicles, I always give credit to your products.
I want to let you know how pleased and satisfied I am as a customer...a great big "ATTABOY", and keep up the terrific products.
Mark S.
Show-Worthy Flooring
Dear Sir,
Thank you for rushing the flooring to me last week. It was the final touch in my show display. A lot of people asked me where I got the floor... it was a big hit! Here is a picture of the display. Again, Thank you.
Raybern F.
Weekend Therapy
Just wanted to show some fun I had with my son during the first good Sunday we have had in Indiana!
He is learning how to use the Ultimate Nozzle to wash our 1998 Chevy Malibu!! Next will be his Radio Flyer tricycle!! Oh how I love these therapy sessions!!
Martin K.
Now this is a cruiser!
After years of looking at the Griot’s Grarage catalogs and seeing the exotic and pristine show cars, I was always humbled in my restoration project of choice, a 1971 Plymouth Fury police car.
The car started off with a very basic black and white single stage repaint (like the original factory job on low bid fleet vehicles). I then got to work with the paint cleaning clay, moving on to polishing with the random orbital and Machine Polish 3, followed by a few coats of your carnauba wax. The result was a deep mirror black finish comparable to some of the best paint jobs money can buy.
I still regularly use all of the Griot’s products on the cop car (and my daily drivers), and I’m guaranteed to preserve a better than new appearance with minimal effort.
Thanks for providing great products, outstanding customer service, and a myriad of excuses for me to go play in my garage.
Chris F
Lonnie's Showroom-Sharp Tudor
Dear Richard,
I have been an avid user of your products for several years now. I have kept all my daily drivers looking showroom sharp with Griot's products. Since retirement two years ago, I began looking for somethng special. Here are pictures of my '47 Ford Tudor Sedan. Your products make it look AWESOME!! You could just eat off the engine. Thanks for your dedication in providing fine products.
Sincerely, Lonnie J.
A Garage Built for Fun
To Everyone at Griot's Garage,
I remember being given a tour of the facility a while back and have personally seen Richard's MV Agusta. I know you have quite a few riders there and just want to thank you for your awesome products and killer service. I recently finished a project involving my 2003 Honda ST1300. I wanted something different and decided to emulate the famous RC161. I've posted several photos in motorcycle related forums and the funny thing is that within 5 posts someone always comments about my garage. A garage I certainly "Have Fun In" and do so primarily because of your products.
I thought I would send you a photo and once again thank you for your service and products.
Keep Having Fun! Robert H.
Emil's Saleen Machine
Hi To All Griot's Garage Staff:
Photos of my 2006 Saleen S-281 Extreme Mustang, signed by Steve Saleen himself (see photo). Please notice the super shine created with your Cleaning Clay and Best Show Wax®. Everyone at the Parnelli Jones - Steve Saleen poster signing event at the local Ford Dealership was stunned by the paint depth and clarity. I tried many products but there is only one if you want the best. Griot's Garage!
Thanks you for the fine work, customer service and products.
