Other Micro/Nano Polishers Available on the Market! Griots G8: cutt.ly/SjjWpOQ FLEX PXE 80: cutt.ly/KjjWgkI RUPES iBird Long Neck: cutt.ly/ejjWxEe Adams SK Pro: cutt.ly/vjjWbMV
I wouldn't classify the Griot's G8 as a nano polisher although it is a SMALL 3 inch plate polisher which helps with tighter areas that a 5" inch or 6" inch polisher has difficulty getting into. It's also corded where as all the nano polishers are CORDLESS. But it is a good "budget" minded small polisher for those just getting into higher levels of detailing and it's a good starting point for the smaller polishers. Another company called SPTA on Amazon has a very similar unit to the Carbon Collective for only $199. YEP, $199 and it includes everything that Carbon Collective includes (minus the extensions). They look literally almost IDENTICAL so my guess is that SPTA probably makes the Carbon Collective unit for them. So for those who want a most cost effective unit to the Carbon Collective Unit, check out this one: www.amazon.com/SPTA-Cordless-Polisher-Scratches-polishing/dp/B08CTVQ35X/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=nano+polisher&qid=1619410163&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNVFORFRTR0NWTTNBJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTQwMzM2MlMyUk80TVcxODBCNiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjgwMzUyMjhUTUxWVlNBNUFPVSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
@@djlazarek5830 Even better. Buy the SPTA version and save about $100! I thought they might be made by the same parent company. I absolutely love my larger SPTA 5" 15mm long throw (newest version) cordless polisher which looks almost identical to a Flex machine which they most likely reverse engineered. Very smooth machine and top notch for the money. The accessories they send with it are crap and go right into the trash can but the machine itself is WELL worth it! I think whomever makes SPTA and a few of the other machines as well as many other brands are made by the same manufacturer in China. You can immediately tell it's the same machine when you see different companies selling them and they look identical although might be a different color such as the Carbon Collective Nano. In fact a LOT of polishers of all sizes in detailing now are made in China except the Flex machines and Rupes. I think they probably buy those machines and reverse engineer them. I know people crack on the "off brand" machines but honestly, the SPTA machine are good. I have Makita, three Flex machines and a Metabo 3 inch. Honestly, my new favorite is the SPTA machine! Just an all around fantastic machine and a great value. Anyone just getting into more serious detailing wishing to up their game polishing, you can't go wrong with SPTA machines (Nano, 3 inch, or 15mm throw 5 inch). Buy those three machines and you will probably have everything you will need to tackle even the most unique and curved panels or small spaces! 😁
It might be very similar. A lot of companies do this. For example, there’s multiple brands of Engine Oil but realistically only 2-3 companies produce said Engine Oil. Whatever the case is, it’s worth every penny. Can’t speak for SPTA as I do not own one.
Yes it is, it’s the exact same machine. Auto brite has one as well. Look at how the power switch turns on from right to left and the speed control has the positive adjustment on the left just like the spta. They’re all the exact same machine. Just different casings and accessories.
That polisher looks SWEET! Looks like Carbon Collective (or whomever makes it for them, probably someplace in China) took attributes of all three popular nano polishers (Flex PXE80, Rupes iBrid, and Adams Micro Swirl Killer) and put them into one polisher. Some of the parts look very similar to parts on those three polishers. And the fact that it comes WITH the extensions is great! All three of the other ones you need to purchase the extensions separately. I really like that hard case. Keeps everything nice and organized and easy to pull out what you need. My Flex PXE-80 came with a bag, which is fine, but the case is nicer. The only good thing about the Flex case is you can put a lot of stuff in the case including any accessories, polishes, pads, microfibers, everything you need. You are a lucky man to have that polishers. I saw that Jim White over at the White Details channel just got one of these polishers also. He uses the nano polishers extensively in his intricate details. Looking forward to your next videos. I got brought here by searching "Polishing a 370z". I have a 370Z in the same color you polished so I really enjoyed that video. You did a great job on that paint correction and polish on that one. Looked incredible. Hope your new nano polisher serves you well into the future! Looking forward to seeing it in future detailing videos.
I've got this machine and I love it. It's fantastic. It's very good quality. While the 1-inch backing plate is solid metal, the 2-inch backing plate is plastic. I sheared the plastic thread in the DA attachment, which meant hours of slow, careful drilling of the hole in the attachment to get my DA function back. The thread is still ok. I ended up buying a metal 2 inch backing plate to continue using. It's a 40 minute charge time and a 40 minute work time, which is really good for a power tool.
@@qwikss4469 Yep. This is identical to the SPTA in every way but color. From the polisher itself to the case and accessories. Skip them both and just get the Flex PXE80. It does everything these do, but better, and totally replaces your 3" mini polisher. It has that much power. 👍
The Flex PXE80 really is at another level of performance and quality above these other minis. I hated the Rupes Nano, but the PXE is amazing, tons of power. You'll never use another 3" corded polisher ever again.
I don’t use it as often anymore as I have upgraded to a Rupes iBird Nano but I still keep it around if needed. I’m genuinely shocked and and surprised as to how durable this Carbon Collective Nano Polisher is. I’ve dropped it/it fell multiple times and it still works like a champ.
I just purchased the ibrid Nano and am starting to wonder if I spent too much money on a polisher. That being said, I have the LHR-15 as well. I am trying to simplify the entire polishing process and I think having a Nano, mini and LHR-15 all from Rupes and using the same pads and polishes are going to be a game-changer for me. Best of luck to you with your choice of polishers. Great video!
It’s funny because I also JUST upgraded and bought an iBird. Long story short; it’s better than this CC Nano-polisher. More quiet, less vibration, trust me, Rupes is the way
Nice review, however shouldn't the extension bar be between the head of the machine and the counter weight? Not extension bar threaded into the counter weight? Nice work. 👌
I bought one of these 2 years ago and now only works for 2 minutes before cutting out , change the battery and cuts out again , sent emails to carbon collective with no response ,
I like the Car-Pro red too. 3M Precision is also very good. But I'm weirdly picky and OCD, and I don't like the lime green color, so I use the Car-Pro tape. 😁👍
Other Micro/Nano Polishers Available on the Market!
Griots G8: cutt.ly/SjjWpOQ
FLEX PXE 80: cutt.ly/KjjWgkI
RUPES iBird Long Neck: cutt.ly/ejjWxEe
Adams SK Pro: cutt.ly/vjjWbMV
I wouldn't classify the Griot's G8 as a nano polisher although it is a SMALL 3 inch plate polisher which helps with tighter areas that a 5" inch or 6" inch polisher has difficulty getting into. It's also corded where as all the nano polishers are CORDLESS. But it is a good "budget" minded small polisher for those just getting into higher levels of detailing and it's a good starting point for the smaller polishers. Another company called SPTA on Amazon has a very similar unit to the Carbon Collective for only $199. YEP, $199 and it includes everything that Carbon Collective includes (minus the extensions). They look literally almost IDENTICAL so my guess is that SPTA probably makes the Carbon Collective unit for them. So for those who want a most cost effective unit to the Carbon Collective Unit, check out this one: www.amazon.com/SPTA-Cordless-Polisher-Scratches-polishing/dp/B08CTVQ35X/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=nano+polisher&qid=1619410163&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNVFORFRTR0NWTTNBJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTQwMzM2MlMyUk80TVcxODBCNiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjgwMzUyMjhUTUxWVlNBNUFPVSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
@@joevanseeters2873 would love to see a comparison of the CC AND SPTA.
@@chrisryan8894 Then CC and SPTA are the same tool my friend
@@joevanseeters2873 Cc and SPTA same tool bud
@@djlazarek5830 Even better. Buy the SPTA version and save about $100! I thought they might be made by the same parent company. I absolutely love my larger SPTA 5" 15mm long throw (newest version) cordless polisher which looks almost identical to a Flex machine which they most likely reverse engineered. Very smooth machine and top notch for the money. The accessories they send with it are crap and go right into the trash can but the machine itself is WELL worth it! I think whomever makes SPTA and a few of the other machines as well as many other brands are made by the same manufacturer in China. You can immediately tell it's the same machine when you see different companies selling them and they look identical although might be a different color such as the Carbon Collective Nano. In fact a LOT of polishers of all sizes in detailing now are made in China except the Flex machines and Rupes. I think they probably buy those machines and reverse engineer them. I know people crack on the "off brand" machines but honestly, the SPTA machine are good. I have Makita, three Flex machines and a Metabo 3 inch. Honestly, my new favorite is the SPTA machine! Just an all around fantastic machine and a great value. Anyone just getting into more serious detailing wishing to up their game polishing, you can't go wrong with SPTA machines (Nano, 3 inch, or 15mm throw 5 inch). Buy those three machines and you will probably have everything you will need to tackle even the most unique and curved panels or small spaces! 😁
This is the same SPTA product, isn't it?
Isnt this just the SPTA micro polisher, with a different colour and carbon collectives logo?
It might be very similar. A lot of companies do this. For example, there’s multiple brands of Engine Oil but realistically only 2-3 companies produce said Engine Oil.
Whatever the case is, it’s worth every penny. Can’t speak for SPTA as I do not own one.
Yes it is, it’s the exact same machine. Auto brite has one as well. Look at how the power switch turns on from right to left and the speed control has the positive adjustment on the left just like the spta. They’re all the exact same machine. Just different casings and accessories.
That polisher looks SWEET! Looks like Carbon Collective (or whomever makes it for them, probably someplace in China) took attributes of all three popular nano polishers (Flex PXE80, Rupes iBrid, and Adams Micro Swirl Killer) and put them into one polisher. Some of the parts look very similar to parts on those three polishers. And the fact that it comes WITH the extensions is great! All three of the other ones you need to purchase the extensions separately. I really like that hard case. Keeps everything nice and organized and easy to pull out what you need. My Flex PXE-80 came with a bag, which is fine, but the case is nicer. The only good thing about the Flex case is you can put a lot of stuff in the case including any accessories, polishes, pads, microfibers, everything you need. You are a lucky man to have that polishers. I saw that Jim White over at the White Details channel just got one of these polishers also. He uses the nano polishers extensively in his intricate details. Looking forward to your next videos. I got brought here by searching "Polishing a 370z". I have a 370Z in the same color you polished so I really enjoyed that video. You did a great job on that paint correction and polish on that one. Looked incredible. Hope your new nano polisher serves you well into the future! Looking forward to seeing it in future detailing videos.
I've got this machine and I love it. It's fantastic. It's very good quality. While the 1-inch backing plate is solid metal, the 2-inch backing plate is plastic. I sheared the plastic thread in the DA attachment, which meant hours of slow, careful drilling of the hole in the attachment to get my DA function back. The thread is still ok. I ended up buying a metal 2 inch backing plate to continue using. It's a 40 minute charge time and a 40 minute work time, which is really good for a power tool.
Just found your channel and really like your style. Subscribed. Looking to buy this polisher...very helpful. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for the unbiased review Mac, and I appreciate your thoughts in all aspects!
How do u hand right so long and flat that looks insane on non lined paper
@@zaceryhammond1144 haha, thanks man! just doing my thing
“I believe this is England” no buddy it’s not 😂 the plug that’s on it is English lol
The microphone helps in my opinion! Super helpful video. Congrats on the growth !
Just bought one SPTA and difference between them it's just colours
Price too 😂😂😂
Are you sure?
@@qwikss4469 Yep. This is identical to the SPTA in every way but color. From the polisher itself to the case and accessories. Skip them both and just get the Flex PXE80. It does everything these do, but better, and totally replaces your 3" mini polisher. It has that much power. 👍
@@jdisdetermined does flex have 1” 2” and 3” backing plates ?
The Flex PXE80 really is at another level of performance and quality above these other minis. I hated the Rupes Nano, but the PXE is amazing, tons of power. You'll never use another 3" corded polisher ever again.
Too bad they don't make a 12mm long throw like many of their competitors do. I like the fact that this is 300W, but 9mm throw
The cover that protects the spinning weight was that fitted in the video looked like it's not on ?
Save $100+ and get the spta and do a comparison video. 👍🏽
I’ve just ordered this, you’d think it would be a dock charger at this price though as you said seems a bit cheap how you charge the batteries
realise this is 2yrs old but would you use this polisher to try and remove water blemish's from the exterior black mercedes wearther strip?
Nice video only thing that irritated me was the uk plug which is not uk :)
Sir how is it doing now? Thanks
I don’t use it as often anymore as I have upgraded to a Rupes iBird Nano but I still keep it around if needed. I’m genuinely shocked and and surprised as to how durable this Carbon Collective Nano Polisher is. I’ve dropped it/it fell multiple times and it still works like a champ.
Is a copy the spta and spta have a cover for the dual action part
It's an spta,great little polisher,all made in the same factory in China
This is exactly the same as the new version spta one.
I just purchased the ibrid Nano and am starting to wonder if I spent too much money on a polisher. That being said, I have the LHR-15 as well. I am trying to simplify the entire polishing process and I think having a Nano, mini and LHR-15 all from Rupes and using the same pads and polishes are going to be a game-changer for me. Best of luck to you with your choice of polishers. Great video!
It’s funny because I also JUST upgraded and bought an iBird. Long story short; it’s better than this CC Nano-polisher. More quiet, less vibration, trust me, Rupes is the way
Looks like SPTA just different colours
Nice review, however shouldn't the extension bar be between the head of the machine and the counter weight? Not extension bar threaded into the counter weight? Nice work. 👌
You are most definitely correct. I caught myself after I re watched the video some time ago.
Anyone from the uk watching this, the battery’s are the same as the draper or sealey ones so if you need more
thats interesting, now to find the polisher somewhere in the UK
@@pablo123b it’s the spta one. Exactly the same.
Good stuff pal
It’s definitely COUNTER clockwise to remove the pad, not clockwise.
Awesome job man. 👍 big difference. These black trims are a pain the butt haha.
Have you got any advice on how to polish underneath the door handles with this? Thank you!!!
What is the price of the kit?
$300USD
The yellow pad is medium cut. The orange is for polishing
I want to say great job young man one of the best reviews I've seen on the micro polisher and very Hands-On that I appreciate
I bought one of these 2 years ago and now only works for 2 minutes before cutting out , change the battery and cuts out again , sent emails to carbon collective with no response ,
Thanks for video, was looking for someone who has used it and reviewed it before I bought it.
Just to highlight England is the 3 pin that has the wire attached lol
Was you using the DA mode with the extension on ??
Good looks! The black piano plastic is hard to keep clean for sure
Price sir
$299.99 when I bought it. I just checked for you and its $320.00 if you would like to buy today.
What kind of tape are you using?
The red tape is actually a CarPro brand. Never knew they sold tape so I tried it out. Personally my favorite tape to use is the green 3M Tape
I like the Car-Pro red too. 3M Precision is also very good. But I'm weirdly picky and OCD, and I don't like the lime green color, so I use the Car-Pro tape. 😁👍
Prices Sir
$299 USD
Stuff like that is why I’m so happy I learned PPF bc it makes that entire panel perfect