What buffer/polisher do you use?
06-23-2007, 04:42 PM
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What buffer/polisher do you use?
I'm looking for opinions on different buffers out there. I'm think of picking up a porter cable 7424, it seems like it's one of the best so far from what I've seen. Does anyone here happen to have one? I'd like to know how easy is it to use and if it's relatively safe to use, even if your not some professional detailer. Anyways, what do you all use?
06-25-2007, 07:57 PM
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Yup the PC is the DA buffer of choice by many. You can get professional machine results from it but dont risk burning through your paint like with a rotary.
Get it, you'll never regret it.
Get it, you'll never regret it.
06-30-2007, 08:24 AM
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Then new Ultimate Detailing Machine from autogeek.net has more power than a PC and is still safer than a rotary. I own all 3 machines, but I do this full time.
06-30-2007, 08:53 AM
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Porter Cable here...
I have had a normal rotory when i used to do it for a living.. its faster, but you can achieve the same result with the PC and be safer.. just takes slightly longer
When doing it for a living.. Time is Money
When doing it on your own car.. just take your time.. buy a PC
I have had a normal rotory when i used to do it for a living.. its faster, but you can achieve the same result with the PC and be safer.. just takes slightly longer
When doing it for a living.. Time is Money
When doing it on your own car.. just take your time.. buy a PC
06-30-2007, 08:59 AM
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06-30-2007, 09:02 AM
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I only brefiely tried and and liked it. Im gonna try it out today on a car so we shall see how it works. I use my makita to buff after Im done wetsanding when I do a repaint.
06-30-2007, 09:09 AM
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no, it doesn't leave anything. it actually does a very, very good job. when he said he got it for 20, i was thinking i'll do it by hand like i always do. but the lil ****** worked damn good.
06-30-2007, 09:12 AM
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I use a little palm sundance polisher I got from cdn for $15.. and it actually does a pretty good job, I must say. But I have only heard VERY good things about the 7424
07-03-2007, 10:52 AM
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ok there is NIGHT and DAY difference between your $20 polishers and the porter cable..
the Porter cable is able to apply polishing compound and smooth out the clear coat
The $20 ones are only good for applying wax, they dont have enough power (heat generation) to properly use rubbing compound and WILL leave marks.
What are you looking for? The $20 ones are a great replacement for doing wax by hand.. but if you are serious about detailing and actually removing scratches, get the porter cable.
no, the porter cable wont if used properly (i.e. right pads, compounds, and put on in the right order.)
I use it on my Black SS camaro... and trust me, if there was even one flaw i would hit the ceiling.
You will get those swirl marks if you only use a rubbing compound and nothing else.. its like sanding.. first rough then progressively smoother untill its like glass. And depending on how bad your car is will determine how rough you start.
the Porter cable is able to apply polishing compound and smooth out the clear coat
The $20 ones are only good for applying wax, they dont have enough power (heat generation) to properly use rubbing compound and WILL leave marks.
What are you looking for? The $20 ones are a great replacement for doing wax by hand.. but if you are serious about detailing and actually removing scratches, get the porter cable.
no, the porter cable wont if used properly (i.e. right pads, compounds, and put on in the right order.)
I use it on my Black SS camaro... and trust me, if there was even one flaw i would hit the ceiling.
You will get those swirl marks if you only use a rubbing compound and nothing else.. its like sanding.. first rough then progressively smoother untill its like glass. And depending on how bad your car is will determine how rough you start.
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07-03-2007, 11:54 AM
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07-03-2007, 01:32 PM
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i got a no-name random orbital 10-inch buffer from auto zone for $40 and it's worth it's weight in gold, finish comes out so smooth with no swirls or streaking or haziness i love it.
07-04-2007, 06:15 PM
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No offense to anyone with the cheap buffers..
but you dont know what you're missing with the porter cable.
go to www.autopia.org for countless reviews from detailing professionals and ametures alike.
but you dont know what you're missing with the porter cable.
go to www.autopia.org for countless reviews from detailing professionals and ametures alike.
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