the best

liffick · 02-20-2007, 03:10 PM

I have been searching and reading up on it but i cant find a clear cut definitive answer what do you guys think is the best buffer, i am getting tired of my pos and i am in the market for a good one but dont want to spend an arm and a leg

what are you opinions and suggestions
also looking for one that will be able to help me remove swirl marks

99BLAZR · 02-20-2007, 03:14 PM

your hands.

Best tools you got.

liffick · 02-20-2007, 03:15 PM

my hands cant get all of the rubbing compound off, i even do small sections and i still cant get it all off and i have to scrub really hard to even try

twelvam · 02-20-2007, 07:40 PM

get a dewalt.......i have a dewalt...

**Sir Toad** · 02-20-2007, 10:50 PM

makita 9227c

XtremeBowtie · 02-20-2007, 10:53 PM

Makita

shady1up · 02-20-2007, 11:15 PM

I luv my dewalt

liffick · 02-21-2007, 12:42 AM

how much does one of those makita's run and how experienced do you have to be to use one because i dont want to ruin my paint any more than it already is

LikeaRock · 02-22-2007, 02:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by liffick

how much does one of those makita's run and how experienced do you have to be to use one because i dont want to ruin my paint any more than it already is

A Makita will run you anywhere from $180-220, prices seem to vary depending on where you live and where you find it. Using a rotary really isn't as hard as most people make it out to be, but most people that say that don't have any rotary experience either. Start with the speed set around 1000-12000 RPM's, move the machine a few inches every second and just be careful around curves/edges, you can catch and edge if you're not careful and do some permanent damage. I wouldn't reccomend using a cutting pad and compound either, start with a finishing pad and polish (less abrasive means less drag on the surface, making it easier to use the machine). If you keep the machine steady, hold the pad as flat as possible at all times and keep the speed where you feel comfortable you shouldn't have any problems. Take a weekend and just get your technique down and go from there.

You can also go for an electric D/A like the Porter Cable. It oscillates rather than spinning in one direction so it's virtually impossible to burn the paint and it won't leave swirl marks. It takes a bit longer to polish out your vehicle than it would via rotary but if you're a "weekend warrior" detailer and will be using it mostly on your rig, you'll be very happy with the PC. When you feel comfortable enough to step up to a rotary you can always do that.

Here's a link to AutoGeek, they've got a couple instructional videos as well as Porter Cable starter kits. Again the PC is a wise choice for someone like you, many here will agree.
Porter Cable 7424 Dual Action Polisher

And when you decide to order some quality products, check out ChrisNJ's site Welcome to Glimmer-Glass Detailing

02-20-2007, 03:10 PM	#1
liffick just one of those days Age: 27 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,048 Location: wouldnt you like to know User is: OffLine	the best I have been searching and reading up on it but i cant find a clear cut definitive answer what do you guys think is the best buffer, i am getting tired of my pos and i am in the market for a good one but dont want to spend an arm and a leg what are you opinions and suggestions also looking for one that will be able to help me remove swirl marks
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02-20-2007, 03:14 PM	#2
99BLAZR --Christopher-- Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 589 Location: West Virginia User is: OffLine	Re: the best your hands. Best tools you got.
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02-20-2007, 03:15 PM	#3
liffick just one of those days Age: 27 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,048 Location: wouldnt you like to know User is: OffLine	Re: the best my hands cant get all of the rubbing compound off, i even do small sections and i still cant get it all off and i have to scrub really hard to even try
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02-20-2007, 07:40 PM	#4
twelvam under construction Age: 19 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,871 Location: amarillo texas User is: OffLine	Re: the best get a dewalt.......i have a dewalt...
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02-20-2007, 10:50 PM	#5
Sir Toad drunk and bored Age: 40 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 28,512 Location: galesburg(or morton), il User is: OffLine	Re: the best makita 9227c
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02-20-2007, 10:53 PM	#6
XtremeBowtie The Bowtie Brigade Age: 25 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 467 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: the best Makita
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02-20-2007, 11:15 PM	#7
shady1up Registered User Age: 40 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 30 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: the best I luv my dewalt
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02-21-2007, 12:42 AM	#8
liffick just one of those days Age: 27 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,048 Location: wouldnt you like to know User is: OffLine	Re: the best how much does one of those makita's run and how experienced do you have to be to use one because i dont want to ruin my paint any more than it already is
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02-22-2007, 02:18 PM	#9
LikeaRock Rustbucket Club Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 772 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: the best Quote: Originally Posted by liffick how much does one of those makita's run and how experienced do you have to be to use one because i dont want to ruin my paint any more than it already is A Makita will run you anywhere from $180-220, prices seem to vary depending on where you live and where you find it. Using a rotary really isn't as hard as most people make it out to be, but most people that say that don't have any rotary experience either. Start with the speed set around 1000-12000 RPM's, move the machine a few inches every second and just be careful around curves/edges, you can catch and edge if you're not careful and do some permanent damage. I wouldn't reccomend using a cutting pad and compound either, start with a finishing pad and polish (less abrasive means less drag on the surface, making it easier to use the machine). If you keep the machine steady, hold the pad as flat as possible at all times and keep the speed where you feel comfortable you shouldn't have any problems. Take a weekend and just get your technique down and go from there. You can also go for an electric D/A like the Porter Cable. It oscillates rather than spinning in one direction so it's virtually impossible to burn the paint and it won't leave swirl marks. It takes a bit longer to polish out your vehicle than it would via rotary but if you're a "weekend warrior" detailer and will be using it mostly on your rig, you'll be very happy with the PC. When you feel comfortable enough to step up to a rotary you can always do that. Here's a link to AutoGeek, they've got a couple instructional videos as well as Porter Cable starter kits. Again the PC is a wise choice for someone like you, many here will agree. Porter Cable 7424 Dual Action Polisher And when you decide to order some quality products, check out ChrisNJ's site Welcome to Glimmer-Glass Detailing
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