2 Sweet Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 Where can I get a decent one for cheap? I would like something a little more aggressive than my orbital I got from Meijer years ago. I'm assuming I need to get a rotary? My car has some swirl marks that need attention, and my current buffer just isn't cutting it (pun intended, har har har). I'm planning on checking out Harbor Freight. Anywhere else I should look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vander Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 Pawn shops that carry tools should have some, if you dont mind buying used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS_Sonoma Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 There was a huge discussion on Porter Cable not to long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted May 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 There was a huge discussion on Porter Cable not to long ago. Yeah, I'm not really wanting to spend that much, but that's probably the direction I'll be going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Steve, Despite the fact that the Porter Cable is still an orbital it's a step up from what you've got now. Another key thing is getting the correct pads and polishes for the job at the same time. With most ortibals found at places like sears not only are the pad choices generally uneffective for anything other than just waxing the car, but they really give you no guidance on proper products to use either. You really need to expect to spend about $200-250 to get a good orbital, pads, and polishes to get yourself started. The good news is that's about the same money you'd pay to have a pro do your car just once so consider it an investment that you won't have to be making again down the road as long as you're committed to learning the process correctly. I wouldn't suggest a rotary if you have limited polishing knowledge and experience. Too many risks of making things worse and not better. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted May 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Steve, Despite the fact that the Porter Cable is still an orbital it's a step up from what you've got now. Another key thing is getting the correct pads and polishes for the job at the same time. With most ortibals found at places like sears not only are the pad choices generally uneffective for anything other than just waxing the car, but they really give you no guidance on proper products to use either. You really need to expect to spend about $200-250 to get a good orbital, pads, and polishes to get yourself started. The good news is that's about the same money you'd pay to have a pro do your car just once so consider it an investment that you won't have to be making again down the road as long as you're committed to learning the process correctly. I wouldn't suggest a rotary if you have limited polishing knowledge and experience. Too many risks of making things worse and not better. Andy Awesome, thanks for the advice. I think that's the route I'll end up going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mitsumodder Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 i was just thinking about selling my dewalt variable speed buffer. used it once. $200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 I got a variable speed rotary from Harbor freight for $30. It does the job. Goes from 400 RPM's to like 3700 using a dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaFark Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 The best thing to use is the the Porter Cable 7424 Buffer/polisher. It will not burn your paint and it will take care of those swirl marks. You can pick one of these up band new for like $119.00 with free shipping at http://WWW.Tools-Plus.com. Not affiliated with this site , just did a search and they had the best price. I have one of these and using it with some Meguires polish you can see yourself like a mirror in the shine. Like they said above that a lot has to do with the products that you are using to get your job done. Visit the Meguires website and they have all sorts of video's to show you how its done..And of course the products too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted May 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Lots of good info/advice, thanks guys, much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahnstoermer1647545488 Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 I've had a Porter Cable for years, easy to use, seems nearly impossible to damage anything... works for me! By the way, is there a good local place to buy pads and polishes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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