Hey guys, I'm looking to invest in a inexpensive buffer for my car. What would you guys recommend? :buttrock

no more canyon running!!:help


jk jk man hows the new car?
post some pics:redspot

no more canyon running!!:help


jk jk man hows the new car?
post some pics:redspot

Yeah yeah, I'm not doing anymore of that. Keeping myself safe!

New car is suprisingly awesome... Its really a beauty! I'll get some pics asap!

Best buffer ever...

http://www.qualitytruck.com/BUFFER.jpg

DeWalt DW849

Best buffer ever...

http://www.qualitytruck.com/BUFFER.jpg

DeWalt DW849


How much does it run?

wrong section.
try detailing section
thanks

wrong section.
try detailing section
thanks


Oops, can a mod please move this for me?

Do you mean a rotary buffer or a random orbital buffer?

It doesn't sound like you're asking for a rotary, like the Dewalt posted above.

dewalt= heavy as hell. Makita 9227c is THE BEST from my experience using all different kinds. It's light, the torque is constant and doesn't bog down when you apply pressure and it has a super slow rpm setting so you don't burn through the clear in tight areas. Most all higher end body shops use makita for rubbing a car out after it's been wetsanded. cost is prob around 180 but it's worth it. don't buy a cheap one.

Makita is the best

pc is the cheapest orbital buffer (it's pretty solid too). look around on autogeek/autopia.

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PC 7424 hands down for the price. If you wanna be a big man, then man up and get the Cyclo.

i highly reccomend the festool rotex but it is pricey ($450+)- this buffer has both orbital and forced rotational (essentially a less agressive rotary) mode. It will be the only buffer that you need. This is the buffer i use both on my cars as well as on customers' cars. You can use FR mode to polish out swirls with ease and then switch to orbital mode for your final polish/sealants/or waxes
Festool also puts out an orbital buffer than operates super smooth and goes for a lil more than $200 i believe.

the PC is a good value but you WILL get tired of it. It will get you amazing results but they will take longer to achieve vs other machines- not to mention your hands will be numb from all the vibrations. Autogeek.net is building their own version of the PC with upgraded parts which they claim to be more appropriate for detailing. The call it 'the ultimate detail machine' or something of this sort LOL. If i were you id go for a festool orbital- they operate completely effertlessly. Then again, i dont think you'll be able to appreciate it until you yourself have used the PC and understand why ther are much better buffers offered.

I would NOT reccomend starting off with an all-out rotary buffer. Hitachi, Dewalt, Makita, etc all will give you great results but it takes alot of practice. You WILL burn paint if you dont know what you're doing. Start off with an orbital and practice until you understand the appropriate pads to use for every situation. Eventually you will realize the results could be much better (as far as scratch correction). Its at this time which you should then consider a rotary/

whatever direction you go your paint will look better than ever.... good luck

+1 for the PC

PC 7424 for sure. If your not in a hurry to buy, autogeek sometimes has a special where they sell their gift cards for like 25 % off or something like that. Just buy one for yourself and that takes a big portion off the price

Best rotary for the $ = Makita or Hitachi (Metabo is great but much more $$$, Dewalt is great but heavy)
Best random orbital for the $ = UDM at Autopia or Danase.
-John C.