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03-24-2006, 11:52 AM #1
Power Buffer
Can anyone recommend a good power buffer?
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03-24-2006, 07:11 PM #2
Get a Porter Cable. I have the PC 7336
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03-24-2006, 11:09 PM #3
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Get the Dewalt 849. Its well worth the money.
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03-26-2006, 03:45 PM #4
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Originally Posted by kenz28
Until you get the hang of using a DA buffer, I'd steer clear of the steeper learning curve a rotary has.
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03-26-2006, 08:15 PM #5
I agree with the previos post. Random orbital is much safer for starter/amateurs like myself and you. I'd leave the standard ones to a professional.
What happens is the clear coat gets soft and a professional(my brother was trained with these) can get rid of swirls in paint by actually moving the clearcoat around with one of these non-random orbitals. If you don't do it right, you will be left with unprotected paint or no paint at all. Be VERY CAREFUL!!!
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03-26-2006, 10:26 PM #6
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Originally Posted by svt_eater
The main difference between a rotary and a DA machine is that the DA machine can't create as much heat or abrasive force, which means it cannot remove as much paint during each pass. It also cannot create swirls (which in effect are "tool marks" from a rotary, or some other abrasive).
Oh, and do remember that it's always important to wax or seal your paint after polishing.... the clearcoat alone isn't enough -- it needs protection, too.
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03-28-2006, 04:27 PM #7Originally Posted by 99Z28 1LE
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03-28-2006, 07:43 PM #8
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Originally Posted by svt_eater
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03-29-2006, 09:40 AM #9
I just need something to help me get rid of some water marks.
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03-29-2006, 12:29 PM #10
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Originally Posted by Sassy Cassie
If it turns out to be etching, grab a light cleaner polish like Meguiar's Clear Coat Body Scrub or something of that sort. If you're a Zainoholic, order a bottle of ZPC Fusion.
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04-01-2006, 04:13 PM #11Originally Posted by Sassy Cassie
I suggest you save your money and go with what 1LE has suggested. Water marks aren't too serious to deal with. Just follow the instructions on a decent product like Mothers or Zaino. If you decide on Zaino, check out their website and do some reading. You may like the idea of picking up a few of their products. That's all I have used on my car from day 1.
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04-01-2006, 08:20 PM #12
If you want something simple then Zaino isn't what you're looking for. It is finicky when it comes to application that’s why I like Tropi-care. Maguires is another great brand that a lot of people like including myself
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04-01-2006, 08:58 PM #13
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Originally Posted by 01 Red WS6
Oh, and did I happen to mention that I'm a detailer by trade? I'm not here trying to blow smoke up anyone's ass.
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05-20-2006, 08:25 PM #14Originally Posted by 99Z28 1LE
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05-20-2006, 09:25 PM #15
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Originally Posted by INMY01TA
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05-21-2006, 02:53 AM #16Originally Posted by 99Z28 1LE
Last edited by INMY01TA; 05-21-2006 at 03:33 AM.
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05-21-2006, 06:08 AM #17
Get a Porter Cable... Arf! They (and others) are used by a lot of folks world wide with good results. The learning curve is not that great... (one or two practice panels and you should be good to go), my brother practiced on his tractor... However, (that's a big but), 'google' polishing and read a few how to's so you don't make beginner mistakes... I prefer the PC, low price, many accessories available, yadda, yadda, yadda...
(If you folks want to argue please start your own thread.)
Lil Dog in a big poundLast edited by Lil Dog; 05-21-2006 at 06:10 AM.
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05-21-2006, 09:59 AM #18
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Originally Posted by INMY01TA
I love how people on the internet are so ignorant and have to turn everything into a "personal" thing. Nobody seems to think it's possible to take issue with information, without taking issue with the person giving the information. That right there is absolute immaturity. Grow up.
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05-21-2006, 10:08 AM #19Originally Posted by 99Z28 1LE
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05-21-2006, 12:54 PM #20
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Originally Posted by INMY01TA
Kettle, you're black.
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