Rotary polishers

[drummer52910]

Any good reasons on why to spend 200+ dollars on a rotary polisher? Ive been planning on getting the Makita rotary polisher to start learning real paint correction, heard nothing but good about it. Today though i was passing time at Auto Zone and found a 7" polisher made by Great Neck. 11 amp motor, variable speed, basically all the features on paper that the more expensive polishers have from what i can tell. And its only 55 dollars. I know its not a big name brand like Dewalt or Makita, but im sure it has a decent warranty. Anything i should know before i buy it?

[drummer52910]

Heres a link to help out.http://greatnecksaw.com/product_info...ducts_id=91276

[Chris(NJ)]

imo, one of the key benefits to the brands like makita, dewalt, etc is the availability of backing plates and hook/loop pads. If you're not too concerned w/ a flexible backing plate and just want this to practice on flat panels like hoods/trunks, than I would say to go for it. Some other numbers that some look for is the weight of the machine since it can get tiring working a rotary while doing side panels. The makita comes in at ~2lbs lighter than the one you listed. Otherwise, looks good to me hope this helped a little.

[Chris(NJ)]

oh, and btw, coastal tool has the makita for 169 w/ canvas carry bag
http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/S...40c+1204616908

[drummer52910]

Ya i was thinking about the backing plate compatability thing too. I think the only way to find out would be order some plates, buy it, and if they dont fit, return it i guess. If they do fit id definately keep it, and later in time buy the makita when i get some practice.

[99'CajunFirehawk157]

The FLEX 3401 DA ia the latest and greatest DA since slice bread from all the auto detailers over on autopia.org, and since its a DA its almost idiot proof (burnt paint/clear) too. More than $200 though...
FWIW

[Z06-Goose]

The FLEX 3401 DA ia the latest and greatest DA since slice bread from all the auto detailers over on autopia.org, and since its a DA its almost idiot proof (burnt paint/clear) too. More than $200 though...
FWIW

[Chris(NJ)]

I'm still waiting for someone to donate a festool to me that I can use

[griftymcgrift]

went to napa, ordered a cheap one for like 65 got 3m 3000 hand/machine rub(30), and 3m machine polish(42), rough foam pad(12), and polishing pad(17) total was 190 and HOLY CRAP its awesome. not a DA tho just a rotary. ill try to take some pics of my sisters truck. was flat red metallic....now its absolutely beautiful