Whats up,

I was in the market for a good rotary buffer and I'm looking at the Dewalt DW847 at the moment. The price for this unit is around 140-150 ish. Fully speed adjustable up to 3k rpms.

I was just wondering if any of you guys knew where online to get a good rotary buffer online for around 150 or less. I want something that is fully adjustable and NON ORBITAL!.

Thanks for any help.


[Modified by LiLOtaku, 6:58 AM 2/20/2003]


[Modified by LiLOtaku, 6:59 AM 2/20/2003]

 

make sure you go for random orbital... Griot's Garage claims the Porter Cable random orbital they sell is the best out there, you might want to check it out. It's $200 from http://www.griotsgarage.com but you might be able to find it cheaper elsewhere.

 

random orbitals

 

random orbitals is exactly what you DO want, it keeps the polish from cutting into the paint like a straight drive orbital buffer will do.

 

hes right


i have a random orbital that she got from the meguiars catalog....it works great

 

harborfreight.com for $50


professionals use this type of polishers because it works better. the only downside is that you need experience or else you'll cut right through the paint. you can do both cut and buff/polish with this one machine.

orbitals are for wusses. its only good for applying wax and polishing compound.....it doesnt work for cutting.

 

that's exactly why you don't want it... random orbitals won't do that. This is the porter cable one:



read about it here:

http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog....1004&SKU=10625

 

I have a wimpy one, just never rest your hands in one place, it will burn off the paint on the edge so fast..
It save alot of rubbing when I wax.

 

anyway, what kinda pad is best for removing wax?

 

like I said, orbital is for wusses. naw just playing . it looks like a good machine.

 

This Makita buffer is nice...you can use it in small nooks and crannies.
http://www.autobodystore.com/Makita-9227C_2a.jpg

 

Makita's are extremely popular in the autobody industry.

 

Like a said before, random orbitals

I have much experience with random orbitals and have used a friends rotary and the rotary worked out MUCH better and faster then the random orbital, that and the fact that my hands didn't feel like they were gonna fall off due to all the agitation of the random orbital.

Anyone toss me some more prices? one some rotary buffers/polishers?

 

hey guys,

I founda good price on a "porter-cable" rotary buffer. Its the model #7428 and I found it for 165.00, just thought i would pass on the price and stuff if anyone here is looking for a buffer. http://robertstool.com:81/2002website/itm12989.htm

7" VS Polisher, Model #7428
-Powerful 10 Amp motor
-Speed-limiting dial wheel and varible speed trigger
-1,000 - 3,000 RPM pad speed
-Protective plastic cover on gear housing and padded rest help prevent scratching or scarring of work
-Lock-on switch
-Includes polisher, hook, & loop pad, side handle and operating manual




[Modified by LiLOtaku, 5:15 AM 2/21/2003]