Has anyone had any experiences with the Meguiar's Dual Action Polisher?
http://www.meguiars.com/product_show...cfm?SrcLine=CT

 

I have been using one for the last 7 years. But, incase you haven't noticed, it is actually a Porter-Cable polisher that Meguire's sells. I purchased the Porter-Cable and use it with the Meguire's pads and waxing products. It does an outstanding job and it saves you a lot of time and effort. I highly recommend it

Nothing against Meguire's, but you would save some money if you buy the Porter-Cable. Just do a search on Porter Cable 7424. I did a quick search on the web, I found one place that sold it for $119 and I saw where Amazon.com sells it for $129 with free shipping.


[Modified by BSQ, 11:07 AM 11/13/2001]

 

Awesome! Thanks!

Are there any tricks to using it, or is it pretty much idiot proof?

 

It pretty idiot proof. All you need to do is set the speed dial between 1 & 2 and start buffing. I mainly use it for applying cleaner or polish since I use Meguire's paste wax (Gold Class). You will want to use a different pad for each product (ie. do not use different products on the same pad).

FYI, Griot's Garage ( http://www.griotsgarage.com ) also sells the Porter Cable polisher for $199 ( http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=10625 ). They also sell a wax removal bonnet for $14.95 ( http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=11536 ) for removing wax and polish.



[Modified by BSQ, 11:25 AM 11/13/2001]

 

I have one also. I don't use it that often though. I use it with 3M swirl mark remover about twice a year to get rid of swirls. works great. check out http://www.autopia-carcare.com they have some good articles about it.

 

If you guys want the absolute best price on this porter cable orbital buffer, check out http://www.coastaltool.com. They normally go for $115 there. You may also want to purchase the accessory kit that http://www.properautocare.com sells for this machine, as it makes it much easier to work with.