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Kilgore Trout

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I am going to get one this weekend, advice please

I am thinking this one:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...BV_EngineID=ccecaddidhdlfkhcegecegjdghldgfk.0

 

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I dont think that is a quality buffer.. all that will do is make swirl marks and mess your paint up. Check out www.autogeek.com. The porter cable is a good entry buffer and spins fast enough to get the job done. Me personally i use the DeWalt big daddy buffer. That thing is capable of 3000RPMs But if your not careful it will eat your paint and then ull be

 

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Well, I do have some experience buffing. I worked in a detail shop in high school. No way am I buying one of the heavy duty ones I used then though, they are $200.

Thanks for the tips I will check out AutoGeek

 

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Porter Cable 7424 autogeek carries them....

 

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wytstang said:

Porter Cable 7424 autogeek carries them....

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that's what I have and love it.

 

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thats a DA buffer right? What differentiates that from just being a glorified random orbital...im not being a smart ass btw, and i want to buy a buffer, im just looking for actual facts that make these good buffers

 

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SMRcalidiv

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thats a DA buffer right? What differentiates that from just being a glorified random orbital...im not being a smart ass btw, and i want to buy a buffer, im just looking for actual facts that make these good buffers

 

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Kilgore Trout

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The 7424 is way too expensive...

 

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I use a dewalt at work love it..

 

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SMRcalidiv said:

thats a DA buffer right? What differentiates that from just being a glorified random orbital...im not being a smart ass btw, and i want to buy a buffer, im just looking for actual facts that make these good buffers

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Yes it's a dual action buffer, and the diffence is speed and thats whats needed when using scratch removes. The speed creats heat that helps break down the polish to begine removing scratches/swirls/marring. You can't do that by hand with out a lot of time and your arm not feeling like spaghetti at the end.

 

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SMRcalidiv

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ok, heres another question, do they work as well as a rotary buffer, put aside the danger factor, do body shops use pc's? i thought the all used rotary buffers, could they use pc's?

 

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Yes it just takes longer to work the product in and or break down. Body shops could use a pc but like mentioned it takes longer and time is money....

 

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SMRcalidiv

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ok, that helps, i just got my car painted and i wanna take care of my baby, but i also want a tool that is professional grade, so knowing that i can get paintshop buffing results with the pc, and not have to worry anbout burning the paint is great

 

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SMRcalidiv said:

ok, that helps, i just got my car painted and i wanna take care of my baby, but i also want a tool that is professional grade, so knowing that i can get paintshop buffing results with the pc, and not have to worry anbout burning the paint is great

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Good man if you really want to get indepth about proper detailing read up on autopia.org they have a massive amount of info.

 

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I just got the Porter Cable 7424 from autogeek also. Man this thing is sweet! Will save a lot of time and effort.

 

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McTeague said:

The 7424 is way too expensive...

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You get what you pay for.

 

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I just got a Porter Cable 7424 and finally got to polish my car last weekend and I am extremely impressed with how well that thing works - makes my 6 year old paint look new. Definitely worth the money.

 

DaGonz

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I have a detailing venture that I do on the side. I have both the PC 7424 and a Makita rotary.

My weapon of choice is the 7424. With the right selection of cutting, polishing and finishing pads and the proper polishes ( I use a lot of Meguiar's profesional and detalier line products), they really make a finish shine. The rotary only comes out for "basket cases".

The PC 7424 is avaialble at Lowe's Home Centers for $109.

 

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gtbrad

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I got my 7424 off eBay a while ago for $119

I also use ALL Meguiar's products

Meg's Mild Clay, #83 #80 #82 NXT


If you're using a PC you need Mike Phillips' tutorial video...

http://showcargarage.com/

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