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Mustang4119

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What is a good buffer to use on the car? People are saying they are so much better than hand and get rid of those swirl marks, considering I have a black car. I tried the craftsman buffer and it sucked. The bonnet kept flying off when I turned it on. What are some good buffers online that arent pricey?

 

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subscribing because i will be getting one soon as well.

 

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cheap and quality rarely go hand and hand, you get what you pay for.....
http://www.autogeek.net/poca746varap.html

 

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wytstang said:

cheap and quality rarely go hand and hand, you get what you pay for.....
http://www.autogeek.net/poca746varap.html

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Agreed. I'm using an 11' Craftman random/orbital buffer.$100 The bonnets stay on . The buffer has clutches that slip if too much pressure is applied.This buffer makes me look like a pro(I have no experience with electric buffers) . Maybe yours is for a different application than cars.Small items,furniture,etc. Save up for a quality buffer..you'll enjoy the results and it will last for years.It is one of the lowest cost accessories that we can get for our cars.

 

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My 7" Makita is real nice. Its a professional one though so it can/will ruin your paint if you're not careful. It was around $200 i think. Well worth it though when I painted my car and had to color sand and buff it. This got the job done real well.

 

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A lot of people get a PC, but I always used DeWalt buffers. More expensive but like it was said above you get what you pay for.

 

larrendeuce

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I also use the dewalt, 849 hi speed rotary buffer. Its heavy, but after working with it for awhile you get used to it.

 

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Using a low speed orbital buffer isn't really intended to be used for removing swirls. They main purpose for it is that it makes applying and removing polish/wax a lot easier. If you have swirl marks, a detailing proffesional with a high speed buffer should be hired. If you have never used a high speed buffer, I wouldn't. Contact some local detailers before you do anything. Just trying to help out.

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larrendeuce said:

I also use the dewalt, 849 hi speed rotary buffer. Its heavy, but after working with it for awhile you get used to it.

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Yeah that's the one.

 

xseler8

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low speed orbitals are pretty good..I use a lambs wool bonnet(nothing on it) after applying/removing polish.If you have no experience with a buffer..low speed random/orbitals are the way to go.

Whiteheat....the avatar?? are they local?

 

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I just got the DeWalt as well, but we had a nice Makita in our shop too. Either way, they're not cheap

 

larrendeuce

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The makita's are nice too, my detail shop had one, but I learned to like the dewalt. Features I liked about it were the rpm dial, and that it maintains rpm when a load is applied. If you get one its worth it to get a velcro backing pad too. Makes changing pads much easier.

 

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I use a dewalt at work and love it has verable speed and all cant get any better..

 

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xseler8 said:

Whiteheat....the avatar?? are they local?

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