Best Buffer?

[Kilgore Trout]

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

 

[DropTop01]

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

 

[Kilgore Trout]

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

 

[wytstang]

Porter Cable 7424 autogeek carries them....

 

[DTNODYA]

Porter Cable 7424 autogeek carries them....

that's what I have and love it.

 

[SMRcalidiv]

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

 

[SMRcalidiv]

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

 

[Kilgore Trout]

The 7424 is way too expensive...

 

[Cantslowdown]

I use a dewalt at work love it..

 

[wytstang]

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

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.

 

[SMRcalidiv]

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?

 

[wytstang]

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....

 

[SMRcalidiv]

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

 

[wytstang]

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

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

 

[justin]

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

 

[gtbrad]

The 7424 is way too expensive...

You get what you pay for.

 

[heyzuess]

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]

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.

 

[gtbrad]

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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