For a first time using an electric buffer
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Melting Slicks
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From: Reading PA
The Porter Cable 7424XP, as mentioned above is the best. If you watch the infamous Junkman vidoes he puts all of his body weight on the Porter Cable while it is on full speed and it doesn't hurt the paint at all. I would not hesitate to use it, at all.
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From: Roanoke Virginia
Stay clear of Walmart type buffers though they are nothing more than wax spreaders and are pretty much a waste of money. The porter cable is the way to go along with good product lines to make her shine better than new.
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From: Not on either liberal coast.
You don't have to "lean" on the PORTER CABLE to achieve a great shine. Use the polish/wax/sealant of your choice with a variety of pads, and allow the machine to do all the work.
There is a detailing forum on the main menu page with lots of information to learn there.
There is a detailing forum on the main menu page with lots of information to learn there.
Melting Slicks
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From: Jensen Beach FL
I bought 2 cheap random/orbital buffer's a 6" and a 10" years ago. They work very well. I tested them on my wife's car to see what it would take to "hurt/burn" the paint. I held it on there for a couple minutes and no damage. I usually test on her car before using any polish, scratch/swirl remover, pads etc. Have yet to damage her paint and I also did it on high spots (edges and creases in the body) . I had a scratch on my bumper near the hatch and wet sanded very lightly then used my 6" buffer and held it on for 60 seconds at a time then put more polish on the pad. Did this 10 times until the scratch was no longer noticeable. I guess if you used a very aggressive cleaner/wax you could damage your paint but you would have to hold it on the paint for a good while. I would like to get a Porter Cable but for now my cheap buffers do a great job.
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Melting Slicks
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I bought 2 cheap random/orbital buffer's a 6" and a 10" years ago. They work very well. I tested them on my wife's car to see what it would take to "hurt/burn" the paint. I held it on there for a couple minutes and no damage. I usually test on her car before using any polish, scratch/swirl remover, pads etc. Have yet to damage her paint and I also did it on high spots (edges and creases in the body) . I had a scratch on my bumper near the hatch and wet sanded very lightly then used my 6" buffer and held it on for 60 seconds at a time then put more polish on the pad. Did this 10 times until the scratch was no longer noticeable. I guess if you used a very aggressive cleaner/wax you could damage your paint but you would have to hold it on the paint for a good while. I would like to get a Porter Cable but for now my cheap buffers do a great job.
Drifting
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From: Colorado
I got the Flex instead of the Porter Cable, but it's like comparing supercharged z06's to zr1's when you're buying that high end. I *read* the Flex is better, but it's all going to come down to the person doing the job. I have my flex, same compounds, and little practice, and cant do nearly as well as my buddy with his PC and a lot of practice 
autogeeks.net has a ton of videos, promos, etc on polishing if you're interested in getting into it. and of course youtube has hundreds of people showing you how. in fact there's one guy that does c5's specifically.. some black guy with a southern accent, has very good videos.
autogeeks.net has a ton of videos, promos, etc on polishing if you're interested in getting into it. and of course youtube has hundreds of people showing you how. in fact there's one guy that does c5's specifically.. some black guy with a southern accent, has very good videos.
