Need recommendation for buffer / polisher

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Feb 27, 2012 | 10:12 AM

#21

PHXAZ06

Pro

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I have the Flex. Bit pricey, but effort and time are minimized with this tool, and you get superior results.
As for polishes, I like Adam's polish/pad system. Pretty simple, use an orange pad with orange polish (correcting) - white pad/ white polish, etc.

Feb 27, 2012 | 11:02 AM

#22

peter pan

Life Time NCM #2196

Joined: Sep 2004

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From: Converse TX

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Originally Posted by Like dem Vettes

The Porter Cable 7424XP is a good first buffer.

This buffer has served me nicely

Feb 27, 2012 | 12:04 PM

#23

mikeCsix

Melting Slicks

Joined: Jul 2010

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From: Surprise, Az

I didn't want to become a professional polisher, I'm not really a polisher anyway (road racer) though I do appreciate a well cared for car. I went to my local Griot's garage and picked up their pneumatic tools along with the associated pads and polishes -and an air compressor (DeWalt - the color is off though, maybe I'll paint it red to match if I get bored enough). I wanted something that was safe to use and get most of the fine scratches you pick up washing the car.

Feb 27, 2012 | 01:07 PM

#24

BLK281

Racer

Joined: Dec 2010

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From: Myrtle Beach SC

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Originally Posted by P0234

The GG6 is awesome, more powerful than the PC and the Meguiars units. Better price (usually) and it has a lifetime warranty, the others do not. If you take your time, it comes up on Amazon Gold box for around $80.

+1

I am really happy with this polisher- although I use a rotary for the correction, then follow up with GG to remove any hazing or minor swirling left over.

As far as pads- they are pretty cheap, so your best bet is to order a combo pack (AG usually has them on sale) of Orange, White, Black, and Blue.

Orange is used for deeper defects, White is a general purpose/light defect, Black is final polishing/light swirl, and Blue is final glaze. That may not be 100% an accurate full descriptive, but its close.

Newbies need to start out with a 3 step type polish (meaning one bottle does everything- the color of pad determines the cut) or go with a Meguiars System where there are 2 bottles in a kit...

I personally have 24 bottles of different polish..and yes, I can basically find a place to use each and every one of them depending on the paint color, hardness, year, etc.

Feb 27, 2012 | 02:32 PM

#25

unixcorn

Drifting

Joined: Oct 2010

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From: Rocheport Missouri

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Originally Posted by R&L's C6

Forget the polisher, what about the pads and polishing compounds. I have many a times just about ordered a polisher but after looking at all the pads, polishes, pad conditioners and cleaners I just get totally confused and give up.