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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 10:15 PM
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Has anyone had good luck using a craftsmen buffer/polisher.
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 10:33 PM
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Keep the clear coat wet at all times, the heat is off the scale and can bubble your clear coat
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If you are not a professional, it will be safer to use something like the Porter Cable dual action polisher.
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The Porter Cable orbital polisher is the way to go, use mine all the time...
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If it is one of those big headed buffers (12-13 inches) ---they are best used for wax application and removal. Unfortunately they don't have the power and speed to do any real paint correcting and polishing.

As offered there are several entry level random orbital buffers. All are quite easy to use, wont break the bank, and will help bring your finish back to better than showroom new. Megs, Porter Cable and Griots are great choices. Most move up to the Flex 3401 or Rupes within a year or two. Let us know if we can help !

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Originally Posted by Killrwheels@Autogeek
If it is one of those big headed buffers (12-13 inches) ---they are best used for wax application and removal. Unfortunately they don't have the power and speed to do any real paint correcting and polishing.

As offered there are several entry level random orbital buffers. All are quite easy to use, wont break the bank, and will help bring your finish back to better than showroom new. Megs, Porter Cable and Griots are great choices. Most move up to the Flex 3401 or Rupes within a year or two. Let us know if we can help !

http://www.autogeek.net/bupo.html
100% Agree with the above! You really can't go wrong with a DA polisher for ease of use and learning how to properly correct paint. I had the PC7424 and finally wore it after 7 years. I have a Griots now and am looking at the Rupes.
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