buffer and polish
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: wash. dc
buffer and polish
hey guys, i'm in the market for a good buffer and polish to get the surface scratches out of the paint on my 71BB. i see zaino bros. has a new product for just such a thing but zaino won't work on the missus' bmw; i'm open for suggestions...
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2007
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I recommend the 7424 Porter Cable Polisher and if you want to go professional get a Professional Circular Polisher. Have to watch with circular becasue you can take the paint off. As for a wax i use Klasse ALL-IN-ONE Polish & Sealant. Here is a webiste to get all this stuff
http://www.properautocare.com/onclpr.html
These guys also have tips and tricks to get scratches out too!
good luck!
http://www.properautocare.com/onclpr.html
These guys also have tips and tricks to get scratches out too!
good luck!
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 180
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From: Jersey
I like this one.
http://autobodystore.net/Merchant2/m...tegory_Code=T2
I also like the Presta polish they carry. Call em and ask em which one to use.
Why doesn't Zaino work on a BMW?
http://autobodystore.net/Merchant2/m...tegory_Code=T2
I also like the Presta polish they carry. Call em and ask em which one to use.
Why doesn't Zaino work on a BMW?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 3,472
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From: Lake Ozark, MO
First time I ran a buffer...I was doing new car prep for Buick.....tried to get a small blem out of the hood (without waiting for the detail guys to do it)....burnt the paint big time and the hood had to be repainted....no more electric buffing for me.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 187
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From: Sioux Falls SD
I have and use one of those Porter-Cable Model #7335. Works great. Kind of a no brainer to run. I can put all my weight into it and not burn the paint. I use the soft foam pads. And I use Presta products. Meguiar's has some nice product also. I don't use near as much wax or polish as I used to. I just put three or four small dabs of product on the pad smear it around on the car and turn the machine on. And I just use one pad for each step. One for cleaner, one for polish, and one for wax ect. But I really like the results I get with it.
Pro
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 518
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From: oh
I have a detailing business on the side and the Cyclo is one that I have in my arsenal along with my porter cables etc.
http://detailking.com/content/view/76/191/
The cyclo comes with several different textures of foam pads. If you use the green or white pads with a Meguiars polish or swirl remover it is almost next to impossible to burn the paint. Use the weight of the buffer without leaning on it an you will be fine. I use this one on the high end vehicles with dark colors.
Jeff
http://detailking.com/content/view/76/191/
The cyclo comes with several different textures of foam pads. If you use the green or white pads with a Meguiars polish or swirl remover it is almost next to impossible to burn the paint. Use the weight of the buffer without leaning on it an you will be fine. I use this one on the high end vehicles with dark colors.
Jeff
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Crossville TN
After you get done taking the scratches & swirls out of the paint, get yourself some "BeadX" polymer polish. This stuff has waxes all beat to he&&. Very easy to put on. Even easier to remove. No dust or waxy residue in crevices. And the gloss is unbelievable. I'll never go back to wax again. This stuff is too easy and too good. {Before the BeadX, I used Zaino polymer stuff. It is very good, but not as good as the BeadX.}
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 977
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From: wash. dc
I like this one.
http://autobodystore.net/Merchant2/m...tegory_Code=T2
I also like the Presta polish they carry. Call em and ask em which one to use.
Why doesn't Zaino work on a BMW?
http://autobodystore.net/Merchant2/m...tegory_Code=T2
I also like the Presta polish they carry. Call em and ask em which one to use.
Why doesn't Zaino work on a BMW?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2006
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http://www.milwaukeeconnect.com/weba..._192198_192137
This one will be working after you pass on. Your widow can sell it later.
This one will be working after you pass on. Your widow can sell it later.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,694
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From: WI
Here's some feedback for others considering a buffer:
The Makita is highly preferred by body guys right now. It's light weight and has an electronic speed control that will maintain rpm at very low speeds unlike other buffers on the market. The Milwaukee is very rugged, probably the most indestructable buffer out there. But it's also heavy. My brother has one. I bought a new buffer a month ago. I was torn between the DeWalt and Makita. In the end I went with the Makita kit from The Tool Warehouse. They have a kit with a bag and girlie calendar. Main thing I wanted was the peg handle (don't care for the wrap-around "D" handle). I paid $182 (free shipping). Since then, I see it's dropped to $162!
Another option is the Harbor Freight buffer. It's basically a Makita knock-off. I bought one for $29 and tried it out. It's well made and should last a long time. The only thing I didn't like about it is that variable speed is via a thumb dial only, not the trigger. Most do a combo of trigger speed control and a thumb dial speed limiter. Anyway, since I do a fair amount of buffing, I really need/want the trigger speed control. But for anybody looking for a good buffing tool for not much money, for $29 on sale, it's a steal!
Cheers,
Mark G
The Makita is highly preferred by body guys right now. It's light weight and has an electronic speed control that will maintain rpm at very low speeds unlike other buffers on the market. The Milwaukee is very rugged, probably the most indestructable buffer out there. But it's also heavy. My brother has one. I bought a new buffer a month ago. I was torn between the DeWalt and Makita. In the end I went with the Makita kit from The Tool Warehouse. They have a kit with a bag and girlie calendar. Main thing I wanted was the peg handle (don't care for the wrap-around "D" handle). I paid $182 (free shipping). Since then, I see it's dropped to $162!
Another option is the Harbor Freight buffer. It's basically a Makita knock-off. I bought one for $29 and tried it out. It's well made and should last a long time. The only thing I didn't like about it is that variable speed is via a thumb dial only, not the trigger. Most do a combo of trigger speed control and a thumb dial speed limiter. Anyway, since I do a fair amount of buffing, I really need/want the trigger speed control. But for anybody looking for a good buffing tool for not much money, for $29 on sale, it's a steal!
Cheers,
Mark G
Safety Car
Joined: May 1999
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From: Kenton TN
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...ry_Code=PHOTOS
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...e=TESTIMONIALS
Where on the Zaino website did you read this about German paints?
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 4,596
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From: Atlanta GA
Look at the first car here.
Been using zaino on the wifes BMW for 3 yrs now:
