Best Random Orbital Buffer?
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Racer
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From: Chantilly VA
Best Random Orbital Buffer?
Purchased a Porter Cable 7424 for small spider web scratches and will use Menzerna or Klasse but was wondering if I went with right polisher? What does everyone think? I want to stay with a random to not risk burning paint etc on new Vette. Also, best products for light scratch removal on basically new paint and final polish? Thanks
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The Flex is currently the best ROB money can buy. Twice the power of the PC, but much more costly initially. SIP/106FF or 106FA are the polishes to use with any buffer on the Vettes clearcoat.
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From: Richmond Texas
I used the PC and SIP and it worked great. However, I wasn't able to get all the light scratches out. I put the car in a show after the PC/SIP work and everybody really liked the paint. However, I personally knew there were still some light stuff that I'd like to take out but didn't have the extra power. I considered a rotary but as a novice, I didn't want to take the chance or ruining my finish.
After consulting with the Autogeek staff, I decided on the Flex. The flex allowed me to get all the scratches out.
It really comes down to how detail you want to be. I have a black car, so it shows everything. If I had a white or silver vette, I'd probably just stick with the PC/SIP combo.
$279 is a pretty hefty price tag for a ROB. I say switch if you don't mind the cost. If you think its a bit much, the PC is definitely a good machine. SIP combined with either buffer will definitely make a difference in your vette's appearance.
After consulting with the Autogeek staff, I decided on the Flex. The flex allowed me to get all the scratches out.
It really comes down to how detail you want to be. I have a black car, so it shows everything. If I had a white or silver vette, I'd probably just stick with the PC/SIP combo.
$279 is a pretty hefty price tag for a ROB. I say switch if you don't mind the cost. If you think its a bit much, the PC is definitely a good machine. SIP combined with either buffer will definitely make a difference in your vette's appearance.
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I used the PC and SIP and it worked great. However, I wasn't able to get all the light scratches out. I put the car in a show after the PC/SIP work and everybody really liked the paint. However, I personally knew there were still some light stuff that I'd like to take out but didn't have the extra power. I considered a rotary but as a novice, I didn't want to take the chance or ruining my finish.
After consulting with the Autogeek staff, I decided on the Flex. The flex allowed me to get all the scratches out.
It really comes down to how detail you want to be. I have a black car, so it shows everything. If I had a white or silver vette, I'd probably just stick with the PC/SIP combo.
$279 is a pretty hefty price tag for a ROB. I say switch if you don't mind the cost. If you think its a bit much, the PC is definitely a good machine. SIP combined with either buffer will definitely make a difference in your vette's appearance.
After consulting with the Autogeek staff, I decided on the Flex. The flex allowed me to get all the scratches out.
It really comes down to how detail you want to be. I have a black car, so it shows everything. If I had a white or silver vette, I'd probably just stick with the PC/SIP combo.
$279 is a pretty hefty price tag for a ROB. I say switch if you don't mind the cost. If you think its a bit much, the PC is definitely a good machine. SIP combined with either buffer will definitely make a difference in your vette's appearance.
