Buffer Decision
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Buffer Decision
I am looking at getting buffer. Here are my choices.
Milwaukee 5540
Makita 9227C
DeWalt DW849
Porter-Cable 7428
I was thinking it was between the Porter Cable and Makita. I would prefer to get a hook and loop backing.
[Modified by hoffz31, 6:00 PM 3/8/2004]
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Milwaukee 5540
Makita 9227C
DeWalt DW849
Porter-Cable 7428
I was thinking it was between the Porter Cable and Makita. I would prefer to get a hook and loop backing.
[Modified by hoffz31, 6:00 PM 3/8/2004]
[Modified by hoffz31, 6:01 PM 3/8/2004]
Drifting
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From: NY
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Re: Buffer Decision (hoffz31)
I have a Makita 9227C from http://www.coastaltool.com and have nothing but good things to say about it. All 4 of those manufacturers make great quality tools.
Melting Slicks
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From: West By God Virginia
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Re: Buffer Decision (hoffz31)
I may be missing something, but it seems the polishers you mentioned are not random orbit polishers.
Personally, I'd make sure the polisher I buy is a random orbit.
My preference for a polisher based largely on the vocal preference on the board (if you're looking for a more $$ polisher) is the Porter Cable 7424 or 7424SP.
Personally, I'd make sure the polisher I buy is a random orbit.
My preference for a polisher based largely on the vocal preference on the board (if you're looking for a more $$ polisher) is the Porter Cable 7424 or 7424SP.
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Re: Buffer Decision (hoffz31)
I only have the Porter...and after 5 years it still runs like the day I purchased it...and love the sound of that heavy duty clutch engaging when you power it up...
Like above...all good quality tools...get the one you get the best bargin on.
Like above...all good quality tools...get the one you get the best bargin on.
Melting Slicks
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From: Ponte Vedra Beach / London State: Dazed and confused
Re: Buffer Decision (seawolf)
Quote: I am not looking for a random orbital. I want something that will spin fast enough to do some compounding.
~One man’s opinion / observations ~
A polishing machine (Makita 9227C) with selectable speed control that maintains a constant speed under varying loads conditions. Used mainly by detailers to rectify more serious paint film surface imperfections using a Velcro baking plate, foam pads of varying coarseness and an abrasive compound to remove swirl marks, scratches and paint defects, using their high speed and heat to enable compounds to abrade the paint film surface that require more power /speed than an random orbital buffer could provide.
I don't wish to debate the orbital buffer vs. high-speed polisher merits, but I think that the use of both of these tools, have a place in the professionals and serious amateurs selection of detailing tools. It is not unusual for a detailer to use a high-speed machine to compound a vehicle and then switch to a dual action machine (Porter Cable 7336) to apply polish.
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