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06-21-2018, 12:58 PM | #15 |
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Mine's still in the box. I'm thinking that learning to like the swirls is an easier solution.
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In checking out video reviews of orbital buffers I have found several by professional detailers speaking well of this Harbor Freight offering. It will be on sale soon for $59 I believe
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-mHKBj31Ig"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-mHKBj31Ig[/ame] |
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I have a Griots 6" which I purchased 5 years ago. The speed control works great and the locking trigger feels decent.
I used it a few weeks ago on the FRS and Saab, no signs of quitting and still feels solid.
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https://www.autogeek.net/porter-cable-meguiars-kit.html
I use a Porter Cable PC7424XP which is a very good entry-level tool, Autogeek.com sells complete kits for it. I've had mine 10+ years. [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et6Egpw-f-s[/ame] . I recommend using smaller pads on this car, 3"-5" as there are a few tight corners around the car, namely the front and rear bumper, fender areas, and along the door sill. You will want to tape these areas as there's a lot of stuff you don't want the buffer to buff against such as the headlights and trim pieces (tell that to the guy who detailed my car in 2013 and left marks everywhere!!) The pads I use: Meguiar's DMC5 5" microfiber pads , Lake Country 5.5" White pads, and Griots Garage 3" pads. I typically go through about 10 pads polishing my entire car, using a fresh pad over each section. Meguiar's M205 Finishing Polish is usually enough to clear most swirls and light scratches on this car. I use M105 or Ultimate Compound when necessary for tougher scratches. The other polishers and recommendations might do fine, but I recommend you make sure that you can switch out the backing plates to use high-quality pads and sizes that can fit the curves and angles of this car. Good brands for polishing pads include Meguiar's, Lake Country, Griots, Chemical Guys. Last edited by radroach; 08-08-2018 at 01:38 PM. |
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Take a look at this review. I think it is a good comparison review:
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvljpsp0tNc[/ame] For me, I currently using the one below, very impressive in terms of smoothness and ease of control. It helps speed up my polishing process by far. [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzGHFujkHVU[/ame] Last edited by Spec C Wannabe; 08-09-2018 at 10:26 PM. |
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I think the Harbor Freight polisher looks great for the budget. If you want a brand name entry level polisher, the Porter Cable PC7424XP is a great choice (for $50 more). Just make sure you get a good pad set and backing plates like the reviewer said and you'll get great results.
The downsides to the cheaper tool is that they vibrate more, your hands might be numb by the end of a detail. |
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i have the griot's garage DA polisher along with 3 different sets of pads... works great so far
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