Ok, i've used walmarts $40 buffer enough, feel i got the hang of that. I want to move it up now. I want to get a PC. What do yo uguys recommend, i've done a bit of reading. I've heard of sonus, etc...educate as i wanna buy tomorow.

 

Need to know what i should buy overall. i want a show quality shine.

 

http://www.autogeek.net/

Check them out they have a forum there just click on it and read all the info you want is there just search.

 

For a random orbital the Porter Cable 7424 or 7436 (i think that's it) are what most people use. They're exactly the same, just marketed differently.

Then you'll need pads, backing plates and products. You can also check Autopia as well as autogeek. Both have a lot of info.

 

Cheapest I've seen it so far with shipping...

http://www.tools-plus.com/porter-cable-7424.html

 

That's a great price! Anyone needing one ought to jump on that.

 

Get this one...

http://www.rightlook.com/index.asp?P...PROD&ProdID=67

The thing is amazing and "bullet-proof"

We've had one at my current job for 3+ years and it is used at least 5 times daily...

It is actually supposed to be a grinder, which is why the thing is excellent and durable when it comes to buffing.

Make sure to buy the backing plate for it as well because it does not come with one to attach the pads. It has a speed selector from 1,000-3,000 and an ESC (electronic speed control) that no matter how hard you press it will still spin at the rate that it is set at, and you can also switch the handle if you are a lefty or a righty!

Such a good product, that I bought one for myself...a higher price since it was through the dealerships distributor, but I didn't know of this low price until AFTER I bought mine, oh well

hope this helps
dan

 

STAY AWAY FROM THE CIRCULAR BUFFER/POLISHER IF YOU'RE A NOVICE!
That Dewalt is good for the pros, but in the hands of a novice, you could EASILY burn your paint.

I recommend the PC7424 since it's a RANDOM ORBITAL. That means no matter what you do wrong, you wont burn your paint off. Sure you'll **** the crap out of your clear-coat, but not enough that can't be repaired (hopefully) And trust me.. cheap $40 dollar buffers have NOTHING on the PC7424. I too started out with those cheap little buffers, but once I did the Alti with a PC, it was over. No comparison. Night and day. Apples and oranges. You'll love it!

Pinnacle XMT is great too for swirl removal.

 

I disagree with that statement. I started off using this exact buffer and have NEVER burned through paint. Unless you are a and have it set at 3,000, have a white cutting pad with compound and hold it in place for a good 15 seconds, then yes, you will burn the paint, but if you use some common sense and have it set at 1,400 (which is the most common speed that we use at my work) while using a yellow or blue buffing pad paired with some swirl remover or a good wax, then you will most definitely NOT burn the paint.

I have also observed people using that buffer MANY times, so maybe I'm just a quick learner and adapt quickly!

Not really arguing, just stating what I have seen and done myself.

 

lowes doesnt sell them anymore?

 

They clearanced them out. Got mine for $90 from them back when, and a few were lucky enough to nab them for $50.

 

I agree with 2002Altima. A rotary buffer can easily damage paint if you don't know what you're doing. PrjctMax, you may be the exception. I used the PC for a couple years before I got a rotary, and even then I kept it below 900rpm (I have the Hitachi) with a white pad.