is there a brand of orbital buffer that is recomended? and is there one that i should stay away from? any feedback is welcome.

 

i think most pick the porter cable...dewalt if you don't need the orbital deal.

 

Porter and Cable all the way

 

Depends on whether or not you are looking at a Random Orbital. If you are looking at a random orbital, here are the suggestions:

Porter Cable 7424/7336
DeWalt (Don't know the exact model #)
Cyclo Polisher

But if you want a rotary.......

Vector Polisher
DeWalt DW849
Metabo
Makita 9227
Chicago Pneumatic
Porter Cable 7428

But bear in mind, if you don't have experience with a rotary, stick with a RO polisher.

Once you get the polisher, you would need to get the following:

- Flexible Backing Plate
- Foam Pads

For example, I have a PC 7336 with 2 Sonus Backing Plates (5" and 4") as well as 6.5" Sonus DAS Pads (Soon to acquire Sonus SFX Pads) and 4" Sonus SFX Spot Pads for plastic and glass polishing as well as spot scratch removal.

 

prinz are you on detailcity.com. i think theres someone there with the same avatar as you and u definetly know your products!

 

I am on DC but I am a lurker. I am far more active on Autopia.

 

dewalt dw845 is this a good purchase? i just don't want to end up buying a piece of crap.

 

it's a good tool...BUT unless you know what you're doing you might want to opt for the porter cable orbital.

 

for the Porter Cable.

 

thanks guys. porter cable it is.

 

youll love it, trust me

 

Just make sure you are getting the correct pads and backing plate for it.

 

I am new to this so maybe dumb question.
-Where is good and cheapest place to buy porter cable? and how much is it?
-So this is good to polish/buff the car, glass, plastic, metal, etc.???

 

max_speed: If you have a Lowe's in your area, you can get one there for $109. Other places to get one would be:

www.coastaltool.com
www.internationaltool.com

However, if you want a kit with everything (PC, pads, backing plate), there is a Sonus DAS polisher kit for $200 at www.autopia-carcare.com

Info: http://store.yahoo.com/cgi-bin/clink...+pc-7424.html+

 

Ok thanks. Lowes is not close to me....kinda far...
but i will check these sites and research it a bit.
So that $200 kit comes with everything I will need to get started and its decent quality?

 

Yes. It comes with the Porter Cable 7424, Pads (cutting, Polishing, fine Polishing) and the flexible backing plate. The only thing you'd need after that is the polish of your choice.

 

Ok thanks. Helps alot. I'm sure I'll have more questions later on....appreciate all the help.

 

No problem.

 

PrinzII just helped me in making my selection too. I got the PC 7424 from Amazon. When I bought it, it was $119.99 then I had them price match it some where on the web (don't remember the site) for $109.99. Amazon has "Lowest Price Gaurantee" so I got mine for $107.91. I then purchased the SONUS DAS Pad Kit from Autopia-CarCare.com.

I'm waiting on everything to arrive.

 

Yea hes great help. I'm probably gonna get that also...i was thinking of gettign the $200 package he mentioned.
But maybe i do it your way. Save about $50. But i just checked the link u had...amzon and says $116...you think you can give me more details how to get it for $107 like you
can PM me ...thanks

 

dont forget the velcro backing plate, great for changing pads on the fly...

 

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