Orbital Buffer
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Orbital Buffer
I want to purchase a somewhat inexpensive orbital buffer to wax my car. It would be nice to detail my car at lightning speed.
Is there a specific brand I should stick with, or does any old buffer work?
Also, are there any special techniques to using one of these so I don't burn my paint?
Is there a specific brand I should stick with, or does any old buffer work?
Also, are there any special techniques to using one of these so I don't burn my paint?
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generally speaking, Random orbital'* don't burn paint.
are you looking to remove swirls and anything of that nature....or you just want to make waxing easier?
i highly recommend the porter cable 7424 or meguiars g100 ROB'*, but they are a little spendy (but worth every $)
bring the GTP to MN and i'll hook ya up
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http://www.meguiarsonline.com/
lots of good information there
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http://autopia-carcare.com/inf-pc7424.html
and lots of good information here too
are you looking to remove swirls and anything of that nature....or you just want to make waxing easier?
i highly recommend the porter cable 7424 or meguiars g100 ROB'*, but they are a little spendy (but worth every $)
bring the GTP to MN and i'll hook ya up
*edit*
http://www.meguiarsonline.com/
lots of good information there
**edit x2**
http://autopia-carcare.com/inf-pc7424.html
and lots of good information here too
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Originally Posted by zzzzzeke
generally speaking, Random orbital'* don't burn paint.
are you looking to remove swirls and anything of that nature....or you just want to make waxing easier?
are you looking to remove swirls and anything of that nature....or you just want to make waxing easier?
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i used to use a $20 wal mart or fleet farm special......uses a 10" bonnet.......it worked ok for removing wax, but wasn't my favorite for applying. I actually went back to hand applications/removal until i got my Porter Cable.
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you won't burn your paint with a wax on a buffer........shouldn't have any abrasives in it
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you won't burn your paint with a wax on a buffer........shouldn't have any abrasives in it
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I've seen those cheaper orbitals at Wal Mart and Meijer and stuff, and I didn't know how good those work.
I'm really not too intensive when I work on my car. I clay once in a while, followed by a heavy coat of good wax. I do the major waxing every 3 months or so. Then in between, I just use the Wax-as-you-dry stuff every week after a wash, which does the job pretty well.
I'm just looking for something effective when I do a major wax every 3 months or so.
I'm really not too intensive when I work on my car. I clay once in a while, followed by a heavy coat of good wax. I do the major waxing every 3 months or so. Then in between, I just use the Wax-as-you-dry stuff every week after a wash, which does the job pretty well.
I'm just looking for something effective when I do a major wax every 3 months or so.
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The cheapies work, and work well. Cut your waxing time by at least a half. My kids love using them.
The trick is to buy extra boots for them. I actually buff the wax with the boot on, but still put a lint-free small towel down first. Finish buffing with the fuzzy boot.
The trick is to buy extra boots for them. I actually buff the wax with the boot on, but still put a lint-free small towel down first. Finish buffing with the fuzzy boot.
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I look at the results from that PC7424, and it is incredible of what that thing can do. But for 150 bucks, it'* way out of my range.
I might go take a look at a cheapo one and try it out. I want to get a good coat on Red Hot before the winter hits. Michigan'* salty roads are a killer.
I might go take a look at a cheapo one and try it out. I want to get a good coat on Red Hot before the winter hits. Michigan'* salty roads are a killer.
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I have a cheap Simoniz 8" orbit polisher (cheap <$50 cdn), works well for applying but not enough omph to remove it and the bonnet keeps getting 'plugged'. I can apply the wax though in less than 10 min and use half as much as when doing it by hand.
I find that a 50% overlap works best when making passes and gives a good even coverage.
I find that a 50% overlap works best when making passes and gives a good even coverage.
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I have one of those cheapie ones too.. sucks big time. Save up for a real polisher, my dad has one, and he let me borrow it one weekend [amazing!], and my paint actually looked pretty damn good.. except where the clear coat is comming off :(.
-justin
-justin