What Electric Buffer Do You Recommend For An Electric Buffer Newbie?

RCTrucker7 · 05-07-2008, 11:41 AM

Like almost everyone, I like to keep my car as clean and shiny as possible, but to be honest, after vaccuming and wiping down the inside, washing and drying the outside, my shoulders (mainly the right one due to some ages old surgery) get very sore, and by the time I've gotten half the car done with just the paint cleaner, it can get very painful to keep doing "WAX ON! WAX OFF!"

So I've been thinking about getting an electric buffer to use. I'm not looking for anything fancy or ultra powerful or some "uber" buffer. I just need something that'll take the work, and pain, out of my shoulders.

DaGonz · 05-07-2008, 02:07 PM

Get the Porter Cable 7424 or the Ultimate Detailing Machine. Griot's Garage and Meguiar's both have a version of these random orbital polishers. Theirs are more expensive, but do come with a lifetime warranty. You won't regret it.

Using the right pads and polishes, they will help you make your car look great. It is nearly impossible to burn through the paint unless you use an ultra coarse compound ( which you wouldn't use for a clearcoat finish anyways) and keep the polisher in one spot over a ridge.

Rotary polishers are another option, but if you decide on a rotary, you have to learn the proper technique and practice (preferably on a beater car or acquire a hood from a junker to practice on). Like the random orbital, the right pads and polishes can make your car look great. Use the wrog pads and polishes.. it's hologram city!

PColav6 · 05-07-2008, 02:24 PM

Porter Cable 7424

RCTrucker7 · 05-08-2008, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DaGonz

Get the Porter Cable 7424 or the Ultimate Detailing Machine.

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Originally Posted by PColav6

Porter Cable 7424

Well, two for two. Looks like Porter Cable 7424 FTW! Thanks for the help guys.

*03gtmustang* · 05-08-2008, 09:10 AM

7424.

WNRacing · 05-08-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 03gtmustang

7424.

What he said. ^^

3.8LMustang · 05-08-2008, 10:38 AM

^^^ damn thats alot of stuff man

PColav6 · 05-08-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by WNRacing

What he said. ^^

lol

SRQ · 05-08-2008, 12:26 PM

GEEEZUS *LMAO* I have a plastic bin with like 12 things in it, that up there is OUT OF CONTROL MAN *LOL* heheheh

3.8LMustang · 05-08-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PColav6

What he said. ^^

lol

damn man a little too too much, lol

WNRacing · 05-08-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PColav6

What he said. ^^

lol

WTF is with the Armor all? Armor All FTL! FAIL! FAIL! FAIL! FAIL!

We have mostly the same stuff, but I don't use Eagle One or Armor All & I Use Stoners More shine tire spray. I love the DP products, best interior cleaner I've ever used and it smells sooooo good. I need to order some more amazing roll-off, that stuff works great too. I have a lot more now, just haven't gotten any pics of it all together.

Little more of my stuff.

PColav6 · 05-08-2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by WNRacing

WTF is with the Armor all? Armor All FTL! FAIL! FAIL! FAIL! FAIL!

Little more of my stuff.

I use the Armorall in the engine bay, it was free.

rebelyell · 05-08-2008, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RCTrucker7

Like almost everyone, I like to keep my car as clean and shiny as possible, but to be honest, after vaccuming and wiping down the inside, washing and drying the outside, my shoulders (mainly the right one due to some ages old surgery) get very sore, and by the time I've gotten half the car done with just the paint cleaner, it can get very painful to keep doing "WAX ON! WAX OFF!"

So I've been thinking about getting an electric buffer to use. I'm not looking for anything fancy or ultra powerful or some "uber" buffer. I just need something that'll take the work, and pain, out of my shoulders.

I know the feeling bro. I usually can get through a wash and vacuum ok anyday, But if I wanna wax her up, Man that might be a 2 or 3 day thing.

Some cheap waxes are easy to do but results aren't great. Even with an orbital polisher. I find Mequires Gold Class a pretty good wax and not to hard to get off. The best wax I've used is Griots best of show wax, but it is a workout to get that stuff off. Don't let that stuff hit direct sun.

I bought a cheap ass orbital polisher that has 2 handles, it will wear you out just lifting it, and it really doesn't get the wax off as good as I can by some elbow grease.

I dread waxing, but it has to be done. And a good job won't leave those dreaded swirl marks.. I may look into that porter cable one though. It looks pretty easy to handle.

I used to keep my car spotless, but after 4 years it's getting harder to do..

Archer1 · 05-09-2008, 07:12 AM

Can you say "OCD"? Well I guess the Garrand and the carbine are for anyone who dares to touch your car?

RCTrucker7 · 05-09-2008, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rebelyell

I know the feeling bro. I usually can get through a wash and vacuum ok anyday, But if I wanna wax her up, Man that might be a 2 or 3 day thing.

Some cheap waxes are easy to do but results aren't great. Even with an orbital polisher. I find Mequires Gold Class a pretty good wax and not to hard to get off. The best wax I've used is Griots best of show wax, but it is a workout to get that stuff off. Don't let that stuff hit direct sun.

I bought a cheap ass orbital polisher that has 2 handles, it will wear you out just lifting it, and it really doesn't get the wax off as good as I can by some elbow grease.

I dread waxing, but it has to be done. And a good job won't leave those dreaded swirl marks.. I may look into that porter cable one though. It looks pretty easy to handle.

I used to keep my car spotless, but after 4 years it's getting harder to do..

So, right now, do you still do it by hand? If you do get that Porter, could you post back here, or send me an PM, and just let me know what you think of it? Assuming I haven't gotten one before hand.

RCTrucker7 · 05-09-2008, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by PColav6

The first step, is to admit you have a problem. If you can't take that first step, then no one can help you with the rest of your journey.

PColav6 · 05-09-2008, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by RCTrucker7

The first step, is to admit you have a problem. If you can't take that first step, then no one can help you with the rest of your journey.

Lol, well I could admit my problem is making 20$/hr using that stuff on other peoples' cars.

RCTrucker7 · 05-09-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by PColav6

Lol, well I could admit my problem is making 20$/hr using that stuff on other peoples' cars.

Well NO WONDER everyone always says it takes 3-5 hours to do a good detail job then. Hell, if you only charged $5\hr, then it'd probably be a 45min job.

RCTrucker7 · 05-09-2008, 08:15 AM

What do you all think of this package?

http://www.autogeek.net/hk7424.html

*03gtmustang* · 05-09-2008, 09:08 AM

That kit doesnt have any polish with it and 6.5" pads are too big for the PC. Id piece together your own kit with CCS 5.5" pads and some polish. If you want something cheap then go with PB SSR polishes.

If it takes you more then 15 minutes to wax a car then something is seriously wrong.

Steeda97 · 05-09-2008, 09:30 AM

Are you serious? 15 minutes? lol.

05-07-2008, 11:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
RCTrucker7 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 430	What Electric Buffer Do You Recommend For An Electric Buffer Newbie? Like almost everyone, I like to keep my car as clean and shiny as possible, but to be honest, after vaccuming and wiping down the inside, washing and drying the outside, my shoulders (mainly the right one due to some ages old surgery) get very sore, and by the time I've gotten half the car done with just the paint cleaner, it can get very painful to keep doing "WAX ON! WAX OFF!" So I've been thinking about getting an electric buffer to use. I'm not looking for anything fancy or ultra powerful or some "uber" buffer. I just need something that'll take the work, and pain, out of my shoulders. __________________ Go Slow or Go Fast. I really don't care. Just GO! Year & Model: 2005 GT 5 Spd Dyno Numbers: Zero. Dynosaurs are extinct. Quarter Mile Time: It's 25% of the time it takes me to go a full mile. Mods: Installed: SLP LoudMouths Steeda Complete C.A.I. Kit Motive 4.10 Gears SCT X-Cal2 Tune (By American Muscle) Sequential Taillights Next: Hurst Short Throw Shift Kit

05-07-2008, 02:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
PColav6 Moo Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 3,921	Porter Cable 7424 __________________

05-08-2008, 09:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,171	7424. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

05-08-2008, 10:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
3.8LMustang Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 501	^^^ damn thats alot of stuff man __________________ 1996 Mustang Aluminum Driveshaft , 1/2" Intake Manifold Spacer, 180 Degree Thermostat, SCT XCalibrator 3 Mustang X3 Power Flash Tuner, Port and Polish Upper Intake Manifold, BBK Underdrive Pulley Kit, Aftermarket Cold Air Intake, 3" Exhaust Tips, PYPES Stainless 2.5" True Dual Converter Back, w/o Cats, Pypes Street Pro Mufflers, Screamin Demon Ignition Coil, 10mm Livewire Spark Plug Wires (Red)

05-08-2008, 12:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
SRQ Florida Muscle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 134	GEEEZUS LMAO I have a plastic bin with like 12 things in it, that up there is OUT OF CONTROL MAN LOL heheheh __________________

05-07-2008, 02:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
DaGonz Mustangboards Fire/Rescue Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marlborough, MA Posts: 45	Get the Porter Cable 7424 or the Ultimate Detailing Machine. Griot's Garage and Meguiar's both have a version of these random orbital polishers. Theirs are more expensive, but do come with a lifetime warranty. You won't regret it. Using the right pads and polishes, they will help you make your car look great. It is nearly impossible to burn through the paint unless you use an ultra coarse compound ( which you wouldn't use for a clearcoat finish anyways) and keep the polisher in one spot over a ridge. Rotary polishers are another option, but if you decide on a rotary, you have to learn the proper technique and practice (preferably on a beater car or acquire a hood from a junker to practice on). Like the random orbital, the right pads and polishes can make your car look great. Use the wrog pads and polishes.. it's hologram city!

05-09-2008, 07:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
Archer1 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 12	Can you say "OCD"? Well I guess the Garrand and the carbine are for anyone who dares to touch your car? __________________ 05 GT Premium, mostly stock for now...

05-09-2008, 08:15 AM	#19 (permalink)
RCTrucker7 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 430	What do you all think of this package? http://www.autogeek.net/hk7424.html __________________ Go Slow or Go Fast. I really don't care. Just GO! Year & Model: 2005 GT 5 Spd Dyno Numbers: Zero. Dynosaurs are extinct. Quarter Mile Time: It's 25% of the time it takes me to go a full mile. Mods: Installed: SLP LoudMouths Steeda Complete C.A.I. Kit Motive 4.10 Gears SCT X-Cal2 Tune (By American Muscle) Sequential Taillights Next: Hurst Short Throw Shift Kit

05-09-2008, 09:08 AM	#20 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,171	That kit doesnt have any polish with it and 6.5" pads are too big for the PC. Id piece together your own kit with CCS 5.5" pads and some polish. If you want something cheap then go with PB SSR polishes. If it takes you more then 15 minutes to wax a car then something is seriously wrong. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan