buffer/polisher

[PAsi]

does anyone here use an electric buffer/polisher to wax their car? i am definitely gettin one cuz i used to work at a used car dealer as a detailer. check this out. it's craftsman and it's only 40 bucks. they make a huge difference when waxing. i love them. now maybe i'll actually do all 3 steps of the polish/wax system i got. Craftsman 10in. Buffer/Polisher

[AkronSi]

I have a Porter Cable random orbit sander/polisher with the 6" mounting bracket and Meguair's pads. The buffer cost about $110 from Lowes (about the cheapest price around).

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[PAsi]

$110 for a 6" buffer/polisher is a little too pricey for me. why is porter cable so expensive

[alwayscleaning]

Originally posted by AkronSi
I have a Porter Cable random orbit sander/polisher with the 6" mounting bracket and Meguair's pads. The buffer cost about $110 from Lowes (about the cheapest price around).

Click here for more info

Same set up I have. It is pricey because you will never buy another one.

[soniccar]

The Porter Cable is a dream to use. If you're cheap, Home Depot has a 10" for $20.00 by Ryobi. Look underneath the Router display.

[Finprof]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by AkronSi
[B]I have a Porter Cable random orbit sander/polisher with the 6" mounting bracket and Meguair's pads. /QUOTE]


I want to get the Porter-Cable polisher also. Your link is to the model 7336. There is also a 7428 model that appears to be a polisher only, that is very similar. Do you have the 7336 or the 7428? Does it make a difference?

[AkronSi]

I have the 7336. It has the 6 inch backing plate and counterweight. Mine also came with one polishing pad. I'm not sure about the 7428. That one might have a 5 inch backing plate and counterweight. Most of the polishing/cutting/finishing pads are available in 6 inch diameters so you'll ultimately need a 6" backing plate and counterweight.

Also, the stock backing plate that came with mine wasn't velcro so I bought a conversion/replacement kit and just glued the velcro onto the plate. Now I can use any of the Meguiar's or CMA pads. It only cost a couple bucks and saves you from having to buy a totally new backing plate.

Hope that helps.

[SiR Medic]

I got a Turtle Wax 6"... Works pretty good.

[Finprof]

Originally posted by AkronSi
I have the 7336. It has the 6 inch backing plate and counterweight. Mine also came with one polishing pad.

Thanks for your help. I think the 7428 comes with the velcro backing plate but no sanding plate, but I am not exactly sure.