Ok everybody, I think I'm going to upgrade to a new buffer. I'm thinking that a want to get an orbital because I'm afraid that I might screw something up with a non-orbital buffer/grinder type. Can I have some recommendations? I know a lot of you are using either Dewalts or Porter Cables. Which ones and how do you like them. I did a search and I really couldn't find the results I was looking for.

Thanks,
Bob

 

I have the DeWalt Orbital buffer.

It does a good job. It has a higher speed than the PC but it is still safe. You can hold it on one spot with pressure and it doesn't heat up the paint at all.

I really like it but it is somewhat loud. I'd buy it again if I had to do it over again.

 

rtroha I myself recently upgraded froma Craftsman 10" orbital to the PC and O MY GOODNESS what a differance it makes I really did not thkn it could be that much better but it is. I say go for it you won't be dissapointed. I found the best price here http://www.planetportercable.com/tools/polishers.html
or here www.coastaltool.com

Model 7424

You will also need to get some pads from somewhere and there are many out ther I am using CMA pads and they are available at
http://www.properautocare.com/
Meguairs also makes good pads from what Intel and others have said


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I went with the Cyclo dual head 4" buffer.

Got it about 3 years ago, and it is real nice to use.

My Dad has a Converted Porter Cable, and a Cyclo, and between the 2, I can say I like having the 4" pad size for getting around trim work, vs the larger pad on the PC.
This is a direct comparison to using the Cyclo for such a long time, so if I had been using the PC for 3 years I might have the same amount of control around trim parts as I do the Cyclo.

Also the pads are the same as my single 4" buffer, so one set of pads works on both, another plus for what I do ( polish and wax on the motorcycle with smaller area ).

http://www.properautocare.com/ has a wide range of pads and heads for it, so I have brush heads for doing carpet cleaning as well.

Good luck in picking one out, it is a big help over a 10" type, or doing it by hand not matter which you get.

 

Thanks for all the input guys!

Intel, what is the part # of you Dewalt? I want to compare it to the others that were recommended.

Thanks again,
Bob

 

It is DW443

 

Thanks for all your input guys. I decided on the Dewalt DW443 over the PC because it's a little more powerful and I've had good luck with other Dewalt products. I just ordered it so I have to wait a little while before I can try it out. Now to get some pads.....

Thanks again.
Bob

 

Check out premiumautocare.com topoftheline.com premiumautocare.com and meguiars.com for pads

 

Ok, now I'm looking at the pads. What size do I need? Are the 6.5" from Meguiars the right size?

Thanks,
Bob

 

Yep, the 6.5" pads. I've heard of people using 8" ones before but I think that is way too big for an orbital. I think the 8" ones are big when I use them with my rotary. I can't image sticking them on an orbital.