Has anyone tried this buffer before. It's made by Interdynamics. I've been looking for a cordless since I live in a condo and don't have access to power outside. This one looks like it would be the most comfortable to use, compared to the few others I have come across. I'm not sure about the quality though. It won't be used more than a few times a year for just my own personal vehicles. Does it have the power to do an acceptable job. I don't expect it to be in the class of of a good corded orbital buffer. I don't want a piece of junk either. Thanks for any help guys.

http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...3&autoview=sku

http://store.yahoo.com/yhst-69137106...coraorpob.html

 

It doesn't look bad but, keep in mind that a battery powered rotary won't have nearly the 'oompah' that one running on AC would possess. Meguiar's used to have a battery powered buffer on the market... I got the chance to try it out when I was in Irvine. It was pretty nice and almost had me convinced to buy one... again though, it just didn't have the punch to really remove problems; it's more of a 'wax application' method.

RP

 

That's about what I expected. That's all I'll be needing it for really. Anything more, and I have a buddy that's a pro. I'll be using the 12V lighter cord mostly, to keep the power delivery constant. Thanks for the reply RP.

 

One more thing to consider is the pad system on the one that you posted. I didn't give it a long hard look but, keep in mind that you'll end up having to replace your application pad on the machine eventually... will you be able to find one that fits and works with that machine once it's spent?

For that reason, I might give the Meguiar's unit a look... I know that it has a velcro backing plate built-in and thus, enables you to use just about every pad that is out there on the market (from Meguiar's to Lake County etc.). Additionally, I trust the quality of 'big name' pads versus the ones that you might pick up at your local WallyWorld or from the manufacturer of your unit.

Here's a link to the Meg's unit.



RP

 

Good point on the pads; but, the power for the Meg's unit is only 4.8 volts and doesn't have an AC power cord. I also read that you weren't very impressed with it's power in a previous post on the subject of cordless polishers. I like the look of the unit though. It would probably be the most comfortable to operate of the buffers I was considering.

 

Yeah... I think I made the comment that you could apply wax with it but, much beyond that, it wasn't the tool for the work in my opinion...

Good point on the 4.8 volts too... Can you get more info on the one that you posted from a velcro backing or similar?

 

I went ahead and ordered it. I haven't been able to find the info about pads. Once I get the unit I'll be better able to answer that question. I'll let you know.

 

Yeah... definitely keep us posted. I've kicked around the idea of adding a cordless as it seems I'm getting an occasional call to do a boat that stays on the water year round. I have always declined as I'm just not really as up to speed on fiberglass and oxidation removal from that media... This would be a tool that, if I got myself some eddjookayshun on that substrate, I could use to execute this type of job for a client... Honestly, I don't want to detail his/her boat... I want his or her 50K BMW that he drove to the boat. That type of client is a keeper...

Being over here in Missouri managing this remedial project (for my real job) has, effectively, cut my detailing business into a 'once per month' deal. Kind of a bummer... I'm going to have to try to get some of that biz back once I get back... not to say that it was a huge client base but, the few that I had were loyal. Too bad I can't figure out a way for detailing to pay the bills and actually 'make' money. It's just too cut throat in my area... too many people going for the low ball deal on a detail (that sometimes show back up because of what happend to their paint from the aforementioned lowballer - HA!).

RP

 

Wouldn't a small power inverter work just as well? Keep the wires short( hook it up under the hood) the PC draws about 450-500 watts. Even with your engine off it should be good for a couple hours without drawing the battery down, then you could recharge in 15 minutes of idling. If you had an Optima battery you could use it for a lot longer. Just a thought, since the PC is so much better powered than a rechargable.

Chris

 

That's a great idea. If this doesn't work out, I may just unload it and go that route. I don't think I'll need the full power of a PC though; and, I kind of like the idea of having a cordless.