OK, I don't want to get ragged on, as I'm new to the whole detailing community. For my first buffer, I was able to find a Rockford ETK0047-1 Buffer. It's a 10", 3200 random orbital buffer. It was $10, so I figured what the heck, if it sucks *****, I will just sell it back to another pawn, and would probably get back at least half my $$$. It needs some new pads, so also, any help with what pads to buy would be awesome.

Just want to know what you guys think about this buffer for a beginner like me.

-Derek

 

Rotary polishers are much more powerful than DA polishers so you'll need to pay extra attention to working times and heat build up. Try and practice first on a junker panel so you can get the feel for it before using it on a vehicle you actually care about.

 

Actually it turned out to be a random orbital buffer! I was playing with it at work and noticed it swiveled side-to-side. So is this a decent buffer to start out with??

 

You can use it for spreading and removing waxes. It doesn't offer any real corrective abilities though. Look into DA polishers if you're wanting to remove paint defects. Much stronger than a RO, but not dangerous like the rotary.

 

Of course when i say "dangerous" i'm referring to it being in the wrong hands.

 

You don't want to use a machine for removing product - only to apply and work it.