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Old 12-11-2006, 11:47 AM
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I think I'm going to buy one today.. Is there anything I have to do different? and how much better do you guys like em then doing it by hand?
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I think I'm going to buy one today.. Is there anything I have to do different? and how much better do you guys like em then doing it by hand?
what type are you getting ? DA ? Rotary?
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I don't even know..

The ones that they sell at advance auto.. like 23$

is that not even worth it? I didn't know there were all these differences

something like this

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...rtnumber=I4567

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...number=PMB7282

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...number=PMD8158
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Yes, there is a difference, in my opinion, You'd better spend the money & go for the Porter-Cable unit now. (I did last years & do not regret it one bit. Well worth it to me, & I have a black car.)
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What is the difference?
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You'll want the dual-action of the Porter-Cable. A simple rotary buffer will not give you the same final results.

You can get the P-C 7424 for about $90-110 on eBay all day. But check some sponsors to see if they have any deals, or chekc the for sale forum for used units.

http://www.bettercarcare.com/how-to-...-polisher.html

http://www.topoftheline.com

Read some of the tips on these & other detailing sites.
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you definitely dont want to skimp out on a buffer. get the pc and you wont regret it
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if i was to buy one again, i would go for the meguiars model, its a little bit more $, but it has a lifetime warranty versus the pc 1 year warranty. and it works exactly the same way!!!!
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you've convinced me




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