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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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Default Dewalt DW847 Should I?

I am able to get a new Dewalt DW847 for a good price but am uncertain if I should go ahead a get it. How difficult are these things to work with?I dont wanna f up my car.

http://www.toolbarn.com/product/dewalt/DW847/CHEAPER THAN THIS SITES PRICE
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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Buy a PC
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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i would not try one uless you know all about wax, polish, compounds, pads, and a game plan on how your gonna make it all work.
especially for dark color cars you can cause hologram buffer swirls or burn your paint!

+2 on porter cable
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 08:10 AM
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Be very careful with a rotary. You can burn through the paint very fast and cause more problems than you had to start with. The Porter Cable is a great tool for polishing and removing most paint imperfections. Right now through Tropi-Care you get a quart of the Menzerna IP included!! Check the sponsor link>>>>>
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Do the D/A. If you have no experience with a rotary.
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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Yea I have been more interested with the porter cable random orbit polisher but we cant readly get those. I think I will hold off on the dewalt for now and eventually get a porter cable just to be on the safe side .
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I can have one at your door in just a few days when your ready.
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