Hand held Buffers.........Yah or nah?

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Oct 18, 2002 | 09:38 PM

Damian

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Hand held Buffers.........Yah or nah?

Buffers make it sooo much easier, but I have also heard that apply/removing is better for the paint if done in a straight up/down fashion. Anybody notice buffers adding swirls? Comments, experiences, info, etc is appreciated <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

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Oct 19, 2002 | 09:33 AM

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Re: Hand held Buffers.........Yah or nah?

Just be careful not to burn the paint. I hate seeing swirl marks in cars, I only let one guy detail my car and he has yet to leave a swirl mark...

Oct 19, 2002 | 01:48 PM

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Re: Hand held Buffers.........Yah or nah?

i most certainly vote for nah. i have a black SS and wouldnt consider putting a buffer/polisher on my car.

Oct 19, 2002 | 01:54 PM

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Re: Hand held Buffers.........Yah or nah?

Stick with hand waxing unless you think swirl marks will give your car character

Oct 19, 2002 | 05:22 PM

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Re: Hand held Buffers.........Yah or nah?

unles you have been trained to use it and are good at it..I say NAH..ive seen people burn there paint before and it looks nasty

Oct 20, 2002 | 02:03 AM

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Re: Hand held Buffers.........Yah or nah?

Are you talking about high speed buffers or a orbital buffer. There is also a da (dual action) buffer. I would not use a high speed on a dark color but I would on white they leave swirl marks and burn paint real easy. The orbital like you can but for about 40$ at a store I would say yes they are ok. The da is normally a small buffer you can hold with one hand with a real soft pad its low speed so no swirls there either. I use the orbital on mine it works great.