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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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I'm in the market for a buffer, what's the best? Makita? Milwaukee? Pc? I can buff but have not done it in awhile so I want to purchase a nice one and practice paint correction on my black car before I paint it also what are good pads and products?
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http://www.properautocare.com/kbmkbrmekitw2.html

This is a pretty good price and comes with everything you need.
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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I use a makita daily as i am a painter. It's a variable speed buffer and i love it. Not too heavy. Use 3m pads preferably the white foam pad with compound and the gray foam pad with polish. the foam pad isn't as aggressive so it lessens the chance of burning through. Wool pads are way too aggressive and grab edges and corners and mouldings and antennas too easily!!!!!
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 2002nbmss
I use a makita daily as i am a painter. It's a variable speed buffer and i love it. Not too heavy. Use 3m pads preferably the white foam pad with compound and the gray foam pad with polish. the foam pad isn't as aggressive so it lessens the chance of burning through. Wool pads are way too aggressive and grab edges and corners and mouldings and antennas too easily!!!!!

110% agree
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