Hey All--
I am looking to find an orbital buffer. I am clueless...all I know is that I want this to apply my Zaino and Scratch and Swirl Remover come spring time for maximum results. Who here uses a buffer? If so what type, what brand, where I can pick one up and what is the approximate price for a decent Orb. Buffer?

Thanks in advance.
Ed

 

http://www.properautocare.com/porcabpolac.html

 

search for porter cable 7424 on the net. Proper auto care for accessories

 

Porter Cable.. got it a Lowes for $109 then bought some polishing/waxing pads from Meguires..

Works SO SO nice

Oh, get some microfiber bonets for buffing it out..

 

I use an orbital buffer in my detailing business. They are great I have a $300 professional model but any of the cheaper ones work just as well that you can pick up from Lowes or Sears. I always use liquid wax and terry clothe bonnets with great results. Just make sure you get a real orbital buffer and not a high speed to avoid swirl marks, also try using 2 bonnets over your buffer pad to provide plenty of cushion. I use car brite products. You can do a search and find them on the net. I use the weather sheild wax and occasionally on really bad cars a light rubbing compound.

 

Porter Cable 7424

http://www.properautocare.com/porcabpolac.html as Jon SS recommended.

I'd suggest the Menzerna polish and pad kit as the way to go for removing all swirls and hazing.

-Tom

 

The 7424 is a nice durable machine but make sure you don't pay too much. As Steve said, Lowes has it pretty cheap.

 

Car Brite is the best. I used to be a professional detalier and that is all we used. Expensive, but great.

 

Good old elbow grease.......

Just make sure you claybar the car before you get into this buffing stage......

 

you are one brave soul. Even on my first car, when it was brand new, detailing by hand STUNK. What a pain.

 

I bought mine from http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/S...285+1077898167 . BTW, I don't use this on my Camaro, you can but I would rather do it by hand.

Al

 

Definately the Porter Cable 7424

 

I can't understand why people are afraid to use these on their cars??? I do my neighbor's ferarri collection using the Porter Cable and all of his cars are 100% swirl-free and flawless.

Dual action polishers cannot and will not damage your paint. Doing it by hand will take 500% of the time to get 80% of the results.

-Tom

 

I got a cheapo buffer, but I don't trust it, I might be forced to go buy a good one to take out som eye sores that I've spotted on the car.......

No one else can spot them but me, but we all know how that is.......

 

I still do everything by hand. First, I can't afford a $100 buffer when I still have go-fast mods to get. And second, I'm still young, so I can handle a little work

 

Bought The 7424 I Have A 30th White Ta With Blue Stripes, Car Doesn't Even See Rain, What Wax And Pads For The Buffer Do You Guys Recomend, Don't Care About Cost, Also Should I Wax The Stripes Or Leave Them Alone Thanks Mark

 

I use oversized concave rounded edge pads... only the best.

http://www.properautocare.com/adfoampadfor.html

 

Thanks guys for the replies

 

QUIK WS6, The white pad you can get from Coastal Tool is a great all around pad, Zaino products would be good choice as far as polishing.

 

Is the porter cable a little 6 inch design...I think I like the mobility of the smaller buffers apposed to the 10inch systems. Would other home improvement stores carry it?