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Old Jun 17, 2013 | 01:34 PM
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What would be a good recommendation for a buffer? Just looking for something that will last and get the job done for polishing and waxing.
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Old Jun 17, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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PC7424 or Flex to keep it simple
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Griots garage third generation. Good warranty and solid price.
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Harbor Freight dual action. $50 and it's just re-branded piece other people are using. I know people who had them for a year + with no issues. Just don't use the backing plate that comes with it.
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Yeah I'm willing to spend around 150 on something decent.
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Porter cable XP or groits garage newest version.
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Porter cable XP or groits garage newest version.
Agreed. In that price range at least.
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I say go with the Griots 3rd gen over a porter cable IMO
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Agreed. In that price range at least.
Yeah the Rupes is a little bit of a jump in price, best money I've spent so far doing paint correction. IMO I doubt we will see a machine that comes close to beating it for a long time.
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Had my porter cable 7424XP for several years now with 0 issues. Great piece.

The flex is awesome but it's really a step up in price. I recommend the PC.
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Harbor Freight dual action. $50 and it's just re-branded piece other people are using. I know people who had them for a year + with no issues. Just don't use the backing plate that comes with it.
After reading page after page and seeing pictures/reviews on the HF DA... I'm just waiting for it to show up on my door step!
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After reading page after page and seeing pictures/reviews on the HF DA... I'm just waiting for it to show up on my door step!
Did you buy a different backplate? If so, which one? Is the backplate really that bad? I'm about to pick one up and order some 4gen orange and white foam pads from Adam's.
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Originally Posted by LilJayV10
Porter cable XP or groits garage newest version.
+1

Personally, I'd go with the Griots for the extra power vs. the PC7424XP. I have the PC, and nothing against it, but it simply isn't on par with the Griots unit IMO.
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Did you buy a different backplate? If so, which one? Is the backplate really that bad? I'm about to pick one up and order some 4gen orange and white foam pads from Adam's.
http://www.detailedimage.com/Lake-Co...417/125-mm-S1/

^ This one should suit you well. Just grab some 5.5" pads (I'd suggest the Lake Country Hydro Tech 7/8" thick pads) and also grab some Microfiber cutting pads.
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Polishing/waxing is not high speed buffing. For polish/waxing go for the HF orbital buffer around 20 bucks. For high speed type buffing, spend the most that you can on a good one. If your paint is in bad shape you will need the high speed. If good shape, buy the 20 dollar deal. Polish then wax.
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Originally Posted by lemons12
After reading page after page and seeing pictures/reviews on the HF DA... I'm just waiting for it to show up on my door step!
Me too man. It's supposed to arrive this Friday. Already got all my Adams products (Adam's 2 stage paint correction polishes, Adam's Glaze and Adam's Americana Wax). Can't wait to drive head-first into this thing. Good luck with your too.
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Originally Posted by 2nd Gen Fl 'bird
Polishing/waxing is not high speed buffing. For polish/waxing go for the HF orbital buffer around 20 bucks. For high speed type buffing, spend the most that you can on a good one. If your paint is in bad shape you will need the high speed. If good shape, buy the 20 dollar deal. Polish then wax.
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Originally Posted by Rare96LT1Formula
Just trying to help the OP in a clear way, Chicago boy. We appreciate your input.
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You didn't help him in a clear way. You gave him false information
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Originally Posted by 2nd Gen Fl 'bird
Just trying to help the OP in a clear way, Chicago boy. We appreciate your input.
What he (Rare96LT1Formula) means (hence the picture) is the Harbor Freight DA Polisher has the exact same specs as the Porter Cable, which has been a "go to" DA for paint correction. To say the Harbor Freight DA is only good for applying wax is way off and not good advice whatsoever. The Harbor Freight DA Polisher is to be used to apply compound/polish to remove swirl marks, marring and minor scratches. You can also use the Harbor Freight DA Polisher to apply sealants, waxes and glazes, but it's main job is to aide in paint correction.

If you want to help him, steer him away from the Orbital Polisher and suggest that he get a DA Polisher, as it appears he's never done any paint correcting before.
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