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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 05:11 PM
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moregrip: Where did you buy that polisher and how much did you pay for it? I want one

i think i've seen them at Lowes
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Chingon
moregrip: Where did you buy that polisher and how much did you pay for it? I want one
Got it at a local tool shack, on sale, $119.
The most I'd pay is $135, tops.
If you can, get the Orbital balanced for a 6" Pad. The 5.5" balanced works just fine, but the 6" balanced works a little better
FYI- Do Not use the Pad that comes in the polisher kit. At the very least, buy some Meguirs Pads, Adam's pads are 2x as good as Meguirs.
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by fluxu8
Hell yeah! That pad looks rugged....thanks grippy!
no worries, my pleasure
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 06:44 PM
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If anyone wants the exact PC part # for the 6" balanced orbital just let me know
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 11:50 PM
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My PC with all my pads and polish's came in today but unfortunately I had things come up that are having to take priority for this weekend so I won't get a chance to use it for a few more days.


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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 2002yroneformula
My PC with all my pads and polish's came in today but unfortunately I had things come up that are having to take priority for this weekend so I won't get a chance to use it for a few more days.
Congrats on the purchase!
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 04:23 PM
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I picked up my PC at Lowe's for $109.
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 09:04 AM
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Well i bought a 6" one at sears yesteday should work fine Thanks all for the input.
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Originally Posted by VicRed
I picked up my PC at Lowe's for $109.
Same here, and got the pads from http://store.yahoo.com/autopia/son-daspad-kit.html

Took care of my water spot etching
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by O3GMC
Same here, and got the pads from http://store.yahoo.com/autopia/son-daspad-kit.html

Took care of my water spot etching
those are all for 6-7 " buffers right?
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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Let me PLEASE emphasize that a true buffer like the Dewalt pictured...is made for the experienced only!! Find something to practice on (alot), or stick with orbitals.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Todd@ProDyno
Let me PLEASE emphasize that a true buffer like the Dewalt pictured...is made for the experienced only!! Find something to practice on (alot), or stick with orbitals.

it wasn't that hard. i used the dewalt once and it was a piece of cake.

warning though: the more grittier the wax (like rubbing compound), the more the buffer man handles you
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