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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 10:58 PM
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I've got a PC 7424 for buffing now I need a nice rotary polisher. What's a good choice for a rotary polisher?

I also need small die grinder that could perhaps accept polishing wheels also for polishing metals more than painted surfaces. What are my options?

Lastly, whats good to use on ceramic coating to polish it up?

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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 02:38 AM
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dewalt/makita for the rotary

for polishign metal, i use an older electric drill that has some guts behind it.

for ceramic, i just wipe it off with a damp towel. never needed to 'polish' it
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 05:53 AM
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This one will do it all.

http://www.superiorcarcare.net/hitachi-7--polisher.html

Specifications

Rating: 120V AC 60HZ
Amperage: 11.0
No-load RPM: 0 - 3,400/min
Disc Diameter: 6.5"
Spindle Size: 5/8" – 11”
Length: 167/16"
Weight: 6.2 lbs
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 06:25 AM
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I use a Milwaukee 5540 to polish. Makes short work of just about everything.
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 09:06 AM
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i use my PC to apply the polish and remove
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 11:34 AM
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I have a Makita 9227C. Great buffer if you are looking for a rotary. It's lighter then the dewalt, quieter and the speed control is better. I got brand new off ebay from a company shipped to my door for 180.
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