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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 07:21 PM
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I see lots of people use them here, Whats everything I should know before getting one? Whats a real affordable Polisher that wont waste my money?
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I bought a craftsman one, available at sears for around $49.99, good little tool.
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Get the Porter Cable. Lowes has em or go thru Autogeek.
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Im going to get a Craftsmen, a real cheap one, I know it wont be the best by far, but Im in a real tight spot with cash, and Im about 300 from a new 355.

Is it safe to use on doors and fenders? thats where I get no gloss
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Just make sure that whatever polisher you get - that it is a Random Orbital type. The Porter Cable 7424 is the industry standard polisher for these purposes and well worth the $149 that it costs. It features the random orbit (dual-action) polishing action for a swirl free finish. Even though it's powerful, it will not scratch or burn any clear coat paint finish (which is a very good thing for a beginner).

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Originally Posted by WayFast84
Im going to get a Craftsmen, a real cheap one, I know it wont be the best by far, but Im in a real tight spot with cash, and Im about 300 from a new 355.

Is it safe to use on doors and fenders? thats where I get no gloss
Are you asking about polishers or buffers? There's a difference. A buffer doesn't have nearly the torque that a polisher will have. Really, the only thing I've found a buffer to be good for is...well...buffing! A polisher will help you remove imperfections in the clearcoat, whereas a buffer will help you wax the car.


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