Good Buffer?

[///02bmw325i///]

orbital buffer. correct on that. the paints shiny as hell, i just found out though that one of the covers on my buffer, scratched the FUCK out of my paint. GOD DAMN YOU WALMART!! so i'm gonna try to fix it and if not i'll be pissed

[kesslerbmw]

good advice for anybody always clean your pad or bonnet after every use, even dried wax on the surface can scratch the paint i have found that out the hard way to many times, even when your using a hand wax pad, wash it before you reuse even if has sat out for like an hour after you use it. you will alays have better results when you do this.

[///02bmw325i///]

i use a different buffer bonnet every time, i wash them or just buy new ones, i dont know what happened, but i'll fix it, i've been cleaning it, i'll need some swirl removers, time for a GOOD cleaning

[kesslerbmw]

You should think about buying a polisher, it would take it right out, plus then you could buy some 3m machine glaze instead of using wax all the time you could just glaze it like every 2 weeks. glaze covers very well, and it may actually cover your scratches you have for the mean time until you can use some good compound, and polish on it.

[Dewey540i]

02bmw325I, after you take care of this scratch and swirls, make sure you us a product with no cleaners in it if you"wax" your car so often. Like Kessler said a glaze or polish would be the best way to go. That way you don't have to strip the old wax and your not harming your paint with a cleaner wax. Just a thought.

[jonw440]

Porter Cable 7424 is da bomb!

[TOGWT]

Quote: the consensus is that the PC 7424 is the best, but i saw something concerning Cyclo, and it said it was by far the bast out there. any opinions?


~ One man’s opinion / observations ~

IMO it is the ‘best’ out there (it’s made to polish paintwork, a Porter Cable 7424/7336 is made to sand wood)

1953- Cyclo U.S.A commenced operations in 1953 manufacturing their unique twin head orbital action polisher designed specifically for the aircraft and aerospace industries. In a short space of time the Cyclo polisher (together with the various polishes) established itself as the standard aircraft polishing system throughout the world and is now used by virtually every airline and aircraft manufacturer

In the mid 1970’s the Cyclo machine was discovered by the automotive industry, and was such an instant success in resolving the paint problems of the auto motive industry that it is now the approved machine for all Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Lexus, Hyundai and Nissan dealer outlets in the U.S.A.


~ Hope this helps ~

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justadumbarchitect / so I question everything/ Jon

[s_ribbens]

I just purchased a PC orbital buffer (I don't recall the model #). I love orbital buffer's personally. Haven't used any of the dual-action ones but I can't imagine they get imperfections out as well. BUT... if you don't know how to use them you'll F-up your car bad!!! Just use common sense and it'll be ok. Keep it moving (i.e. don't hold it on one spot) and keep the speeds resonable.

When I worked on the detail crew at the local Hummer dealership we used Dewalts. I had no complaints with them but have heard too many good things about PC to not get one. I can tell you what I think of the PC later next week when it get's here.
Seth

[SilvaBimma]

Hey TOGWT! Welcome to DTMPower. As for a buffer there are really 3 types:

DA - PC 7424 fits this description since its very safe and is best suited for moderate / minor imperfections. Excellent for wax applicating!

Cyclo - Perfectly between the DA and Rotary as it can do many jobs and its safe too, knowing you have some experience

Rotary - Dangerous, but man this machine can fix ALOT of paint imperfections.

Get a Cyclo or PC!

[NOC]

Highly recomend an PC. Your car will never be the same after...

[Greg]

Yeah Welcome TOGWT from a fellow Autopian.

[TOGWT]

Quote: Does anyone know a good buffer I can get for my car? I’ve looked at like the ones from Sears and wondering if those were any good. I really don’t want a P.O.S. buffer.

~ One man’s opinion / observations ~

In the mid 1970's the Cyclo machine was discovered by the automotive industry, and was such an instant success in resolving the paint problems of the auto motive industry that it is now the approved machine for all Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Lexus, Hyundai and Nissan dealer outlets in the U.S.A.

The Cyclo polisher with dual orbital action heads, the overlapping motions simulates gentle hand-rubbed quality and eliminates the danger of heat build-up or swirl marks. Exceptional stability and smooth operation, this machine responds to applied pressure, polishes, scrubs and sands painted or unpainted surfaces with maximum safety and efficiency. Lightweight and excellent balance enable the operator to work around complex curves, large areas and lower contours. Changeable bonnets or Velcro discs, pads and brushes. It's ideal for safety removing scratches and polishing large areas. Its 4" heads also enable the user to work around curves and smaller areas such as leading edges.

A US power tool company, Porter-Cable established in 1914, began manufacturing an electrically operated Variable-Speed Random-Orbit Polisher for the wood working industry in the 1990s. It is now one of the most popular tools used by professional and enthusiast automotive detailers for buffing paint surfaces

Often known by the companies initials PC (Porter-Cable) but also called a ROB (random orbital buffer) or DA (duel action) polisher

~Hope this helps ~

Knowledge unshared is experience wasted
justadumbarchitect / so I question everything/ Jon

[chandler]

mikita or dewalt no substitute cordless or schucks special...

[P-Plater]

i can't get PC in Australia (unless i mail order and ship from the states)

but was wondering if there are ANY difference in a Random Orbital Buffer for Car Detailing and say at your Hand Trade Stores (for Wood or whatever you use it for)... say brands like Mikita.... are they all the same or Completely different!

[SilvaBimma]

I think quite different as they are probably very different. Do some searches and look at the accessories they have