Recommend a polisher.

[SeanPlunk]

I'm looking to buy a polisher for Christmas. I've narrowed it down to the Porter Cable UDM (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/ultimate-detailing-machine-xp-porter-cable-7424-dual-action-random-orbit-car-polisher.html) or the Meguiars G110v2 (http://www.autogeek.net/pinnacle-twins-ultimate-detailing-machine.html). Does anyone have any experience of recommendations?

[Vettezuki]

I'm looking to buy a polisher for Christmas. I've narrowed it down to the Porter Cable UDM (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/ultimate-detailing-machine-xp-porter-cable-7424-dual-action-random-orbit-car-polisher.html) or the Meguiars G110v2 (http://www.autogeek.net/pinnacle-twins-ultimate-detailing-machine.html). Does anyone have any experience of recommendations?

I don't have experience with these units, but I've yet to own or see a bad Porter Cable tool. :huh:

[SeanPlunk]

I don't have experience with these units, but I've yet to own or see a bad Porter Cable tool. :huh:

Yeah, that seems to be the consensus - historically Porter Cable's have been more reliable than the Meguiars units. I strongly leaning towards the PC.

[BRUTAL64]

I've used a Craftman 7 inch for 35 years.:p

[enkeivette]

You of all people should not own a polisher. Unless you plan to use it for wax only.

[SeanPlunk]

You of all people should not own a polisher. Unless you plan to use it for wax only.

Oh no, I've been on autopia.org and I want to start really detailing the Cobra :ugh:

[big2bird]

I have a Milwaukie I bout 30 years ago. The MAIN thing when buying a polisher is speed. NEVER buy anything that excedes 1,000 RPM. If it is, it's a GRINDER in sheeps clothing. I never run over 700 RPM or so.
IF your just doing one car, I'll loan it to you. I have a 50/50 "cutting pad", and a 100% wool "buffing pad."

[enkeivette]

Oh no, I've been on autopia.org and I want to start really detailing the Cobra :ugh:

You mean, polishing off your clear coat because you're OCD about your paint job and you'll go too far and cry to me afterwards and ask why your paint looks more dull?

[enkeivette]

Think about it this way, common sand papers used by pros in order from rough to fine.

80 120 220 320 400 600 800 1000 1500 2000 Polishing Compound

Yes, it's an abrasive. Yes, it sands down your clear coat. Yes, if you run the buffer over a corner you can quickly sand off all of the clear coat.

[SeanPlunk]

Think about it this way, common sand papers used by pros in order from rough to fine.

80 120 220 320 400 600 800 1000 1500 2000 Polishing Compound

Yes, it's an abrasive. Yes, it sands down your clear coat. Yes, if you run the buffer over a corner you can quickly sand off all of the clear coat.

I'm not actually getting a buffer - I'm getting a dual action polisher. After looking around the detailing forums they're very safe. It would be difficult to really screw things up too bad (although I might be up to the task).

[big2bird]

Think about it this way, common sand papers used by pros in order from rough to fine.

80 120 220 320 400 600 800 1000 1500 2000 Polishing Compound

Yes, it's an abrasive. Yes, it sands down your clear coat. Yes, if you run the buffer over a corner you can quickly sand off all of the clear coat.

You never run a buffer over an edge. Who sees an edge?

[big2bird]

I'm not actually getting a buffer - I'm getting a dual action polisher. After looking around the detailing forums they're very safe. It would be difficult to really screw things up too bad (although I might be up to the task).

Yes, they are an "applicator." Harmless, as well as worthless.:thumbs_up:

[surfsidedetail]

Sean get the Flex XC3401 it has a lot more power than either the PC and Megs so once you feel comfortable you can use more aggressive polish and pads to achieve better paint correction.

-evan

[SeanPlunk]

Sean get the Flex XC3401 it has a lot more power than either the PC and Megs so once you feel comfortable you can use more aggressive polish and pads to achieve better paint correction.

-evan

Evan, this one?

[enkeivette]

You never run a buffer over an edge. Who sees an edge?

Novice detailers. :)

[BRUTAL64]

Evan, this one? (http://www.amazon.com/Flex-3401-Action-Orbital-Polisher/dp/B001U2SW7U)

$300.00???? Why? I paid $35.00 for my craftman.:inout:

[Leedom]

$300.00???? Why? I paid $35.00 for my craftman.:inout:

And your...huh...primer has never looked better. :jester:

[enkeivette]

And your...huh...primer has never looked better. :jester:

Nice. But people laughed at my car when it was primered too. Now it's a sexy bitch.

I'm with Glenn, $300 for something that spins a buffing pad is about 10x too much.

[BADDASSC6]

I'm not sure about the meguire's product, but I heard Tila Tequila does a goog job.

[SeanPlunk]

I'm not sure about the meguire's product, but I heard Tila Tequila does a goog job.

LOL, and she's less expensive too...

[enkeivette]

I'm not sure about the meguire's product, but I heard Tila Tequila does a goog job.

She's too small, I would feel like a child molestor.

[BRUTAL64]

I'm not sure about the meguire's product, but I heard Tila Tequila does a goog job.

Tequila--yes, it goes with EVERYTHING.:drink:

[enkeivette]

Sean, if you buy a velcro pad for my DA you can stick a $5 buffing pad to it. I'll let you have it for $299 because you're a friend, and I paid nearly a 1/10th of that. ;)

[big2bird]

i just picked up a black and decker 10" 3000 rpm orbital waxer/polisher. i just wanted to ask what the proper technique was to using one of these. Im assuming its not an orbital buffer so keeping that in mind...whats the best was to use this for just waxing.

Never run it over 1,000RPM. You'll burn the paint.