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Old 12-05-2009, 07:07 AM   #11
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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?
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Old 12-05-2009, 07:08 AM   #12
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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.
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Old 12-05-2009, 08:37 AM   #13
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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.

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Old 12-05-2009, 10:36 AM   #14
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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.

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Evan, this one?this one?
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Old 12-05-2009, 01:08 PM   #15
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You never run a buffer over an edge. Who sees an edge?
Novice detailers.
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Old 12-05-2009, 02:22 PM   #16
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Evan, this one?
$300.00???? Why? I paid $35.00 for my craftman.
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Old 12-05-2009, 02:54 PM   #17
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$300.00???? Why? I paid $35.00 for my craftman.
And your...huh...primer has never looked better.
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Old 12-05-2009, 03:20 PM   #18
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And your...huh...primer has never looked better.
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.
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Old 12-05-2009, 04:24 PM   #19
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I'm not sure about the meguire's product, but I heard Tila Tequila does a goog job.
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Old 12-05-2009, 04:33 PM   #20
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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...
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