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Do any of you guys have a preference as to which power buffer to use.

Kind of getting tired of using the old hand method that I learned back in 1958 to clean and polish the car.  Do I have to spend around $150 or is there a good one in the $75 to $100 range?  Any recommendations?

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Im not an expert on this but I wouldnt use the buffer unless your paint is worn and needs machine buffing. You could try one of low speed orbital buffers I suppose though.



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Jim,

  What are you using for wax? 

  I've been using Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Detailer and have been very happy with it.  If you have a good base there are some spray on wipe off products that are very impressive.



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Jim, I have a Porter Cable randon orbital and I love it. I like it because you allegedly can not burn the paint no matter how hard you try. I think Meguires has one that is pretty nice. I think the price range with pads is in the $150-200 range. Beats the heck out of doing it by hand! Check out the web site "autogeek.com" that is where I found mine, they have pretty good prices. They also have lots of info on which pads, etc, to use.

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I also agree with Kevin regarding Meguiars products although I use there NXT Tech wax and not just a detailer.

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I will vouch for Wizards Products. We use some of thier stuff at the dealership and I know others do too. They are based in Hamel, MN


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Chris R wrote:

Im not an expert on this but I wouldnt use the buffer unless your paint is worn and needs machine buffing. You could try one of low speed orbital buffers I suppose though.

 Thanks Cris, any recommendations for a good low speed orbital?

 



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Thanks guys.  I have been using 3 brands over the years.  Wizzards, Meguiars, and Monthers.  All seem to do a good Job.

Now I need to find a good low speed orbital buffer.



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Check with Karl too as he has an opinion on both the product and buffer.

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I see autogeek.com has the Porter Cable 7424 on sale for $125 and the Meguiars for $150. Both the autogeek site and meguiars site have imbedded videos showing how to use the DA polishers.

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Just spent the last couple of hours on the autogeek and Meguiars site, looking at all the information. Kind of a lot to absorb. Which products to use and when. Looks like I should get an early Fathers Day Present, so i don't run the chance of tennis elbow or something similar. The kids always forget; I'll have to order and send them the invoice. I Watched some of the videos, sure looks like it is user friendly.

The car is officialy out of the Cars Apart Club. Started it and drove it on a short 5 mile trip. Everthing is fine. Now just a little fine tuning and spring cleaning.

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jim larson wrote:

The car is officialy out of the Cars Apart Club. Started it and drove it on a short 5 mile trip. Everthing is fine. Now just a little fine tuning and spring cleaning.

 Nice job Jim with plenty of time to spare! 

Hope to see you in the Cities again this summer.  Maybe Pan-O-Prog in Lakeville again?

 



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jim larson wrote:
Chris R wrote:

Im not an expert on this but I wouldnt use the buffer unless your paint is worn and needs machine buffing. You could try one of low speed orbital buffers I suppose though.

 Thanks Cris, any recommendations for a good low speed orbital?

 

 The Sears Craftsman ones I have tried seem to work just fine.



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Went with the portor cable model. By the time I got the pad and other supplies, I had to tap my fathers day presents early.

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Excellent choice, I like mine. The online videos do save you a lot of time on the old learning curve, make sure you watch them. Happy father's day!

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