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    My first orbital buffer selection options?

    Have always worked by hand. Wondering what would be a good option to someone starting out...PC or random orbital?

    Considering a Titan 6" Random buffer/polisher. Good choice/poor choice?

    Opinions welcome. Strictly for own cars in family.

    Have some very small sections on the hood where the clear coat is starting to haze. What should I use for this? 3M Paint Restoration Kit a good idea?

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    Re: My first orbital buffer selection options?

    Good choice for applying wax, poor choice for doing any type of paint correction.

    Griot's Garage 6 inch Random Orbital Polisher, Dual action buffer, DA polisher
    I can not recommend this polisher enough. I've had it for a year and just finished a paint correction yesterday with it. Love it, absolutely love it.

    I've never used the 3M kit you listed, so I can't comment on it.
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    Re: My first orbital buffer selection options?

    Read through this,

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    Hey

    So I'm a newbie at this detailing world also. However, I chose the Griot buffer based on reviews from this forum. What I liked about it is that it offers more power over the the PCXP. And I have the option to use 5.5 or 6.5 pads. Which i only ordered 5.5 LC pads.

    Just do what I did search a lot!

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    Re: My first orbital buffer selection options?

    Quote Originally Posted by TN_Soljah808 View Post
    Hey

    So I'm a newbie at this detailing world also. However, I chose the Griot buffer based on reviews from this forum. What I liked about it is that it offers more power over the the PCXP. And I have the option to use 5.5 or 6.5 pads. Which i only ordered 5.5 LC pads.

    Just do what I did search a lot!
    So, I see you got permission from the boss

    Quote Originally Posted by Felix C View Post
    Have always worked by hand. Wondering what would be a good option to someone starting out...PC or random orbital?

    Considering a Titan 6" Random buffer/polisher. Good choice/poor choice?

    Opinions welcome. Strictly for own cars in family.

    Have some very small sections on the hood where the clear coat is starting to haze. What should I use for this? 3M Paint Restoration Kit a good idea?
    Just duplicate Souljah's order. Everything he ordered is righteous. Here is the link...

    www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/37114-black-audi-new-guy-help.html

    If you place your order before Sunday, you will recieve 15% off everything but the polisher

    Happy polishing, and welcome from Memphis


    Flash

    PS...Order flat pads
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    Re: My first orbital buffer selection options?

    I have the Pc 7424xp and it works just fine. I use it with both 5.5 and 6.5" pads. My technique is a hindrance, not the lack of power. The pc is proven bulletproof and NOT made in China!

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    Re: My first orbital buffer selection options?

    I have been using the PC XP for 2 or 3 years now and I love it!! Paint correction is on point, only downfall is vibration! Hope it helped!!
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