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05-19-2009, 07:36 PM
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#1 | | Senior Member
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| Dewalt 849
Just wanted everyone who has been thinking of getting a polisher to know about the Dewalt. I got this as a present and was very nervous about taking it to my car due to the warnings I have always heard. However, I found a body shop who gave me a door and with a little practice, got very comfortable with it. It was really easy to use and even though the weight took a little getting used to, it makes you not want to ever pick up a DA again. Between the time it saves and the look it gives on the car, this is easily the best detailing item I own. Anyways, just wanted to give my two cents on a great product.
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05-19-2009, 07:45 PM
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#2 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Parkland South Florida
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| Re: Dewalt 849
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Originally Posted by fech  Just wanted everyone who has been thinking of getting a polisher to know about the Dewalt. I got this as a present and was very nervous about taking it to my car due to the warnings I have always heard. However, I found a body shop who gave me a door and with a little practice, got very comfortable with it. It was really easy to use and even though the weight took a little getting used to, it makes you not want to ever pick up a DA again. Between the time it saves and the look it gives on the car, this is easily the best detailing item I own. Anyways, just wanted to give my two cents on a great product. | Hard to go back to a Pc after using a rotary no matter what brand.Just go easy and remember tape is your friend and watch the speeds and edges.Like you mentioned practice is the best.Matter of fact i need to go by my bodyshop and pick up some sheet metal to try out some new things.
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05-19-2009, 07:51 PM
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#3 | | Senior Member
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| Re: Dewalt 849
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Originally Posted by Harleyguy Hard to go back to a Pc after using a rotary no matter what brand.Just go easy and remember tape is your friend and watch the speeds and edges.Like you mentioned practice is the best.Matter of fact i need to go by my bodyshop and pick up some sheet metal to try out some new things. | True, I am going back and getting more to try on myself.
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05-20-2009, 08:52 PM
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#4 | | Junior Member
Join Date: May 2009
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| Re: Dewalt 849
I just got mine in today. can't wait to use it. any tips would be greatly appreciated? Also if you don't mind me asking. Where did you get your pads from a local dealer or over the net and which pads do you recommend getting for the polisher?
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05-20-2009, 09:13 PM
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#5 | | Senior Member
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| Re: Dewalt 849
Just get all your pads here, I would suggest the Kompressor pads since they are so easy to use and pick up a Megs w66 backing plate to go with them.
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05-20-2009, 09:27 PM
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#6 | | Senior Member
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| Re: Dewalt 849
I used the edge pads I had for the DA and some LC wool pads I got from a local shop. I'm relatively new to the dewalt, but the wool pads seem to work so much easier than the foam ones. Also, practice on a spare panel first. I'm glad I did as I would have certainly screwed up my paint on my car if I hadn't.
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05-21-2009, 02:36 AM
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05-21-2009, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by ASPHALT ROCKET Just get all your pads here, I would suggest the Kompressor pads since they are so easy to use and pick up a Megs w66 backing plate to go with them. | I am aware of buying from here but I wasn't sure if I could find pads cheaper else where.
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05-21-2009, 11:15 AM
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| Re: Dewalt 849
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Originally Posted by fech I used the edge pads I had for the DA and some LC wool pads I got from a local shop. I'm relatively new to the dewalt, but the wool pads seem to work so much easier than the foam ones. Also, practice on a spare panel first. I'm glad I did as I would have certainly screwed up my paint on my car if I hadn't. | I have a whole hood to practice on as this is my daily driven car that I was in an accident with and will soon be getting rid of it and buying a new car. what luck! LOL
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05-21-2009, 02:35 PM
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| Re: Dewalt 849
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Originally Posted by Integra-S I have a whole hood to practice on as this is my daily driven car that I was in an accident with and will soon be getting rid of it and buying a new car. what luck! LOL | Lucky you. I tried practicing on my wifes car and she had the nerve to say no!  | |
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