Car polishers

[kpinks]

Hey guys, I am new to this forum. I am interested in buying a car polisher, but I have never done this before and basically I am not sure which type, model to buy? Can someone please help me out? Do I need orbital or rotary?
Thx
Kev

[swami]

Try here http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-car-garage-how-videos/25695-show-car-garage-video-how-pick-right-polisher.html

[swami]

Hey guys, I am new to this forum. I am interested in buying a car polisher, but I have never done this before and basically I am not sure which type, model to buy? Can someone please help me out? Do I need orbital or rotary?
Thx
KevI went with the PC7424XP and 5.5 pads. It seems to be the easiest to use as well as the least likely to damage your paint.:xyxthumbs:

[Mike Phillips]

Hey guys, I am new to this forum. I am interested in buying a car polisher, but I have never done this before and basically I am not sure which type, model to buy? Can someone please help me out? Do I need orbital or rotary?
Thx
Kev

Hi Kev,

Since this is your first post to our forum...

Welcome to Autogeek Online! :welcome:



You question comes up often and the easiest tool to learn how to use and master is one of the DA style polishers, as swami shared, we just posted a video that goes over all the primary differences between the tools plus you get to see them up close and each one is turned on and used to briefly polish the paint on a 2010 Camaro.

I've also written a fairly in-depth article on all the different polishers and for each polisher I gave them an "Ease of Use Ranking" from 1 to 5, so give this a read through also ans there's a lot of information packed into this one article.

How to choose the right polisher for your detailing project (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/22263-how-choose-right-polisher-your-detailing-project.html)



This article has a single picture that kind of shows or demonstrates how easy machine polishing can be

The Free Floating Spindle Assembly - The Story Behind The Story... (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/23995-free-rotating-spindle-assembly-story-behind-story.html)


The above thread also explains the Free Floating Spindle Assemble but I also show this in this new video...

Show Car Garage Video: How to pick the right polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-car-garage-how-videos/25695-show-car-garage-video-how-pick-right-polisher.html)


Machine polishing will definitely create better results faster than working by hand and when you're ready to order or if you have any further questions out staff is always ready, just call us at 1-800-869-3011


:)

[cadd]

I started out the with pc7424, and just recently bought the flex3401. I love them both, they are a great combo to have, and very easy to use and handle.

[ScottB]

Most start out with an orbital (PC-XP, G110v.2, Griots or Flex 3401) best best is to consider the kits as they offer alot of value and all the other items needed.

[mtnbiker]

As far as the Flex goes, Why do people choose the 3401 over the light weight 3403?

[Dubbin1]

As far as the Flex goes, Why do people choose the 3401 over the light weight 3403?

The 3403 is a rotary the 3401 is a DA.

[rohnramirez]

:welcome: to AGO! I agree with everyone.

[BobbyG]

This isn't much help but I use both styles and find that both the rotary and DA styles have there place. some say that for a beginner the DA is a wiser choice and I would tend to agree. When I started detailing and finishing the DA type hadn't even been thought of so only the rotary was available.

Well I did it, just dated myself!! LOL

These are in my arsenal.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/Z06%20Corvette/Buffers.jpg

Rotary - Makita 9227 great machine, most aggressive
DA - Flex 3401 great machine, heavier with lots of power
DA - Porter Cable 7424 great machine, decent power, lighter of the 3