View Full Version : looking for a beginner polisher
Stegs
03-09-2015, 07:17 AM
Guys, Im looking for a polisher/machine to apply wax and polish with
I have never used a machine every in my life, so very new
Is there something out there that is very user friendly and inexpensive?
Right now i do everything by hand....to be 100% honest im scared to death to use a machine for fear of scratching/swirls/burning thru paint
can you guys help me with suggestions....again, something user friendly and cost effective...I dont know how much these normally go for, but i dont want to spend a fortune on something that i can do by hand for free
Looking to use it for on black cars to apply products like
poorboys black hole (mostly this one)
Collinite 845
jetseal 109
dlc95
03-09-2015, 07:35 AM
A lot of people like the Chicago Electric d/a found at Harbor Freight.
You could also check your local Craigslist for a used Porter Cable 7424xp.
Machine kits are also available new here at the Autogeek store.
Zelfiris
03-09-2015, 07:37 AM
I started with Griot's Garage 6inch orbital polisher and I recommend this for you. It has more power than porter cable and has lifetime warranty.
The cost I believe is around $130-$150 for the unit. When you get into paint correction (also polishing), you can buy smaller backing plates to get into other areas.
Stegs
03-09-2015, 07:40 AM
I started with Griot's Garage 6inch orbital polisher and I recommend this for you. It has more power than porter cable and has lifetime warranty.
The cost I believe is around $130-$150 for the unit. When you get into paint correction (also polishing), you can buy smaller backing plates to get into other areas.
thats a good price!
Is this a good polisher for the products i mentioned?
I think i will mostly wax by hand....but i want to use this with CG Blacklight and poorboys black hole...
Maybe use it for collinite 845 wax
I can get a 6" from harbor freight for less than $50, and get pads for 4.99? is that any good? of is everything there junk and a waste of money?
Desertnate
03-09-2015, 08:53 AM
I can get a 6" from harbor freight for less than $50, and get pads for 4.99? is that any good? of is everything there junk and a waste of money?
The polisher is great. The pads...not so much.
I bought the polisher and then quickly transitioned to a Lake Country 5" backing plate and Lake Country 5.5" pads I bought here.
I found the HF polishing and compounding pads only lasted through one car before they fell apart. The waxing pads seem to last longer. However, the Lake Country solution I mentioned above holds up great and I've saved a ton of money by not having to constantly buy new pads.
Zelfiris
03-09-2015, 09:09 AM
thats a good price!
Is this a good polisher for the products i mentioned?
I think i will mostly wax by hand....but i want to use this with CG Blacklight and poorboys black hole...
Maybe use it for collinite 845 wax
I can get a 6" from harbor freight for less than $50, and get pads for 4.99? is that any good? of is everything there junk and a waste of money?
Yes it will work great with the products you mentioned.
The HF polisher will also do what you are looking for as well. I don't have any experience with it however so I cannot comment on how well it performs for paint correction. For waxing, both machines will do wonders
KBsToy
03-09-2015, 09:47 AM
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