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2nd Buffer?
Not sure if this is the correct section or not but I figured this was a good a place as any.
I already have a PC 7424 and an assortment of pads but have heard that the PC may not be "strong enough" for some jobs. Since I am going to open my own business at the beginning of next yr, I'd like to get a second buffer. What are some of the recommendations? Should I get another DA or go with a rotary? The following DA's are on my short list: Rupes Bigfoot, Flex 3401, and Griots DA. Are there any others I should consider? It seems like those are the ones mentioned the most.
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Re: 2nd Buffer?
You wouldn't go wrong with any of the ones mentioned.
If money is not an issue, deff the Rupes (<3 mine) but if your on a budget i'd go with the GG6 (griot's)
Flex is also a great machine especially with the hybrid set up.
My 2¢
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Re: 2nd Buffer?
Originally Posted by Colinpd137
You wouldn't go wrong with any of the ones mentioned.
If money is not an issue, deff the Rupes (<3 mine) but if your on a budget i'd go with the GG6 (griot's)
Flex is also a great machine especially with the hybrid set up.
My 2˘
Thanks for the input.... I can afford a Rupes "kit" no problem. I just want the best "bang for the buck" so to speak.
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Re: 2nd Buffer?
I have not used any of the rupes pads or polishes, from the couple opinions iv'e heard there not anything special, and the price is.. not something I want to pay to find out. So I went with stuff that worked.
Rupes 21 w/ 5" BP
Rupes Bag (was wary at first but its well worth it)
For Cutting:
Meguiar's MF Cutting Disc
Optimum MF Cutting
Surbuf (for heavy/hard corrections)
Menzerna FG400
D300
For Polishing/light correction:
LC Hydrotech: Tangerine
LC Hydrotech: Crimson
LC Flat: Black
M205
Menz SF4500 (po85rd)
Thats just what I use on my rupes, hope it helps!
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Re: 2nd Buffer?
If money were no object, why not get a GG and a flex/rupes? I personally own a PC and a Flex. Love that I have both machines. PC for delicate situations, Flex to give me that oomp.
However, if money were no object for me, I wouldn't mind getting a Rupes either. I've had a chance to play around with one and boy, is that thing smooth.
2012 Taffeta White Honda Fit Sport
Flex 3401
CZ SP-01 Tactical
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Re: 2nd Buffer?
It's not that money is no object, I just have 2 basic objectives. Get a variety of basic tools needed to do a full detail. Once I get a good client base I can see investing in a larger variety of buffers. I'd still like to get a good steamer, a good wall mounted shop vac, an "Eco Friendly" waterless/rinseless detailing system and some good product to support the basic detail model. I figure it will be about 2500-3000 grand.
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Re: 2nd Buffer?
What kind of work do you mostly do?
Production detailing?
Show car detailing?
If you're doing production detailing, get a Flex 3401.
If you're doing show car detailing, I can do everything with a rotary buffer and DA polisher like the Porter Cable.
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Re: 2nd Buffer?
Originally Posted by Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
What kind of work do you mostly do?
Production detailing?
Show car detailing?
If you're doing production detailing, get a Flex 3401.
If you're doing show car detailing, I can do everything with a rotary buffer and DA polisher like the Porter Cable.
Thanks for the reply Mike. My main customers are production and DD types of cars. Obviously I would love to expand that and get into the show car and or the weekend cruisers.
Looks like it will be a Flex for now and after I take a couple of your classes next year, Maybe a rotary. Thanks again everyone!
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Re: 2nd Buffer?
I dont have any experiance with the RUPES tools but do quite a bit of detailing on the side. If you are going to pick up the 3401 go with the longer cord and the interchangeable backing plate system. Then pick up the 5 inch Lake Country hybrid pads to go with it.
For me this is the best setup since sliced bread on the 3401. This way you have a machine more than capable of doing the grunt work and will give you the results you are after for production detailing. For soft finicky paint pick up the D/A you currently have and finish with that.
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