Mobile Headlight restorations - Cordless drill or DA (or rotary)?

[AllanS]

Quick poll for those doing mobile headlight restorations - are you using a cordless drill or corded (DA or rotary)?

I have been using a Megs G110v2 (3" BP) for F&F but was looking to "expand out." If I was to go entertain the thought of dealerships, I am thinking it may be a pain to run extension cords. (I am not at a point to consider a generator, of course.) The tool would be for sanding as well as polishing. (There's something to be said about working wireless!)

If you are using a cordless drill, etc. how many sets would you say you are getting out of 1 battery? IF cordless - which brand to buy or NOT buy?

Thoughts, please.

Thanks in advance.

[Mike@ShineStruck]

I typically just use my Milwaukee drill now a days..sometime my nano
Haven't used my Rupes mini in a while

[Mike@ShineStruck]

Think I've done 5 or 6 pair for one battery
And I used drill for removing pinstripe with an eraser wheel too for a fender

[Firehouse Mike]

Here is what I've been using for a few years now.....Works awesome!
https://www.ryobitools.com/power-too...ht-angle-drill

Mike

[GSKR]

I prefer a rotary so much faster.

[AllanS]

Here is what I've been using for a few years now.....Works awesome!
https://www.ryobitools.com/power-too...ht-angle-drill

Mike

In hindsight, I think I saw an earlier posting that you did of similar. I remember seeing that item. A reference mentioning the "right angle design" is quite similar to a polisher design. Subliminally, it probably prompted my curiosity on the whole topic of "cord vs cordless" esp if working at a used car lot.

Thanks again for your input!

[OTSDetail]

I use a cordless drill for every one I've ever done. Never had any issues. A rotary is probably faster but also 2-3x the price of a good quality cordless drill.

[osiapstndp]

The Flex PE-8 is a headlight restoration monster! I wouldn't leave home without it!