Does everyone really need a $100+ DA buffer?
I am sure this has been asked before and I apologize for it, but I have been watching a lot of videos on detailing and I am wondering if every beginner/home user needs a fancy $100+ DA buffer? Or does it really make the difference?
I am looking at just doing some minor paint correction and polishing. Medium size cars.
I was looking at the Griot's 6" one becuase I found one half price on eBay but missed out on it. Now I am wondering if just getting a Ryobi 6" cordless orbital would do the job just fine.
Keeping in mind I used to correct and buff by hand 20 years ago LOL.
Re: Does everyone really need a $100+ DA buffer?
The answer is "NO" you don't. The Griot 6" is a great buy with a lifetime warranty, but it's in the $100+ category.
I'm a weekend mechanic and have Snap-On tools..do I need it to get the job done?
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Yeah, I really wish I didn't miss out on the 6" griot. It was barely used and half the price new.
I just think anything like it is a bit overkill for my needs. And I would be tempted to start doing everyone's car LOL
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I haven’t used my buffers in years due to washing marring free but if you do any kind of polishing for money you’re gonna need one.
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Depends on what you do too. If you get into coatings and the like, you're gonna a need a buffer for sure.
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Simple answer: yes. It’s one of the items you will never regret if you take detailing serious in any way.
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I agree with acuRAS82. Now do you need to buy a Rupes MarkIII? No, but I tell everyone that asks what they should start with. I tell them buy a GG6. Can change backing plate sizes, has great power, easy to handle and the amazing warranty. While I don’t use mine on every job, I always have it with me because it can handle damn near anything.
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^^Agree, if you could find a GG6 somehow that would be great. Otherwise I assume the G9 is comparable. Griots is good enough for my personal care. Maybe someday I’ll get a Flex but that would be purely for fun, not for necessity.
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Agree x3. Lol
I have both the GG6 and the the new G9.
If you can find a 6, grab it. Such an awesome machine.
That said, the new G9 is a pretty sweet machine for the price. And I had a great time using it this past 4th of July weekend.
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Originally Posted by
Rsurfer
I'm a weekend mechanic and have Snap-On tools..do I need it to get the job done?
Well, if you have rusty, rounded over nuts then those flank-drives are a must. So yes........ :)
(I'm a Snap-On guy too).