Need Help in Purchase of Polisher
Hello everyone,
I am looking at replacing my Milwaukee 2800 rpm hi-speed polisher I have been using for many years. Yes I am old school as I have been detailing since the late 70's. I have learned a lot from various teachers or should I say wholesalers who did it in order to sell their cars. I have run a production shop and over the years as the paint finishes have changed so have I but I feel I would like to purchase a new polisher? Saying all of this I would like to get some information and referral's as to what machine would be a good one? I am now doing antique and exotic cars for a broker and well like always it is good to update your equipment . . . All of your advice is appreciated. .
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Looking at going to a random orbital or staying with a rotary?
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Well, I have seen the PORTER-CABLE 7424XP 6-Inch Variable-Speed Polisher and thought it might be something that might do it as I have ready many testimonials' about it and not to much bad about it. This is what I may be looking at?
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in your case since you're use to a high speed/rotary, i would suggest a flex 3401 (forced rotation which means it will keep rotation no matter how much pressure is applied). it's like the best of both (high speed/rotary & DA) worlds...
Flex XC 3401 VRG Dual-Action Polisher
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/autogeek_2267_62298613
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I agree. This is a great choice for someone used to a rotary. I think the Porter Cable would not be powerful enough for him.
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The Milwaukee 2800.. Is that the 1 that weighs like 10lbs?
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Originally Posted by
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in your case since you're use to a high speed/rotary, i would suggest a flex 3401 (forced rotation which means it will keep rotation no matter how much pressure is applied). it's like the best of both (high speed/rotary & DA) worlds...
Flex XC 3401 VRG Dual-Action Polisher
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Being used to the power of a rotary you may want to pick up the Flex 3401. This DA will spin even if you sit on it.
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Flex is what I started out with as my first and only polisher. You can start with the PC ofcourse, but over time you will want more out of the machine you choose.
I went with the flex because I wanted to spend once, and get the best without thinking "damn I wish I had more correction ability".
And as the pro's above said - you have used a rotary, so the flex would be your best bet.
Good luck :)
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Another vote for the flex 3401
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Flex 3401. If you're doing volume work you would benefit from its power and ability to take a serious thrashing and keep on working. The Porter Cable is a lot of people's first paint polisher (when they aren't skilled on a rotary like you are). It does the job but takes much longer.