DeWalt 849x gets better and better:)

**HateSwirls** · 01-15-2015, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by Matt@landrover

this post helped me make my mind!!! i was back and forth between the 849x and a used PE14 for double the price. i ordered the 849x today! i have a special project i'm starting next week that this will really help with.

You'll love it.

Let us know what you think of it.

**SonOfOC** · 01-15-2015, 05:02 PM

I have the Flex PE-14 and Dewalt. Both are very smooth and quiet, but the sound from the Dewalt is lower pitch, and more tolerable.

**Garyhw48** · 01-15-2015, 07:54 PM

What a enjoyable thread to read. I've been a rotary man for many years and with all of the new products, pads, backing plates and variable speed machines available now you can do anything with a rotary.

I use my 3401 with NanoSkin pads and then pretty much switch to one of my three rotary machines to finish the job.

When one masters a rotary the job gets done so much quicker and IMO easier it's hard not to use one as your go to polisher

The guys that haven't tried to learn on a newer model rotary just don't realize what they are missing.

**FMW** · 12-17-2015, 04:38 PM

I found one brand new on Amazon for $156. It included a $25 factory discount. Yes it does sound gravely but I wouldn't choose based on sound.

**jimmyjames1** · 12-17-2015, 11:41 PM

I have an old school DeWalt 849. It is a BEAST. I LOVE it. I have dropped it a few times over the years and it keeps on truckin. The only reason that I would think about upgrading would be the fact that it weighs around 9 lbs and I would like to go down to 600 rpms to jewel the paint a little better. Also after buffing all day, your forearms can get pretty fatigued. The 849X looks awfully appealing. P.S. It does give you Popye forearms though. lol

**7PaintGuns** · 12-18-2015, 12:11 AM

Originally Posted by jimmyjames1

P.S. It does give you Popye forearms though. lol

**ssosar** · 12-27-2015, 10:30 AM

Hi everyone, first post on Autogeek. I hope this could be posted here, if not, i apologize in advance.

I've bought a porter xp 7424; i did some detailing car but found it really slow to work it.

A friend recommend buying the DeWalt, and all i can say is wow!!!

It took me a few cars to get used to the rotary, but i found amazing what i can do, since i'm a newbie the detailing, not to mention that i only do this as a hobby.

I leave you some pictures before and after!!

Nissan Xtrail - Black
Before - http://bit.ly/1R2oMKA
After - http://bit.ly/1JCmrzW
Finish - http://bit.ly/1PqX76j

Altima Coupe Red
Before - http://bit.ly/1PqjlDB
After - http://bit.ly/1OfKGt6
Finish 1 - http://bit.ly/1ORJNmW
Finish 2 - http://bit.ly/1R2plUN

I work with Lake CCS Pads, Orange, White, Black.

Most tips i've learned from you guys at autogeek.!!!

**FinishingTouchA** · 12-27-2015, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by FMW

I found one brand new on Amazon for $156. It included a $25 factory discount. Yes it does sound gravely but I wouldn't choose based on sound.

Even though it's a good deal, no mentions of outside retailers.

**Celabe** · 03-14-2016, 12:51 PM

Nice work ssoar, I have a Da too and bought a dewalt as well, machine is smooth and noise level is low compared to DA and not as noisy . Good job as a fellow hobby detailer I love to restore my cars paint or few friends cars

**Whitewater25** · 03-16-2016, 08:54 PM

I have a 849-X that I put a 4" extension on and use polishing wheels with various rouge for polishing stainless & it does a,pretty good job. Also use it for what it was built for. I have several orbital,machines but always reach for the rotary when it's a big or really bad job because it's just faster. Once you use rotary,it's hard to make orbitals the first choice.