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Polisher / Buffer Recomendation, Updated….. |
jim_hoyland |
May 17 2024, 12:14 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,417 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
I gotta get something to spare my hands. What are you using. ?
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Beach914 |
May 17 2024, 12:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 974 Joined: 28-March 10 From: Aliso Viejo Member No.: 11,519 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm using a Harbor Freight 6" Dual Action Polisher as I am not skilled enough to use the old school polishers without the potential of burning the finish. I also bought a 3'' Dual Action mini unit off of Amazon to get to those tight areas on the body.
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BillJ |
May 17 2024, 12:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,170 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None |
I love my Rupes orbitals. Really high quality. What many pros use.
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jim_hoyland |
May 17 2024, 01:03 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,417 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm using a Harbor Freight 6" Dual Action Polisher as I am not skilled enough to use the old school polishers without the potential of burning the finish. I also bought a 3'' Dual Action mini unit off of Amazon to get to those tight areas on the body. Like this one or a smaller model ? Attached image(s) |
NARP74 |
May 17 2024, 01:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,175 Joined: 29-July 20 From: Colorado, USA, Earth Member No.: 24,549 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Really depends what you are looking for, small detail, larger buffer and so on.
This guy is a hard core detailer, he buys and tries everything out there, and sells what he likes. He tends to like the pricey items but he tells you why and has tons of product reviews on his youtube and web site. https://www.youtube.com/@ObsessedGarage/videos He is not every bodies taste, but he is honest in his reviews and uses what he sells. Here are some of his comments Rupes polisher, HLR 15, cordless, better with some pads over others, bad with wool, less vibration than Milwaukee Mirca polisher, better motor than most, expensive and small, $800 Milwaukee, good entry level, lots of head vibration LE, liquid elements,new, corded, very good, new OG favorite, $200 Griots, good basic beginner polisher, 3 and 5 inch |
Optimusglen |
May 17 2024, 01:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 919 Joined: 26-February 16 From: Minneapolis Member No.: 19,709 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
no personal experience yet, but the Griots guy is local and a really good dude. I've heard nothing but good from them.
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Shivers |
May 17 2024, 01:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2,674 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
I burned through my old trucks paint. And it was easy. Slow speed is the ticket.
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brant |
May 17 2024, 02:02 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,739 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I’ve had a corded Milwaukee for 20 years that works great
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scallyk9 |
May 17 2024, 02:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 330 Joined: 16-October 16 From: Port Orchard, WA, USA Member No.: 20,499 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
no personal experience yet, but the Griots guy is local and a really good dude. I've heard nothing but good from them. I have a full Griot's Garage system with both their G8 and G9 orbital D/A buffers and use their BOSS paint correction system for concours preparation. You really can't go wrong with any of their products and their customer service is excellent. I live near Tacoma, Washington, where they have their flagship retail store which puts on a multitude of car events all year long. Last March 30th, I arranged for Griot's to host a concours preparation Tech Ed for my local PCA region. The goal was to see if and how they could take my already clean and very shiny 914 LE, fresh from an auto museum display to the next level...and they aced it in three steps. |
sixnotfour |
May 17 2024, 02:26 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,524 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I third Griots ,, simple process , with their product,, the polisher, Random Orbital,, several around..... Griots is one stop shopping.. And yes Im from Washington, not that it matters.
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jim_hoyland |
May 17 2024, 03:51 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,417 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks for all the info: a local Teener is going to let me use his Groit’s polisher. I’ll see how I like it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Olympic 914 |
May 17 2024, 04:19 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,699 Joined: 7-July 11 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 13,287 Region Association: North East States |
Just to add another option.
Porter Cable 7424xp I have this one, very durable, nice speed range. |
saigon71 |
May 18 2024, 05:21 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,006 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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FlacaProductions |
May 18 2024, 09:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,737 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California |
i'm terrified of burning through my paint. No experience - where do I start and not end in disaster? My paint is already is pretty good shape but you always wonder if it can be better...
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technicalninja |
May 18 2024, 10:05 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,847 Joined: 31-January 23 From: Granbury Texas Member No.: 27,135 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Only way to "learn" a buffing system is to use it on something that doesn't matter FIRST!
If you haven't "burned" through before seeing the process on a NAV (negative actual value) beater is the way to go. On the "cannot damage" 40-year-old car with perfect paint I don't use power anything. By the time I'm done I wish I had as my 59-year-old arms have far less capacity than I remember. I currently have a 1989 Grand Wagoneer in the shop for mechanical restoration. I believe it is in the top 100 of these still in existence. Always garaged 90K survivor; the factory paint is original and pristine. Horrible orange peel EVENLY distributed on every panel (this is IMPOSSIBLE to re-create by hand). This car CANNOT be color sanded! It would affect the value at 4 figures... No power tools will ever touch this vehicle in my possession. And I'm NOT a Jeep enthusiast. I don't give a rat's ass about Jeeps! Still "concours nice" receives the respect it should from me. Find something nasty to practice on BEFORE doing ANY process to something NICE! |
burton73 |
May 18 2024, 01:35 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,655 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
I use this Torq Random orbital polisher with 5 inch pads. A number of different pads and Chemical Guys compounds. I use this to buff anything large in the shop. One home and one at shop. Just put the cord over your shoulder to keep it off of your work.
I have a big / huge unit at least 10 inches that uses a sheepskin cover to polish. I have had it for 40 years. In the old days I buffed very large parts with it but now the smaller unit with special pads for different compounds is the shot. I still use the big unit with variable speeds as a grinder, it works much better as a grinder than a buffer Best Bob B |
Amphicar770 |
May 22 2024, 01:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 20-April 10 From: PA, USA Member No.: 11,639 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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jim_hoyland |
May 22 2024, 03:53 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,417 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Update: A local Teener loaned me his Groit’s set which includes: Groit’s detailed handbook, orbital polisher, and a set of various Polishing products.
I’m reading the guide before I jump in, then I’m going test out my skills on the wife’s Volvo wagon that sits outside Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
jim_hoyland |
May 22 2024, 03:54 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,417 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
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jim_hoyland |
May 22 2024, 04:04 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,417 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
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