Anyone use a buffer?
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Just trying to get a feel for who the fanatics are! What kind do you use (regular, orbital) and for what (applying wax/polish, removing wax/polish, removing scratches)?
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I used to use an orbital buffer when I owned black cars, too. It was the only way to get scratches and swirls out with a minimal amount of effort. It was priceless when it came to scratch and chip repair. I used it for every phase of the process. Cleaner, swirl remover, polisher, buffer. If it's designed for a car, let the unit's own weight do the work. If it's just a drill with a buffer pad attachment, watch out for buffer burn. I don't use it on my silver car.
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I use a Makita variable speed orbital sander with Meguirs buffing pads. Porter Cable makes a similar unit as well.
They are very effective, but much easier to use and more controllable than the cheap, two-hands electric "buffers" they sell for cars.
I should note, however, that I have not yet had a need to use this on the S2000. Just hand applyied Zaino. The buffer works great, however, on the oxidized paint of my non clear-coated Land Rover.
Here's a link to some info on the porter cable unit:
http://www.topoftheline.com/porcaborpol.html
They are very effective, but much easier to use and more controllable than the cheap, two-hands electric "buffers" they sell for cars.
I should note, however, that I have not yet had a need to use this on the S2000. Just hand applyied Zaino. The buffer works great, however, on the oxidized paint of my non clear-coated Land Rover.
Here's a link to some info on the porter cable unit:
http://www.topoftheline.com/porcaborpol.html
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I got the Porter Cable 6" random orbit. I've heard the ones you can pick up at wallmart are really cheap (price and quality). I got this one since I was reading about it on Griotsgarage.com, but I didn't buy it from them since it was too expensive. Still waiting to receive foam pads, so I haven't used it yet.
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Our friends at Griots sell the Porter Cable 7424 for $199.00, but if you do a little looking around you can get a much better deal. Two good sites to check are:
www.coastaltool.com
www.harborfreight.com
Both places usually have the 7424 for about $110.00 plus pads. I have had my Porter Cable for a couple of years now and its great. Highly recommended. I do use the Griots pads (I have a couple of orange and a couple of red) and while I haven't tried to many others, they seem to work very well. Good Luck.
www.coastaltool.com
www.harborfreight.com
Both places usually have the 7424 for about $110.00 plus pads. I have had my Porter Cable for a couple of years now and its great. Highly recommended. I do use the Griots pads (I have a couple of orange and a couple of red) and while I haven't tried to many others, they seem to work very well. Good Luck.
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