ProV1

saw this polisher/sander at HF today - i need a sander because I need to get rid of rust on my new nissan beater. I wonder if I can use this at low speed to polish/detail my cars also? thanks



http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...temnumber=92623


or this:

wanabe

yes, with a very big but...

but you need lots of experience!

you are much better off with a random orbital machine. the cost of burning your paint is much more than the amount that you might save by buying this machine.

safer choice that would work for both polishing and sanding:

http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/SoftCar...408b+1152537906

halestorm0

Circular polishers will work, but they are not as user friendly as an orbital/dual action. Creating swirls and burning paint are distinct possibilities for a new user.

I'd also be skeptical about the cut rate price as compared to other. It may be fine, but it may also be of suspect quality and reliability.

I'd definitely practice on the beater quite a bit. Check out this basic info: http://www.superiorcarcare.net/how-to-use-...r-polisher.html

http://www.properautocare.com/abcirpol.html

animeS2K

I know some of the experienced guys at Autopia use those HF units and don't care if they crap out, but personally I prefer quality, reliability and a light weight machine for my rotary work. It's too important to mess up.

Consider a repaint for burned paint or a spot that you eat through the clear... hundreds of dollars. It's worth using good quality tools for the job.

A PC isn't THAT expensive - $150 with pads, backing plate, etc.

A quality rotary is about $100-150 more than that with everything.

Personally, I LOVE my Metabo rotary (got it from Coastal Tools).

NFRs2000NYC

IMHO, Metabo is the Rolls Royce of power tools. My friends in construction buy nothing else (they use DeWalt as well, but different tools. Anything that spins is always Metabo)

JDM S2000

I just bought one of them yesterday