Does anyone use this for buffing their car? Harbor Freight for $39 pretty good deal
08-01-2003, 06:26 AM
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Does anyone use this for buffing their car? Harbor Freight for $39 pretty good deal
<center><img src="http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/47900-47999/47999.gif"></center><p>I need to find a good buffer since after doing the hood of my car my tendinitice showed up, and I really don't know what one is but I was thinking cordless would be nice but how long can it hold a charge? And is Chicago Electric a good brand?
18V CORDLESS POLISHER/BUFFER
Rechargeable NiCad battery lets you detail your car anywhere! No power cords to get in your way. Variable speed for cleaning, polishing, buffing.
Includes four 100% cotton terry cloth bonnets
0-2500 RPM
6'' diameter pad
UL listed 3-5 hour charger
ITEM 47999-0VGA
$39.99<ul><li><a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=47999">http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=47999</a></li></ul>
18V CORDLESS POLISHER/BUFFER
Rechargeable NiCad battery lets you detail your car anywhere! No power cords to get in your way. Variable speed for cleaning, polishing, buffing.
Includes four 100% cotton terry cloth bonnets
0-2500 RPM
6'' diameter pad
UL listed 3-5 hour charger
ITEM 47999-0VGA
$39.99<ul><li><a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=47999">http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=47999</a></li></ul>
08-01-2003, 06:35 AM
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Unless it's a random orbital, I wouldn't touch it...
NiCad batteries...memory effect, heavy, don't last long.
Spend the money on a Porter Cable 7424. $130 buys you the machine and the velcro backing plate from coastaltool. I've yet to hear of ONE bad experience on these forums in over 3 years, regarding this product! It's just become more and more popular among home detailers.
Spend the money on a Porter Cable 7424. $130 buys you the machine and the velcro backing plate from coastaltool. I've yet to hear of ONE bad experience on these forums in over 3 years, regarding this product! It's just become more and more popular among home detailers.
08-01-2003, 06:42 AM
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The pad turns in a circular fashion as well as gyrates
(in a random fashion). If you apply too much pressure with the PC, the circular motion ceases, and the pad just gyrates. This prevents you from burning the paint...making the PC truly idiotproof (unless of course you drop it on your car).
Oh, I just remembered...in 3.5 years, I've never seen a PC7424 up for sale on these forums either.
Oh, I just remembered...in 3.5 years, I've never seen a PC7424 up for sale on these forums either.
08-01-2003, 06:59 AM
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Absolutely right.
For more info click link. Griots has great products and explains alot of detailing myths/facts, but prices are kinda high.<ul><li><a href="http://www.griotsgarage.com/search.jsp?searchtext=random+orbital">Griot's Porter Cable Random Orbital polisher</a></li></ul>
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