Electric car polisher - best on the market?
Thanks,
Pete
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i have an electric polisher , cost me about 80 quid . the make is called , sealy , very reliable too
. . . we use a Bulgarian guy who comes round once a month but not sure about the electric part, 'cos he's so quick we call him "Lightning" - but that's just a joke . . .
this is the most debated question in the automotive detailing field. Air polisher with reduction gears and air regulator stays cool when running and really over works a 5hp compressor. I have had the Cadillac Orbital Waxer from Porter Cable Don't set it down when you go to lunch it will be gone, Mikata blue two speed 3,500/ 1,700 Buffer grinder Black and Decker, Sears silver and black one and two speed. But you know for cheapness my current buffer . Chicago Electric 7" polisher sander Item # 41213, 6 amp 2,800/3,300 rpm and cost only forty dollars and can be found on sale for $29.00 Smaller and lighter than sears I spin full size double sided bonnets with threads in the center and stack six flat washers between the shaft and bonnet. I noticed on the tool truck 3M makes a shaft extension I might try I kinda like the bonnet close to the tool for control. Do you have a " Harbor Freight Store " I have used this current polisher 08/26/2000 to present. So I think it could stand up to heavy duty daily use. I just prep my car for car shows and occasionally color sand and take to lusture show car paint
Go with a Porter Cable Random Orbital Polisher, either the 7336 or 7424 model which is about 100 bucks. If you want to step it up a bit though, the next up would be a Cyclo. A random orbital polisher will be able to remove minor scratches and most swirls and holograms.
As a beginner tip, stay away from circular/rotary polishers like the above mentions Chicago Electric. It's true that they are a true professional's choice and will remove more cosmetic defects, but unless used properly, it's much easier to instill swirls or even worse, burn away your clear coat.
Another plus for the PC or any other random orbital is that the learning curve is relatively easy and the learning process won't risk your paint or clear coat. Besides, most people don't need to bust out the rotary too often.
porta cable craftsman, stanley, any of these will do what you want.
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