Orbital Buffer worth it?

Wakeboarder11 · 07-10-2007, 05:19 AM

I can pick one of these guys for aobut 25 bucks on the net. You guys think its worth it to have one when i wax my car?

DNieves · 07-10-2007, 05:35 AM

I bought one years ago, they're great but you have to keep in mind: have tons of spare application and buffing pads -as you get the hang of it you won't need as many as you learn to not use too much wax and KEEP MOVING don't stay in one spot too long or you'll ruin the paint.

distrbd · 07-10-2007, 06:31 AM

If you believe in buying the right stuff and buying it once,I wouldn't recommend the cheap $25 ones.
The proper buffing/waxing machine is Porter-Cable 7424 which with all the extras will cost around $200.
I have one of those cheap ones and it is only good for buffing,not for removing swirls ,or scratches.
IMHO the cheap ones are a waste of money.

**Yodums** · 07-10-2007, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by distrbd

If you believe in buying the right stuff and buying it once,I wouldn't recommend the cheap $25 ones.
The proper buffing/waxing machine is Porter-Cable 7424 which with all the extras will cost around $200.
I have one of those cheap ones and it is only good for buffing,not for removing swirls ,or scratches.
IMHO the cheap ones are a waste of money.

I wouldn't go cheap on these things. They could end up costing you big bucks if you burn the paint. I've heard good things about the Porter-Cable as well.

NIGHTHAWKSI · 07-10-2007, 08:24 AM

i have the porter cable...very easy to use with great results.

kenchan · 07-10-2007, 02:35 PM

orbital (direct drives) can damage paint if you dont know how to use it.

you want to get random orbitals for detailing.

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07-10-2007, 05:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
DNieves Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,229 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I bought one years ago, they're great but you have to keep in mind: have tons of spare application and buffing pads -as you get the hang of it you won't need as many as you learn to not use too much wax and KEEP MOVING don't stay in one spot too long or you'll ruin the paint.

07-10-2007, 06:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
distrbd Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto ,Canada Posts: 275 ken iTrader: 0 / 0%	If you believe in buying the right stuff and buying it once,I wouldn't recommend the cheap $25 ones. The proper buffing/waxing machine is Porter-Cable 7424 which with all the extras will cost around $200. I have one of those cheap ones and it is only good for buffing,not for removing swirls ,or scratches. IMHO the cheap ones are a waste of money.

07-10-2007, 08:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
NIGHTHAWKSI Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: long island Age: 22 Posts: 13,689 Ian iTrader: 13 / 100%	i have the porter cable...very easy to use with great results.

07-10-2007, 02:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,425 iTrader: 1 / 100%	orbital (direct drives) can damage paint if you dont know how to use it. you want to get random orbitals for detailing.