Looking for a Polisher.

Win · Sep 7, 2009

Hey guys so i figure it would be a good thing to have and i need to work on my paint since im not going to have money anytime soon to get my car painted properly. I have been looking at Northern b/c there is one right down the road from work my work. What are some things i should be looking for??

SRT Handz · Sep 7, 2009

Since you are new to machine polishing i would recommend a Porter-Cable 7424. You can find them cheap used. I bought mine for $40 off Craigslist and just replaced the power cord.

They have a new Porter-Cable out called the 7424XP..... its more powerful and has better ergonomics. They got for around $100 new...... if you wanna buy brand new, thats the one to get.

Win · Sep 8, 2009

I have a Northern Tools right next to my work.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?R=200392531&storeId=6970&productId=200392531&in_merch=1

I was looking at that because it offers a variable speed between 1000-3000.

SRT Handz · Sep 8, 2009

the link you posted is a rotary....DO NOT GET THAT!!! You will FUBR your paint

Dalamar · Sep 10, 2009

agreed. you want an orbital.

a rotary will cause friction and can burn the paint off if you don't do it right.
The PC is a great starting tool, and you can do paint correction, polish and final with it.

justinschmidt1 · Sep 10, 2009

pc7424 all day

SRT Handz · Sep 10, 2009

justinschmidt1 said:
pc7424 all day

+1 Mine is like 10 years old and still pumping hard.

The powercord on mine got really warn so i replaced mine last week!!!

Win · Sep 14, 2009

Aight time to start shopping for some deals then.

Win · Sep 15, 2009

Which set of pads should i pick up when getting this Porter Cable ??? Also what would be a good set of chemicals/ compounds. I figure all of this should set me back somewhere around 300 to get started and i will pick up stuff as i go along

Dalamar · Sep 15, 2009

Obsessive is a sponsor of our site and will get you a 10% discount off non sale items.
I've bought a bunch of stuff from him, he's a good guy.

Check it out.
he's got some packages listed here:
http://www.obsessivedetail.com/Buffer.html

and his # Justin: (217)304-7294

Obsessive Detail · Sep 25, 2009

Another vote for the Porter Cable polisher. These are currently on sale on my website http://www.obsessivedetail.com/Buffer.html This special will end next Tuesday if anyone is interested. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

Justin