So im looking to purchase a buffer. Currently im looking at…
Porter Cable Random Orbital Polisher (7427), (which alot of people recommend) &
Dewalt Heavy Duty Variable Speed Buffer (which also alot of people recommend)
Now my whole thing is, can the porter cable do all the stuff that a dewalt can? Since its just marked as a polisher…
My buddy details for the Sewickley car store. He uses the Dewalt variable speed and hasn’t broke in 5 years. I would DEFINITELY want the variable speed.
The Porter Cable is a variable speed as well.
From what I’ve gathered, the PC is a little better if youo’re just starting to detail as it’s more fool proof… It’s really easy to burn paint with a rotary (the DeWalt) becuase ti just spins, the PC spins but also rotates.
However the PC isn’t quite as abrasive, so tougher paint defects may need the DeWalt.
Rotary Buffers (the DeWalt) always take more practice and skill before taking them to the paint of a vehicle. Given, they will always do a great job if you know how to use them, and use the proper pad/polish combos. I don’t have one based solely on the fact that I’m afraid of damaging the paint, because I don’t have much practice. You’d be suprised on a defined edge how fast one can burn the paint. Not trying to turn you off to them, they are great machines, but you have to know how to use one before you take it to the paint.
I am a fan of the PC (I have a Porter Cable 7336), because it’s pretty much impossible to burn the paint, but it can also do the work of a rotary with an aggressive enough pad/polish combination. I think it’s a better all around tool if you don’t have the time to get really good at using a rotary. For pads, I recommend Edge Pads (www.edgepads.com) because they have an adapter for the 7424/7427/7336 polishers and pads that are double-sided, snap on, and are automatically centered.
Dewalt is the only buffer i use, don’t buy anything else or you will regret it, and please o please if this is the first time you have buffed a car try it on someone elses first so you diont fuck anything up on yours
X2.
the top one -porter cable- is great
it waxes it buffs
it slices it dices
own 2 of them
how ass backwards is that…fuck up someone elses car?
I would look at the UDM, or Ultimate Detailing Machine
it is an improved porter cable design,
here is some info from autopia
http://autopia.org/forum/ultimate-detailing-machine/88388-ultimate-detailing-machine-project.html
x2! … I love the UDM … Check out www.autogeek.net … This is where I get 95% of my supplies
it wasnt ass backwards…its sleeper…
good places to go…just an fyi
Auto Paint & Equipment Inc
200 East Lincoln Avenue, Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 926-4455
West Penn Laco Inc
331 Ohio Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 821-3608
For buying products or getting work done? …
buying products.
we have another company that beats AP&E prices and get more quantity…but I cant find the contact info. Ill have to get it when I get to work,
If you go to AP&E ask for Frank
hmm … What kind of products … Ie: Namebrands?
i got a ingersaul n rand err what ever its called same as the dewalt i leave it on low to med speed speed. Also i got 3m pads n backing plate. 3 m products but im probably going to get some more high end stuff. Greg in the National turned me on to what he has products wise and im really happen with them. Im going to do the cadillac when the weather gets warmer. Ive done 2 white cars, 1 silver, 1 fire engine red, 1 brozemist metallic ,and 1 dark purple So im ready for a dark color.
i have a porter cable. but i haven’t seen it cause kurt is using it for his air brushing lol
Thanks man