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08-22-2003, 09:22 AM
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Viper Owner
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: N.E. Ohio, US
Posts: 532
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orbital buffer
Anyone know who makes a good cordless orbital buffer? I looked at one at Harbor Freight, but it looked like it would be hard to handle.
I want a cordless because of my three vehicles and my boat, and I don't want to deal with a cord. Any suggestions? |
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08-22-2003, 09:38 AM
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VCA Member
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Southern Kalifornia
Posts: 2,505
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Re: orbital buffer
The problem with cordless is power...Cordless buffers are only good for applying waxes/polishes...
I use a WEN 4" Cordless Random Orbital to apply waxes/polishes on the Viper and Durango...I have about three spare batteries...on battery lasts about an hour... www.topoftheline.com is where I got mine... |
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08-22-2003, 12:56 PM
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NorCal VCA Member
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SUNNYVALE,CALIF.
Posts: 339
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Re: orbital buffer
Tim,
I bought the Griot's garage Porter-Cable random orbital buffer, with all the extra fixin's, and it was a useless pice of s__t. I tried on my nice truck first before using it on the Viper, and it would not even have the power to get the wax off. I think Gerald is right. Unless you buy some professional industrial model, and practice on a beater car, stay away from them . They will cause more harm than good, unless used by experienced hands. I love the Griot's ad, that says you can lean on his Ferrari, without any damage to the paint, ;-) that is because it stalls out, and won't even turn ;-) I sold it on E-bay for half what I paid for it after using it all of 10 minutes. |
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08-22-2003, 02:07 PM
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VCA Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Posts: 2,454
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Re: orbital buffer
Hmmm...
Maybe this will help.... Orbital Buffer - Can not damage paint. Does not generate enough heat - this is the purpose behind an orbital motion - it does not sit in the same spot. Can be useful for minor swirl removal and polishing. And yes, the Porter-Cable is considered the best. If that isn't good enough, no orbital will be... Rotary Buffer - This is what most of the Pro's use... Spins in a circular motion. Very high powered, and uses heat to remove swirls, oxidation, scratches, etc... How agressive you are depends on the cutting power of the compound, and the cutting power of the buffing pad selected. You can severly screw up/ruin your paint job if you don't know what you are doing. Not rocket science, but really need a Pro to teach you the ropes before attempting. Popular models are Dewalt, Makita, and Milwaukee. Need more information? Go to: www.autopia.org/forums/index.php |
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08-22-2003, 08:15 PM
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Viper Owner
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: N.E. Ohio, US
Posts: 532
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Re: orbital buffer
Thanks for the info guys. I mostly want it for my boat to apply wax, and may use it on my vehicles also. I have always applied a paint cleaner, then polish, then Pinnacle wax by hand on all my vehicles, but it is very time consuming. This is why I want the orbital buffer, to take out minor swirls and scratch marks in the clear coat, and reduce the application and removal time. I want something slow speed such as onerareviper suggested so as I do not damage the clear coat/paint.
Thanks Dennis, I will stay away from Porter-cable and just may have to deal with the cord. |
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08-22-2003, 09:22 PM
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VCA Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Posts: 2,454
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Re: orbital buffer
Tim,
Go to Autopia and post the same question. To be honest, this site sucks for detailing information. Now if your looking for HP/Torque tips, your in the right spot.... Later |
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08-22-2003, 11:01 PM
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VCA President VA/MD/DE
Eastern Zone Director At Large   
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Severna Park, Maryland
Posts: 4,797
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Re: orbital buffer
WARNING,WARNING,INCOMING! Can you imagine the Corvette forum boys reading this? RWHP, RWHP, we don't care about no stinking shine on the dammm car!
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