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Re: random-orbital buffers
Posted by Bret (more from Bret) on Mon, 2 Jun 2003 15:25:48
In Reply to: random-orbital buffers, ThaddeusV, Mon, 2 Jun 2003 13:13:21
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No, the $50-100 buffers will not do as good a job as the Porter Cable. Not enough speed, torque, and no flexibility of buffer pads which play a big part in getting the best results.
The large buffers are best at applying cleaner waxes and the like. I used one for many years, still have it, but since I bought the PC there's no comparison.
With random orbital buffers, RPM's (OPM's to be specific) are not an issue to worry about. There is not enough speed to generate paint damaging heat.
As for brands, look for Chamberlain, Waxmaster, Waxcoa, and the best one I know of, GEM. A nice GEM buffer will be $200-300 new but I'm sure there are used ones out there.
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Posts in this Thread:
- random-orbital buffers, ThaddeusV, Mon, 2 Jun 2003 13:13:21
- Porter Cable 7424, Another Mike, Tue, 3 Jun 2003 12:42:03
- Err, Aonther Mike, Tue, 3 Jun 2003 12:43:35
- Re: random-orbital buffers, Dan W, Mon, 2 Jun 2003 18:06:59
- Re: random-orbital buffers, Bret, Mon, 2 Jun 2003 15:25:48 <-- Viewing This Message
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