Okay I ran few searches and didn't find much. My car needs a good buff job, but it will cost me about $200 to have someone else do it. For that kind of money I'd rather get a buffer and do it myself. Don't worry, I'll practice on my mom's van or something first...





So my question is: what would be a good rotary buffer brand, and where can I get a good deal?



I found a Makita on e-bay for about $150. Go for it?

Thanks a lot.


Scott

we have a makita at my work. Its pretty nice, lightweight, smooth operation.

If your using A Makita then its a rotary buffer. If your not experienced, then i wouldnt dare touch a rotary. Youll burn threw the paint like nothing. I would practice on a complete **** box that atleast has paint, b4 you touch your car. goodluck

Well like I said, I'd practice on my mom's van first. She's got a messed up hood I could toy with.

Thats a Good thing then Keep Practicing tho, theres guys who detail cars and still afraid to use Rotary buffers. I have a Makita in my garage. I havent used it yet tho.

one thing to remember is not to put too much pressure on it. If you go over it really lightly, you might not do the best job...but its better than burning it. Also, make sure you know which compounds you are using and which are appropriate....glaze, 1500 etc.

so if rotarys are easy to misuse, what is the normal kind of buffer to get? I have a porter cable random orbital sander. could i use that to buff out a car?

You can deffinitely use a PC Random Orbit buffer.. in fact, thats what alot of professionals use.

http://store.yahoo.com/autopia/inf-pc7424.html

thanks, and awesome link!

sorry, but i have to laff at that...wahahhhaha

PC is a great tool for starters. It will take more time and work then a rotary though. If you a rotary is used correctly then a PC is nothing compare to a Rotary then