for those that polish/wax with a buffer...
10-May-2002, 03:50 PM
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for those that polish/wax with a buffer...
I wanna pick up a buffer, cuz I'm sick of using my hands to polish and wax my car. I was wondering which one you guys are using and if you're satisfied with it, or would you recommend a different one.
10-May-2002, 04:27 PM
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not sure if you already know this but there are two types of buffers: rotary and orbital (random orbital) buffers.
the rotary type is used by professionals and it spins very fast in one direction. these do a better job but you really need to know what you're doing with it otherwise you'll "burn" your paint.
orbital buffers are easier to use because they spin much slower and they dont spin in a circle. they kind of spin with a wobbly motion. this is the type you should probably get because it's a lot more difficult to ruin your paint with these as long as you keep it moving.
as for actual models or places you should buy them, i'm not sure about that one. i've never purchased one before so someone else will have to answer that for you
the rotary type is used by professionals and it spins very fast in one direction. these do a better job but you really need to know what you're doing with it otherwise you'll "burn" your paint.
orbital buffers are easier to use because they spin much slower and they dont spin in a circle. they kind of spin with a wobbly motion. this is the type you should probably get because it's a lot more difficult to ruin your paint with these as long as you keep it moving.
as for actual models or places you should buy them, i'm not sure about that one. i've never purchased one before so someone else will have to answer that for you
I've got one it works nice. 
10-May-2002, 08:35 PM
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I have a orbial buffer I got from crappy tire. I forget the brand, but it's 10". I find it works best when you apply the wax manually, then buff off most of the wax with a terrycloth towel, then use the buffer with a lambs wool bonnet to polish off the rest. Otherwise you'll be going through bonnets like there's no tomorrow. They are like $8 a bonnet and they claim to be washable...but when I wash mine it becomes all lumpy and no longer fluffy.
23-May-2002, 08:25 PM
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Originally posted by jaysi
I have a orbial buffer I got from crappy tire. I forget the brand, but it's 10". I find it works best when you apply the wax manually, then buff off most of the wax with a terrycloth towel, then use the buffer with a lambs wool bonnet to polish off the rest. Otherwise you'll be going through bonnets like there's no tomorrow. They are like $8 a bonnet and they claim to be washable...but when I wash mine it becomes all lumpy and no longer fluffy.
I have a orbial buffer I got from crappy tire. I forget the brand, but it's 10". I find it works best when you apply the wax manually, then buff off most of the wax with a terrycloth towel, then use the buffer with a lambs wool bonnet to polish off the rest. Otherwise you'll be going through bonnets like there's no tomorrow. They are like $8 a bonnet and they claim to be washable...but when I wash mine it becomes all lumpy and no longer fluffy.
I think that if you wash it in the washing machine, you aren't supposed to use fabric softner coz it causes a build-up of something in the fabric... maybe that's what's causing your lumpy bonnet?? I dunno, just a suggestion.
24-May-2002, 12:11 PM
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Buy the best one that you can afford........KEEP THE BILL!!!
If it breaks down on you, and it is still under waranty, bring it back, and get a new one.....if the new one breaks down again, bring it back, and this time try a different brand.
Buy it a Wall Mart or Crapy Tire.......Less of a hassel when you do have to return it. (and they have more than a couple to choose from).:working:
If it breaks down on you, and it is still under waranty, bring it back, and get a new one.....if the new one breaks down again, bring it back, and this time try a different brand.
Buy it a Wall Mart or Crapy Tire.......Less of a hassel when you do have to return it. (and they have more than a couple to choose from).:working:
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