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04-04-2020, 11:18 AM
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| Good Polisher/Buffer
Hey guys, I am looking for a good polisher/buffer. My old orbital finally died.
I have reading up on the Torque polishers but so many options.
Any recommendations would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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04-08-2020, 12:21 AM
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I'm using one of those harbor freight/ eBay 6" da polishers right now. It's the first time using a machine to polish for me. I did a bit of research on YouTube and they work fine for beginner's. I've so far polished two cars with it and I have no complaints. Should be good enough for the hobbiest who does it maybe once or twice a year without breaking the bank. I did pay extra for some decent quality lake country pads though.
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04-08-2020, 11:07 AM
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I don't think that you can go wrong with the porter cable 7424. It's pretty well regarded everywhere I read, I bought one about 3 years ago and no complaints.
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04-08-2020, 01:17 PM
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I've been happy with my Griots. Super simple and straight forward to use for a hobbyist.
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04-08-2020, 05:34 PM
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Thank you guys
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04-08-2020, 08:18 PM
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I used a Porter Cable 7424 bi-annually for about seven years until it died. Picked up a Griot's but haven't used it yet.
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04-13-2020, 08:05 AM
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I got the Porter Cable 7424 as well. Good solid unit.
FWIW, I'm not using it anymore and it's has maybe 20 hours of use on it - if you're interested in buying it DM me.
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04-15-2020, 07:12 PM
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+1 on Porter Cable 7424. Good all around unit. Had mine for over a long time and it is still going strong.
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04-24-2020, 03:08 AM
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No complaints with my Simonize - Canadian Tire
I have two of them, one that's good for beginners (random/orbital 8" polisher) and one that's a more intense like a porter cable.
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04-24-2020, 11:03 AM
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Bought Simioniz DA polisher from Canadian tire. died after 1hr of use. Returned right away.
Decided to get a Griot G9, way lighter and doesn't vibrate as much as the Simionz. Great ergo as well. Did 2 cars, no issues.
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04-24-2020, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Ducdesmo  Bought Simioniz DA polisher from Canadian tire. died after 1hr of use. Returned right away.
Decided to get a Griot G9, way lighter and doesn't vibrate as much as the Simionz. Great ergo as well. Did 2 cars, no issues. | Been using mine for a little over 7 years now. https://www.chemicalguys.com/torqx-r...t/BUF503X.html
The above link seems to be a good deal. I personally would prefer a cordless unit.
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04-24-2020, 11:53 AM
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#12 | | Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
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Originally Posted by parm104 | That is in USD, and add customs and duties since it ships from LA.
The same kit is $207 on Amazon.ca Reading up on it, not sure if I should go for the 10FX, but I think the only difference is the digital speed setting.
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