What wax buffer do you use?

amerturk · 12-06-2004, 04:21 PM

Hey troops, I'm looking at buying a waxing buffer and I am curious which ones you guys prefer. Cory has an awsome page dedicated to this, but the Porter Cable is a little spendy. I did see two types at Home Depot from Ryobi I believe. One was a 8 inch and the other was a 4 inch I believe. Can be had for about 20 - 30 bucks. Has anyone used these before?

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evilcow · 12-06-2004, 04:35 PM

I use a orbital. Got it at wallyworld, had it for years. It was very inexpensive. I have always stayed away from high speed buffers. Too easy to do damage to the paint.

VolcomTacoma · 12-06-2004, 05:45 PM

I just got a Porter Cable and that is what everyone who details prefers for something that's user friendly and gives good results. Plus there are a ton of different pads/backing plates available for it. A high speed buffer can work good too, but you have to know how to use it or your paint can be ruined easily.

Cebby · 12-06-2004, 05:57 PM

I use the Porter Cable Corey Edition. Also known as the Corey Cable. It gives a shine like no other...

03TRDBlack · 12-06-2004, 06:04 PM

Portal Cable random orbital. Awesome investment.

***Corey*** · 12-06-2004, 06:13 PM

I have the signiture model.

This is by far the best orbital to use on your paint, as it can not harm your paint.
http://pnw4runners.com/tando/wax/bos.mpg

Bob_98SR5 · 12-06-2004, 06:27 PM

amerturk,

while i am sure there are other comparable random orbital (important!!!) buffers out there, i'll stick with the tried and true.

regarding porter cable tools in general, ive had nothing but great success (longetivity) with their power tools.

as they say, when you buy quality, you cry only once. when you buy cheap, you cry twice.

bob

Cebby · 12-06-2004, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

I have the signiture model.

I was hoping you'd dust off that chop.

gapguy · 12-07-2004, 01:18 PM

Porter Cable here too..LOVE it. $89 at Lowes.

gwhayduke · 12-12-2004, 06:31 AM

Ford bribed me to test-drive the previous F-150 with the lure of a Bosche Random Orbit Palm Sander. So that's what I use. But the hook and loop fastener always gives up before I'm finished with the truck.

Go with the Porter Cable.

JonnyOzero3 · 12-13-2004, 10:44 PM

Check out this site here - great detailing forum:
http://www.autopia.org/

I have done my truck by hand for the past several years and have been a lurker on the autopia forum for awhile. The Porter Cable 7336 (and its similar variants) are fantastic for all but the most hardcore who use dangerous rotary buffers (only dangerous to normal clutz's like me). I've done a ton of research and I am hoping for a PC 7336 for christmas! Time to remove my Rocky Mountain Pin Striping...hehe...

4x4CPOSEADOG · 12-18-2004, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Porter Cable here too..LOVE it. $89 at Lowes.

Ditto!

Noel

Jason B · 12-20-2004, 06:29 PM

Porter Cable and a lot of wax!

mark_simon · 12-22-2004, 12:42 PM

$79 at loews right now because of 20% off

12-06-2004, 04:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
evilcow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 499	I use a orbital. Got it at wallyworld, had it for years. It was very inexpensive. I have always stayed away from high speed buffers. Too easy to do damage to the paint. __________________ Dave 94' 4x4 Xtracab 22RE 5spd 4ROC NC My Truck's Webpage

12-06-2004, 05:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
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12-06-2004, 06:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
03TRDBlack Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 215	Portal Cable random orbital. Awesome investment. __________________ 2003 Double Cab Tacoma http://community.webshots.com/user/03trdblack

12-06-2004, 06:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	I have the signiture model. This is by far the best orbital to use on your paint, as it can not harm your paint. http://pnw4runners.com/tando/wax/bos.mpg __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

12-07-2004, 01:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
gapguy Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 3,540	Porter Cable here too..LOVE it. $89 at Lowes. __________________ 2008 Mini Cooper

12-06-2004, 05:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
VolcomTacoma Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 411	I just got a Porter Cable and that is what everyone who details prefers for something that's user friendly and gives good results. Plus there are a ton of different pads/backing plates available for it. A high speed buffer can work good too, but you have to know how to use it or your paint can be ruined easily.

12-06-2004, 06:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	amerturk, while i am sure there are other comparable random orbital (important!!!) buffers out there, i'll stick with the tried and true. regarding porter cable tools in general, ive had nothing but great success (longetivity) with their power tools. as they say, when you buy quality, you cry only once. when you buy cheap, you cry twice. bob

12-12-2004, 06:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
gwhayduke Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,576	Ford bribed me to test-drive the previous F-150 with the lure of a Bosche Random Orbit Palm Sander. So that's what I use. But the hook and loop fastener always gives up before I'm finished with the truck. Go with the Porter Cable. __________________ '99 4Runner SR5 4WD, 5-SPEED. Abzug's vehicle for urban expeditions, navigating flash floods and debris flows (try 12-15 inches of rain in one week). It always gets her home. '95 4Runner LIMITED 4WD, 5-SPEED, over a quarter million on the original 3vze & headgaskets. TRD heavy duty clutch, TRD heavy duty flywheel, OME 900 springs and shocks. This old gal has gotten me out into the field, and back for 8 years, never failed to start or gotten stuck.

12-13-2004, 10:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
JonnyOzero3 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Out There Posts: 8	autopia.org Check out this site here - great detailing forum: http://www.autopia.org/ I have done my truck by hand for the past several years and have been a lurker on the autopia forum for awhile. The Porter Cable 7336 (and its similar variants) are fantastic for all but the most hardcore who use dangerous rotary buffers (only dangerous to normal clutz's like me). I've done a ton of research and I am hoping for a PC 7336 for christmas! Time to remove my Rocky Mountain Pin Striping...hehe... __________________ - Jon

12-20-2004, 06:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jason B Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA-PA Posts: 1,912	Porter Cable and a lot of wax! __________________ Jason B 4Runner Limited For Toyota/SUV Accessories, please visit *www.burtmanindustries.com* My 4Runner Website Email: jason@burtmanindustries.com Live Chat/Message Board: http://get.to/jasonforum AOL/AIM: JNB133

12-22-2004, 12:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
mark_simon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 61	$79 at loews right now because of 20% off

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