What wax buffer do you use?
Dec 6, 2004 | 03:21 PM
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What wax buffer do you use?
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? 
Dec 6, 2004 | 03:35 PM
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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.
Dec 6, 2004 | 04:45 PM
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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.
Dec 6, 2004 | 04:57 PM
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I use the Porter Cable Corey Edition. Also known as the Corey Cable. It gives a shine like no other...
Dec 6, 2004 | 05:04 PM
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Portal Cable random orbital. Awesome investment.
Dec 6, 2004 | 05:13 PM
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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
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
Dec 6, 2004 | 05:27 PM
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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
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
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Dec 6, 2004 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Corey
I have the signiture model.
I was hoping you'd dust off that chop. 
Dec 7, 2004 | 12:18 PM
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Porter Cable here too..LOVE it. $89 at Lowes.
Dec 12, 2004 | 05:31 AM
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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.
Go with the Porter Cable.
Dec 13, 2004 | 09:44 PM
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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...
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...
Dec 18, 2004 | 12:34 PM
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Porter Cable here too..LOVE it. $89 at Lowes.
Noel
Dec 20, 2004 | 05:29 PM
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Porter Cable and a lot of wax! 
Dec 22, 2004 | 11:42 AM
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$79 at loews right now because of 20% off
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