Anyone try one of these new Hercules buffers yet ? Good reviews so far . Buffer, battery and charger run about $250 with tax when not on sale ... Seems perfect for polishing non commercially , good battery run time and fairly light weight . For heavy duty polishing I still use my 40 year old DeWalt rotary .
HERCULES brushless cordless buffer
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When I researched Car Polishers a few years ago, the one that kept coming up as recommended was this one. I believe it has a good warranty as well (lifetime defects).
www.griotsgarage.com
We did a 3 stage paint correction last year and it was awesome to use. No regrets or issues and it took out all the factory swirls and any scuffs we had put on it camping and through brush etc.
I feel corded is the way to go, for consistant power.
G9 Random Orbital Polisher
Get a perfect finish with the G9 Random Orbital Polisher. Powerful 1,000-watt motor & patent-pending counterbalance for efficient defect removal.
www.griotsgarage.com
We did a 3 stage paint correction last year and it was awesome to use. No regrets or issues and it took out all the factory swirls and any scuffs we had put on it camping and through brush etc.
I feel corded is the way to go, for consistant power.
I have a few Hercules corded tools and have been happy with them. I got a corded Bauer Short-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher/Sander to refinish some cultured marble. I have not tried using it on any vehicle paint yet, but the reviews were generally positive, and it was relatively cheap, so I bought it for that initial polishing task.
My guess is that you will be happy with that tool, but sanding and polishing require a lot of power, so this is one tool category to consider sticking with a corded version. Or keep a few high capacity (high amperage) batteries ready to go to complete the polishing job.
My guess is that you will be happy with that tool, but sanding and polishing require a lot of power, so this is one tool category to consider sticking with a corded version. Or keep a few high capacity (high amperage) batteries ready to go to complete the polishing job.
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Nice work !!... this Griot corded buffer is highly rated , a good buy .When I researched Car Polishers a few years ago, the one that kept coming up as recommended was this one. I believe it has a good warranty as well (lifetime defects).
G9 Random Orbital Polisher
Get a perfect finish with the G9 Random Orbital Polisher. Powerful 1,000-watt motor & patent-pending counterbalance for efficient defect removal.
We did a 3 stage paint correction last year and it was awesome to use. No regrets or issues and it took out all the factory swirls and any scuffs we had put on it camping and through brush etc.
I feel corded is the way to go, for consistant power.
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True ... my corded DeWalt rotary has plenty of power , I just want to get a second buffer that is cordless but not pay too much .
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It certainly is possible . I was a detailer 1965-1966 ... We only had DeWalt rotary buffers and wool bonnets . The key to a swirl free non burn through finish is LOW RPMs , clean bonnet and constant lubrication . A quick spritz of water will do but today there are several nice lubricants on the market and WAY more products than we had in the 60s . Top of the line wax-polish job in those days was called the " Blue Coral Treatment " , really great stuff but nothing like what we have today .
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