George, I decided to buy one too for similar reasons. After some research, I found the Porter Cable 7424 (orbital polisher) to be widely recommended as an excellent, safe, easy and affordable buffer for non-professionals (and allegedly some pros). Lots of info here: http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/detailing/forum.php?postid=1430487&page =1 And some more info at: http://www.properautocare.com/ And I found the best price here ($120): http://www.properautocare.com/ I haven't actually had the opportunity to use the unit, as I bought it just after spending consecutive weekends polishing/waxing the cars by hand (and deciding I didn't want to do that anymore!). But most everything I've heard about it is positive. Granted, it is probably slightly slower than a circular buffer, but it is supposed to be much safer (nearly fool-proof). And for under $200 you could have a complete set-up w/ pads and all. James V 90 Carat
On 3/20/04 9:17, "George Goff" <THX0001@AOL.COM> wrote: > Polishing and waxing a Vanagon is such a thankless task that I never do it. > But, I am going to change my ways. To make the job even bearable, I have > decided to buy a power polishing tool. The last time I had such a thing in my > hands, it was a tool borrowed from a body shop and I recall that it required a > delicate balance between applying enough pressure to get the compound to work > effectively and applying too much pressure resulting in it working too > effectively. The thing seemed to be constantly asking,"Should I burn through > or not?" > > My question: Do the orbital polisher/buffers (WEN for one) work effectively > or should I buy a low speed 7" sander/polisher? > > Thanks, > George |
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