Buffers?
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Used a few air buffers and I hate them. Just a tad lighter but not much, takes ALOT of air to run not to mention the hose gets annoying and in the way compared to a cord. When working on docks I just make sure there are no bad spots on my cord and drape the cord (plug area) over my shoulder so it dont fall in the water.
Never used or heard of the Flex. Had a Dewalt and Makita and now got an offbrand off Ebay for $50-60. Variable speed and just as powerfull as the high dollar ones. I can't tell a difference and been using it since 2007-2008. About 30 boats a year minimum and not a problem yet.
Never used or heard of the Flex. Had a Dewalt and Makita and now got an offbrand off Ebay for $50-60. Variable speed and just as powerfull as the high dollar ones. I can't tell a difference and been using it since 2007-2008. About 30 boats a year minimum and not a problem yet.
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I purchased the FLEX dual action buffer this year. Overall, the buffer is built to last, but I am not 100% satisfied with the results. I purchased it with the 105 and 205 Meguir's polish and then a sealent. The boat looks good, but it still does not get the fine little scratches out. I wanted my boat to be like a mirror and have no defects. I think it is the 105 and 205 Meguir's that is the problem. I maybe using the wrong pad. I use the white county pad. Maybe I would get better results with wool. I just don't know. I am starting to think that maybe I should have purchased the regular orbitor rather than the dual action. A little too late now.
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I purchased the FLEX dual action buffer this year. Overall, the buffer is built to last, but I am not 100% satisfied with the results. I purchased it with the 105 and 205 Meguir's polish and then a sealent. The boat looks good, but it still does not get the fine little scratches out. I wanted my boat to be like a mirror and have no defects. I think it is the 105 and 205 Meguir's that is the problem. I maybe using the wrong pad. I use the white county pad. Maybe I would get better results with wool. I just don't know. I am starting to think that maybe I should have purchased the regular orbitor rather than the dual action. A little too late now.
Get a wool pad, variable speed buffer and buy some Aqua Buff 2000 to get all the fine scratches out. Aqua buff is some really nice stuff. Then follow up with a hand wax of your favorite stuff. And make sure when you wash your boat after every trip, your using a soap that dosent strip the wax right back off.