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Old 03-23-2005 | 05:10 PM
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Maybe send Nykamp a P.M.


Lot of guys are really really happy with his work.
He will travel etc. who know's maybe he might give
ya some tips.

He's done WickedWon, Broken Arrow etc. to name a few.


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Old 03-23-2005 | 05:14 PM
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I got a few of them. I'll let you borrow one if i can sit and watch you bust you A$$ while i tie a load on. I promise i won't throw more than 12 empty beer cans at ya.
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Old 03-23-2005 | 05:39 PM
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Bought mine from AutoZone. HD stuff. Steel gear housing, varible speed, 12 amp. Standard shaft thread too, not like the odd ball plastic buffer that Sears sells.
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Old 03-23-2005 | 06:38 PM
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get the lightest one you can find, your arms will thanks you. a buffer should turn no more than 1750 rpm for buffing and use an orbital polisher for waxing, advance/discount auto parts has an orbital polisher for 19.95 @ the fla. stores i picked one up yesterday for waxing my cig.
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Old 03-23-2005 | 07:10 PM
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http://www.professionalcarcare.com/x...p-1-c-277.html
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Old 03-24-2005 | 04:48 AM
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I use a Milwaukee 7" dial contraol buffer and a craftsman 10" oscilating waxer. Steve
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Old 03-24-2005 | 06:30 AM
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Dewalt 849 works well for me 1000-3000 RPM's you can find it from $149-$180 weight is 8.25 lbs if you are only going to use it for your boat it will last a long time.
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Old 03-24-2005 | 08:17 PM
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I'm assuming you're looking for a polisher not a buffer.

The best one is a dual-orbital by the brand name of Cyclo. It's a piece of artwork- pricey but worth every penny.

Meguiars makes a polisher that's not to bad price wise, but you get what you pay for.

A buffer is OK for taking off chalk but way too fast for final finish on a premium paint job.
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Old 03-24-2005 | 08:19 PM
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i have a milwaukee.. but it weighs a ton.. I feel like aaahnold after I buff my 24
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Old 03-24-2005 | 08:23 PM
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I've been using a porta cable variable speed for about a year, they work great
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