Detailing, buffing equipment?
 

Anyone detail their own boats ? I'm looking for a polisher. What kind to buy ?

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Milwaukee is one of better buffers, not sure on model #'s

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DEWALT makes one that is the same as the Snap On unit. Variable speed at the trigger and on a speed wheel. That is very important when buffing.

The type of pad that you use has to match the compound you are using also and that has to work with the type of paint you have on your boat. Not the hardest thing to do in the word but you do want to be carefull not to create to much heat or take off to much paint as well.

Jon

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I was wondering this also, had bought one of those cheap things and took it right back! What a joke? How much do these recommended units cost?

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I also have a Dewalt. It is a lot better than the cheap Craftsman I had. Bought it at Grainger but I'm sure there are cheaper deals.

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Buy a Makita I have one that has lasted way longer than the arms holding it.
In the over 200 dollar range. I had a hard time finding true Buffers when I bought this one 50 boats ago.

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East Coast:

This is the one that I was talking about. I did a google search and this is the first place that showed up.

http://www.smartshoppersinc.com/dewalt/dewalt.html

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Milwaukee variable speed

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW

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That is the same one I have, except I gave $199 for mine.

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Just got mine 2 days ago.porta cable model 7424 with vaiable speed and random orbit polisher.$140 online.www.woodworker.com have to wait 4 more weeks to use it.just had the paint and clear redone.

Re: Detailing, buffing equipment?
 

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.


Good Luck
Cougarman

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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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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. :rolleyes:

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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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I use a Milwaukee 7" dial contraol buffer and a craftsman 10" oscilating waxer. Steve

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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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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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i have a milwaukee.. but it weighs a ton.. I feel like aaahnold after I buff my 24

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I've been using a porta cable variable speed for about a year, they work great

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Can I come too? I'll bring a couple lawn chairs...

I use a Dewalt variable speed.

LAMO-damn that was funny...

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I have a 7" Makita buffer and a 7" air buffer. I would rather use the air buffer because it is so much lighter. I also use a foam pad for normal polishing.The only thing I use a wool
pad for is compounding.

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Yup schlegel (sp) wool mop with 3M orange heavy duty.. Wool bonnet with 3m finesse it swirl remover white stuff ..then foam pad the fill in glaze and cotton tee shirt it off.. Mothers carnuba the rest of the summer