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Apr 17, 2007 | 03:38 AM

vafinest25

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I want a polisher to wax my car but I have a power drill and saw this

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what do you guys think about this

Apr 17, 2007 | 04:06 AM

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Unless it's orbital, I'd run away from that as fast as you can...

Apr 20, 2007 | 07:07 PM

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thant little thing will take you hours VA, Im thinkin of getting the porter.

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Apr 21, 2007 | 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by vafinest25' post='414685' date='Apr 17 2007, 07:38 AM

I want a polisher to wax my car but I have a power drill and saw this
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what do you guys think about this

Go to griotsgarage.com They've got everything you need, including a downloadable detailing manual. I have a 6" random orbital (Porter Cable makes it) as well as a 3" pneumatic. It's all good stuff and you won't screw up your paint. Rudy is spot on - you MUST use a random orbital or your cause swirl marks or possibly burn the paint due to heat build up.

Apr 23, 2007 | 08:28 AM

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That rotary drill will damage your paintwork faster than you say "holy shit!"

May 27, 2007 | 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by russo' post='416851' date='Apr 23 2007, 09:28 AM

That rotary drill will damage your paintwork faster than you say "holy shit!"

LoL...he is correct...that picture represents plastic/glass polishing. Don't have to worry about burn in on the headlights. Rotary is best used by professionals when trying to correct paint and/or remove oxidation. A D/A or dual action like the Porter Cable mentioned is better as it rotates as well as oscillates making it harder especially for a beginner to burn paint.

May 27, 2007 | 07:50 AM

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Do not go rotary unless you are a professional detailer. You have to get a Random Orbital to start. I went with Griot's and it's great. I got the red pads for wax from Griots and the white, polishing pads from Autotopia.

Zaino Z5 Pro for Red Wax Pads.

Zaino All-in-One or Z-PC for the White Polish Pads.