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Originally Posted by Northeast16SS
Can someone recommend a good polisher? I used to detail cars many years ago and the buffer I have is a Black & Decker that is at least 20 years old. It still works but doesn't sound all that good anymore. I'm sure any bearings in it are toast. I would primarily be using it for machine polishing a couple times of year for the family vehicles and occasionally a friends car or whatever. I don't need anything "top of the line" or for commercial use, just something decent. I've never used anything orbital. What's the recommendation? What do I use for pads? I used to always use wool pads. Are these still popular or has foam taken over?
Thanks
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Polisher :
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/griot...l#.VyHaNDArKM8
Or if you want spend more this is a borderline pro machine high end hobby machine that will work 30-50 percent faster :
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/griot...l#.VyHchjArKM8
Change the backing plate down to 5" :
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/buff-...l#.VyHacjArKM8
5.5" thin pads, (2-4) White polishing pads (4-6) orange cutting pads (1) black or red pad if you want to machine wax (1) not a need but a nice plus grey pad for spot fixing bad scratches (also could use wool for spot fixing they cut great) :
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/lake-...ds-5-inch.html
Also 2 forums to check out with a lot info, second one has a guy Mike Phillips that post a lot of how to right ups and videos. he is one the best in the country and now has a show on velocity about detailing.
http://www.autopia.org/
http://www.autogeekonline.net/