What type of buffing machine is better? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Sean_W · 01-31-2010, 06:01 PM

Actually, I'm not really looking for a brand type, but the type of unit you use. Is a store bought buffer made for buffing better, or would you use a standard home power drill with buffer wheel attached to it?

I only ask because of the two buffers I've tried in the past, including the one I bought today, don't seem to have enough power. It never seems like it's actually turning, just a lot of vibrating. And even less if I push down to hard. Is a power drill a much better thing to us when tring to get rid of those pesky minor scratches?

superstockcam · 01-31-2010, 06:19 PM

nonono buffing wheels.

2LTRS · 01-31-2010, 06:46 PM

Adam's has 4" spot buffing pads available Here. They attach to a drill, he has videos on how to use them properly

I usually use the porter cable for my buffing needs, but I haven't tried the spot buffing pads.

GC-Camaro · 01-31-2010, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean_W

Actually, I'm not really looking for a brand type, but the type of unit you use. Is a store bought buffer made for buffing better, or would you use a standard home power drill with buffer wheel attached to it?

I only ask because of the two buffers I've tried in the past, including the one I bought today, don't seem to have enough power. It never seems like it's actually turning, just a lot of vibrating. And even less if I push down to hard. Is a power drill a much better thing to us when tring to get rid of those pesky minor scratches?

I use a Griot's Garage 6" Random Orbital. It works great and doesn't leave marks. Check it out at http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...dom+orbital.do
There are videos to show you how it works.

Don't use a power drill!

Buffnshine · 01-31-2010, 07:24 PM

You do not want to use a drill attachment unless it's just to do your wheels. I would suggest a DA (dual action) such as a Porter Cable or Meguiars G110. This machine is safe to use even for a novice and cannt swirl or burn your paint as a high speed buffer can if you are not trained in it's use

Darth_Emma · 02-02-2010, 12:32 PM

I'm going to get he Porter Cable from adamspolishes.com

scythezo6 · 02-02-2010, 01:30 PM

You need a random orbital. If you can grab the disc where the polisher goes and spin it by hand, you're good. Get a porter cable. I have a little cheapo one I bought from autozone for about $15 a few years ago, works just fine. If you use a drill, I'll kill you and take your camaro to a battered vehicles shelter. Just sayin'.
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rd-camaro · 02-02-2010, 01:44 PM

yeah im also getting a PC buffer from adamspolishes.com along with the polishes of course hhaha

DetailAddict · 02-02-2010, 03:15 PM

if you are just starting, dual action would be the way to go... PC and Flex are good brands to start...

Michael_Js · 02-02-2010, 03:40 PM

My PC works great!

I use it on the wheels too!

baysinger · 02-16-2010, 06:11 AM

NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER use a DRILL. Use a PC

Moose · 02-16-2010, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean_W

Actually, I'm not really looking for a brand type, but the type of unit you use. Is a store bought buffer made for buffing better, or would you use a standard home power drill with buffer wheel attached to it?

I only ask because of the two buffers I've tried in the past, including the one I bought today, don't seem to have enough power. It never seems like it's actually turning, just a lot of vibrating. And even less if I push down to hard. Is a power drill a much better thing to us when tring to get rid of those pesky minor scratches?

Sean,

I'd recommend a random-orbital buffer for polishing.

They're very safe and do a good job.

And, I'd be very careful, ie; "push down hard". There should be no reason to do this. If you use the proper waxes/polishes, they will "do the work" of creating a great finish. IMO, you NEVER should apply much pressure when using any buffer.

Ed

2LTRS · 02-16-2010, 11:53 AM

Wow ya'll are super against spot buffing... Since my last visit here I have purchased the spot buffing pad from Adams.. and USED A DRILL! So long as your experienced with a rotary device as opposed to a R-O, you shouldnt have any issues. There is a chance of "burn" if your running your drill at its full potential and holding it in 1 area. If you concentrate on what your doing, don't "over buff" one area for long periods of time you'll be fine.

I finally got the scratch that has been plaguing me for a month out of my camaro! My PC pads were just too large to fit into the crevice where the little bastard was hiding.

Proper pads+product+experience...

Yes, I still have clear coat on the car

ffrcobra_65 · 02-16-2010, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I'm going to get he Porter Cable from adamspolishes.com

PC DA and you won't have to worry about burning your paint! I spoke to several detail pros and they all hands down, recommended, Porter Cable.

01-31-2010, 06:01 PM	#1
Sean_W Drives: 2010 IOM SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 659	What type of buffing machine is better? Actually, I'm not really looking for a brand type, but the type of unit you use. Is a store bought buffer made for buffing better, or would you use a standard home power drill with buffer wheel attached to it? I only ask because of the two buffers I've tried in the past, including the one I bought today, don't seem to have enough power. It never seems like it's actually turning, just a lot of vibrating. And even less if I push down to hard. Is a power drill a much better thing to us when tring to get rid of those pesky minor scratches? __________________ Sean W 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Metalic & Cyber Grey Stripes My Homepage http://titanic-model.com

01-31-2010, 06:19 PM	#2
superstockcam Member Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Where you vacation...Tahoe Posts: 928	nonono buffing wheels. __________________ .

01-31-2010, 06:46 PM	#3
2LTRS Detailing Connoisseur Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lakewood, ca Posts: 1,131	Adam's has 4" spot buffing pads available Here. They attach to a drill, he has videos on how to use them properly I usually use the porter cable for my buffing needs, but I haven't tried the spot buffing pads. __________________

01-31-2010, 07:24 PM	#5
Buffnshine So Cal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: '10 SS/RS, '06 HHR, '70 El Camino Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 2,589 View My Garage	You do not want to use a drill attachment unless it's just to do your wheels. I would suggest a DA (dual action) such as a Porter Cable or Meguiars G110. This machine is safe to use even for a novice and cannt swirl or burn your paint as a high speed buffer can if you are not trained in it's use __________________ TEAM L99 - So Cal Camaro5 Race Team #27 9/5/09 Purchased #36962 Black 1SS/RS L99 "E-TCKT" Base Dyno 328hp/341tq @BBK meet Mods to Date: Window Tint 5% & 15%, ACC P13W Lighting, Adaptive DRL Harness, Ghost Armor, Lloyds "SS" Mats, Dash Plaque, Flowmaster Outlaw Exhaust, Drake Front Bowtie Delete, Stealth 3457 Chrome/Mirror Signal Bulbs, Grant Revolutions Steering Wheel, PFADT Sport Springs, Sway Bars, End Links, Trailing Arms, 4 Wheel Alignment, Hurst Auto Shifter and Paddle Shifter, Satin Black Rear Tail Light Bezels

02-02-2010, 01:30 PM	#7
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	You need a random orbital. If you can grab the disc where the polisher goes and spin it by hand, you're good. Get a porter cable. I have a little cheapo one I bought from autozone for about $15 a few years ago, works just fine. If you use a drill, I'll kill you and take your camaro to a battered vehicles shelter. Just sayin'. (; __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

02-02-2010, 12:32 PM	#6
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I'm going to get he Porter Cable from adamspolishes.com

02-02-2010, 01:44 PM	#8
rd-camaro Drives: 2010 2LT Blk IOM stripes IO leather Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 568	yeah im also getting a PC buffer from adamspolishes.com along with the polishes of course hhaha

02-02-2010, 03:15 PM	#9
DetailAddict Drives: . Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 461	if you are just starting, dual action would be the way to go... PC and Flex are good brands to start...

02-02-2010, 03:40 PM	#10
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,298 View My Garage	My PC works great! I use it on the wheels too! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

02-16-2010, 06:11 AM	#11
baysinger baysinger Drives: 2010 IOM M6 SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Posts: 76	NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER use a DRILL. Use a PC

02-16-2010, 11:53 AM	#13
2LTRS Detailing Connoisseur Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lakewood, ca Posts: 1,131	Wow ya'll are super against spot buffing... Since my last visit here I have purchased the spot buffing pad from Adams.. and USED A DRILL! So long as your experienced with a rotary device as opposed to a R-O, you shouldnt have any issues. There is a chance of "burn" if your running your drill at its full potential and holding it in 1 area. If you concentrate on what your doing, don't "over buff" one area for long periods of time you'll be fine. I finally got the scratch that has been plaguing me for a month out of my camaro! My PC pads were just too large to fit into the crevice where the little bastard was hiding. Proper pads+product+experience... Yes, I still have clear coat on the car __________________

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