Question concerning a paint buffer/polisher

Fret1255 · Post by **Fret1255** » November 15th, 2007, 1:03 am

Recently i was given a 10inch Orbital Coleman Waxer/polisher. Its rated at almost 2600PRM i believe. I was told that really you would want a good variable speed buffer and use it only at about 900-1600RPM when in use for a gentle buff. My question is this something i (a rookie detailer) should attempt to use on my car?

Bbasso · Post by **Bbasso** » November 15th, 2007, 3:35 am

porter cable 7424, and any of the better quality foam pads and you can't go wrong.

Just use your head and you should be fine and happy with the results.

DO NOT over pay on the porter cable 7424, I got mine at Lowes for $47.60 Pads on the other hand can run from $5 and up, don't use cheaps- better ones get better results. I have the Sonus SFX Pads.

Since your new at using a buffer, stick to the orbital machines for a while.
High speed buffers can destroy a paint job in seconds.

Fret1255 · Post by **Fret1255** » November 15th, 2007, 4:13 am

well with that buffer what speed/RPM do you usually run at?

Bbasso · Post by **Bbasso** » November 15th, 2007, 4:18 am

It doesn't have rpms it has 1-6, I vary it a lot depending on many things.
I would say just about half of it's range is fine for most surfaces.

Fret1255 · Post by **Fret1255** » November 15th, 2007, 4:36 am

wait i just checked that buffer you have out and how the hell did you get it for less than 50 smackers?! Everywhere i check is like 150 or so