HF buffer?

[jaybee]

Hi folks. Haven't been around much because I've got a new project going. I'm starting up a private fleet for the company I've been working for since moving to Kansas City.  Woof, lotta work in that.

Anyway, I have a birthday coming up. Any thoughts on this buffer? http://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-57-amp-heavy-duty-dual-action-variable-speed-polisher-69924.html

[ragdol]

It spins a little faster than I like, about 1500RPMs.I , personally, like the Makita 9772. I think that number is right.

[40]

I have both of the buffers referenced above and don't have a favorite.The HF buffer is considerably less expensive.Here is a link to a coupon that makes it an even better buy. http://widgets.harborfreight.com/wswidgets/common/displayCoupon.do?week=1416&campaign=c&page=coupon3.html&cust=60400614858&keycode=1034&single=true&main=true&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=1416c&utm_source=1034&cid=mEmail_s1034_c1416c Can't go wrong in my opinion for that money! Going to see you in Des Moines this year??

[jaybee]

Thanks very much for the feedback.

I don't think I'll make it to Des Moines...and I just realized I need to change my home to Kansas City! After working hard to get out of trucking and into the shipper side of business they've chosen me to start a new, private fleet...so that's plenty time consuming. I did maintain my Iowa Speedway tickets but this year those 3 weekends are going to be all I can manage.

[UGLY OLDS]

Too bad we won't see you in Des Moines this year ...
We always look forward to seeing you guys out there ...

As far as the job , you're proving the saying about "taking the man out of the truck, but never taking the truck out of the man".....
 I kinda miss it ... :?

Let us know how the buffer works for you ....  

Bob...

[39deluxe]

I bought that buffer about 9 months ago. I turned it on when I got home to make sure it worked right and put it back in the box. It was on sale in the store plus I also used a 20% super coupon on top of the sale price. It ended up being about half price. I'm planning on doing a mild buff on my GMC now that it's getting warmer.  I have a lot of crap on the paint from where I worked before retiring, It will polish off by hand with some effort so this may be the way to go. I don't want to get on it with my heavy buffer and think I need a little more than my orbital waxer will do.

Sorry I couldn't give a performance report. From the little playing I did with it I think it will work just fine for the hobbyist that only needs one occasionally.

Tom

[UGLY OLDS]

Tom ...Depending on the surface , you may want to use a clay bar & cleaner on your truck before buffing ... I used to scoff at them until I did the paint on my '98 Chev pickup....  

 It made a day & night difference in the shine & smoothness of the paint..
Regular paste wax after that & the truck looks better than new  :!:


Bob...

[river1]

Seconds on the claybar

Later jim

[Beck]

Shucks jaybee,  I was in Des Moines last weekend. I could have left you try it out on my truck. It sure needs it.

I have a 2000 Silverado that I bought new. It hasn't spent a day of it's life in the garage and it shows. I thought about trading it in on a new one last week. It has 94k miles and no rust. The trade offer was "in the teens". So $1300 to $1900. I decided it was still the perfect truck for me.

Now if I could just find the time to polish it.

Keep us posted on the buffers operation please.

[Crosley.In.AZ]

remember the rule for Harbor Freight:  if it has an electrical cord, beware of the tool.

clay bar worked well on my Silverado.  I was suroprised at the gunk it removed from  the  clean truck

[idrivejunk]

I have one of their DrillMaster rotary buffers that has served me as well as any of the other brands for several years of light usage. No experience with any orbitals.

[39deluxe]

Yes, I plan on using a clay bar on it too. That will take off the crud but I'm not sure about the spotting. It looks like acid rain but 3M Microfinishing Compound by hand takes it all off. Just way too much labor for this old guy. I'll start with the clay then go to the buffer if need be.

I have used my 4 1/2 in corded grinder a lot with no problems. Heat gun too.

Tom