Battery powered rotary buffer

[Anonincog]

I live in a building that has a parking structure, but no electrical outlets. So I was wondering if there are any good, yet affordable, battery powered rotary buffers.

[Murr1525]

Re: Battery powered rotary buffer

The problem is generating the torque to actualy have enough power to remove defects, and then having batteries last long enough to be usefull. There are some battery powered polishers, Meguairs even had one a couple years ago, but they are ok for spreading and maybe removing wax at best.

You would get better defect removal with your hands.

[Anonincog]

Re: Battery powered rotary buffer

Ok. Better see if I can set aside a full day and work with a couple of tubes of ScratchX :P

[Vormund]

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Well if you are just using it to wax your car (such as ColorX) it should be sufficient.

[Murr1525]

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Yes, depends what your goals are.. sounds like you have some serious work to do though?

[Daniel Kinder]

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I live in a building that has a parking structure, but no electrical outlets. So I was wondering if there are any good, yet affordable, battery powered rotary buffers.

hi anonincog , i've seen cordless 10'' orbital buffers at wal mart - don't know how long they last or if they are any good , but you could give it a try in your situation. also since they don't have any real cleaning power behind them because of being battery powered you could go to a auto parts store and get a 10'' faom bonnets.if you go this route get deep crystal step 1 to use with the foam bonnet (seen the foam bonnets at some auto zones)and use the terry for putting on deep crystal step 2 polish , and the micro-fiber bonnets for applying nxt tec wax. and again don't know about the lasting of the battery, but thats your best bet unless you go get a power inveter.

[Anonincog]

Re: Battery powered rotary buffer

Thanks everyone.
I'm hoping to clean up some swirls and water spot stains that have built up over the past few years.

[Murr1525]

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Sounds like a job for ScratchX. I wouldnt plan ot do it all in one day though... Do a panel or two a day, and your arms will thank you. Get a few very well worked in applications of ScratchX on the panels, then polish and wax them, and rest until the next day...

What it Means to Remove a Scratch

How To Remove Swirls By Hand

How to remove a defect by hand with ScratchX

[J. A. Michaels]

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Heres a couple of ideas that may help you. First of all is there any way you could rent a mini storage. They usually have electric and you would be working in the shade. #2 How about a friend or relative, maybe use thier carport or garage, when done to thank them pop for pizza. Just a few ideas, hope they help.

[Mike Phillips]

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I live in a building that has a parking structure, but no electrical outlets. So I was wondering if there are any good, yet affordable, battery powered rotary buffers.

Since you're in Hawaii, if you arrange for our plane ticket, we'd be happy to come over and help you apply ScratchX or anything for that matter. Maybe a shady spot under a palm tree down by the beach?

[Anonincog]

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Sounds like good ideas. If I can't find a friend who will let me use their garage, I can make this a two month project or something.

[HagFan]

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According to this you may be able to run the PC off your car battery. Not sure how long the battery would last or how you might keep it charged...

BASIC FEATURES & OPERATION
The PC 7424 has a powerful motor for its size, yet it pulls a scant 3.7 amps at 110 volts. If you don’t have a garage, you can run the PC 7424 off of your car battery using a 750+ watt power inverter. The tool uses a standard 5/16-24 spindle, so a lot of different attachments will fit.

[J. A. Michaels]

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Since you're in Hawaii, if you arrange for our plane ticket, we'd be happy to come over and help you apply ScratchX or anything for that matter. Maybe a shady spot under a palm tree down by the beach?

Mike, I'll volunteer to go with you. What a learning experiance it would be.lol

[Anonincog]

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The PC 7424 and an inverter, sounds like an idea to work with.
Has anyone else tried this? I have a corolla, so it doesn't exactly have a huge battery, so am I looking at any huge risks?