Rotary Buffer?

[Black Diamond]

Now that I have my DA buffer, I am looking for a good quality Rotary to work on an old car with Major paint problems. HEAVY oxidation and alot of macro marring. Any suggestions out there???

TIA

Gary

[Boss_429]

Personally, I prefer the Milwaukee 5460. However, like the Dewalt 849, it is a heavy unit. I lot of people like the Makita 9227. All of them are excellent tools.

More importantly, if possible, have someone who knows how to use a rotary give you some lessons, and/or spend some time practicing on a vehcile where a few mistakes won't be a concern.

[Mike Phillips]

Any quality brand rotary will do, I'm partial to my Makita, (my original one), but any good rotary will get the job done. You'll find the more you use it, the more you'll become comfortable with it.

I've read about the Vector rotary buffer, a low cost unit that supposed to perform well for the money. If this is just a once in a while thing, you might look into this brand/model.

I have a new Black & Decker, (now DeWalt), but i really like my Makita.

Mike

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

I have 3 rotaries: 2 Makitas and 1 DeWalt, and I like them all. I do prefer the Makita overall.

The key is buy one with enough power, and a variable speed, Then practice, practice and more practice! Rotaries are VERY different than a PC! But, you will soon LOVE it!!!

Tim

[Black Diamond]

Thank you for your input. I will look into the Vector.
Any other Pros or Cons?

[tguil]

I went with a Makita 9227 after "shopping" for a year. I haven't had a chance (broken ankle) or the courage (just plain chicken) to use it yet. I went with Tim's and Mike's advise.

From a lot of bad experiences I have learned to buy the best product that I can afford. Otherwise I am never completely satisfied.

I have to admit that my wife questioned the credit card charge, but heck she's done that before. No big deal.

Tom

[scrub]

Black Diamond

I will get the Makita one day... Not very soon though maybe next year. I looking for a package deal with product, buffer and bag.


tguil

How's the ankle doing??

[Jimmy Buffit]

Harbor Freight sells a Chicago Electric rotary for 49.95 (frequently on sale for $24.99!) I've had the unit for 18 months, no problems. It is a rebranded Vector.

I use it as backup to my Fein rotary ($300 from Coastaltool.com). The Fein is the same size and weight as the PC...

Jim

[tguil]

Off topic sorry:

The ankle is doing OK. I'm out of my "moon boot" and now am wearing an air splint. The good news -- I can drive my Hemi. The not so good news -- it will be a couple of more weeks before I'm back on the Harley. One of my excuses for using my new rotary no longer exists. I just have to get over the "chicken" excuse.

I've decided to find someone with a "beater' who would like a free detail.

Tom

[Tim Lingor]

Hey Tom,

That is great news about the ankle!!!

As for the rotary, once you get a little practice with it, you will start to feel very comfortable with it. And, using it first on someone elses car is always a good idea!!

Tim

[Lost Pup]

$24.99 Rotary


I just attended a Seminar with Rod Kraft of Meguairs and just ordered this one. I enjoy quality tools but I just hate to see them gather dust from non-use. I can not wait to Wet Sand and buff out a hood.

[Jimmy Buffit]

Lost Pup. You'll be happy with the machine, but THROW AWAY the pad and backing plate that comes with it! Order pads and backing plate from Meg's. Makes ALL the difference!

Jim

[Beercan31]

2 cents worth

I just bought the Makita 9227C very nice machine variable speed variable trigger low vibrations, its nice to be able to set max speed to 1200 rpm's and back off the trigger sightly and slow the machine down, today way the first time out of the box for Me and By the end of the day I had taken the handle off and was able to use it one handed on flat panels ...Sweet...kinda like running a mini floor buffer...lol

[Newport Viper]

Originally posted by Lost Pup
$24.99 Rotary


I just attended a Seminar with Rod Kraft of Meguairs and just ordered this one. I enjoy quality tolls but I just hate to see them gather dust from non-use. I can not wait to Wet Sand and buff out a hood.

What would be the difference between this and and a more expensive machine?
( In use and quality/ final finish performance?)
Don't they just turn in circles?

[Setec Astronomy]

Beercan--who's floor were you buffing? You got the car out of the woods?