Want to buy a Rotary Buffer ASAP: Please advise

[djdownfawl]

I want to buy a rotary buffer and i dont know what to get?
I want to get a good one that lasts me a long time and does excellent job.
I basically want to go for the best.

If you guys could help me out and provide opinions and experiences it will be a great help.
Also some recommendations please.
Thank you

[PorscheGuy997]

Re: Want to buy a Rotary Buffer ASAP: Please advise

To give you an idea of your choices, take a look at this thread and poll:

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21735

I really like my Makita. It's very comfortable to use and has never given me any problems.

There are a number of other good choices, too. The DeWalt 849 is super reliable and used by tons and tons of daily detailers.

Many others use the Metabo because of its light weight, smaller size, and power. But, all these extra features come at a higher price.

If you can, check out some of the deals on eBay. I've bought two Makitas and some others have bought DeWalts off there without a problem.

[AeroCleanse]

Re: Want to buy a Rotary Buffer ASAP: Please advise

I use a Makita and love it.

[djdownfawl]

Re: Want to buy a Rotary Buffer ASAP: Please advise

Is this the one?
Makita 9227c?

[AJ C-Burg]

Re: Want to buy a Rotary Buffer ASAP: Please advise

I've used my Makita on a daily basis for the past four years. I took it to a Makita certified repair man about two years ago, it needed a good deep cleaning and a new cord. Besides that it has been good to me. Decent weight, nice rpm range with scale, cool D handle, doesn't chatter or howl. Started with a shop Dewalt but got the itch and bought my own. Ask a tool or product dealer to bring a few so you can see how they feel in your hands.

[AeroCleanse]

Re: Want to buy a Rotary Buffer ASAP: Please advise

Is this the one?
Makita 9227c?

That's the one.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Want to buy a Rotary Buffer ASAP: Please advise

I started with a Porter Cable rotary but it died 6 months after I bought it. Picked up a Makita 9227c and haven't looked back.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Want to buy a Rotary Buffer ASAP: Please advise

I'll stand by my comments posted on page one

[Markus Kleis]

Re: Want to buy a Rotary Buffer ASAP: Please advise

I hear that "Coastal Tool" has a pretty slick deal with a bag and the lowest price around on the Makita

[djdownfawl]

Re: Want to buy a Rotary Buffer ASAP: Please advise

I hear that "Coastal Tool" has a pretty slick deal with a bag and the lowest price around on the Makita

That's an awesome deal!

[Jimmy Buffit]

Re: Want to buy a Rotary Buffer ASAP: Please advise

Hitachi

Makita

We have 3 of each, and find them equal and 'interchangeable'.

We highly recommend Meguiar's backing plates and 6" pads.

Good Luck.

Jim

[djdownfawl]

Re: Want to buy a Rotary Buffer ASAP: Please advise

The Hitachi goes up to 3400 rpms and the Makita - 3000 rpms.
What is that extra 400 rpms for?
Will i ever need it?

[TerryAdams]

Re: Want to buy a Rotary Buffer ASAP: Please advise

Burning the paint more effectively(blink, ooppps)!

The Hitachi goes up to 3400 rpms and the Makita - 3000 rpms.
What is that extra 400 rpms for?
Will i ever need it?

[djdownfawl]

Re: Want to buy a Rotary Buffer ASAP: Please advise

What backing plates do i need with the makita?

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Want to buy a Rotary Buffer ASAP: Please advise

What backing plates do i need with the Makita?

If you click on the Meguiar's Logo in the upper left hand corner of any forum page that will take you to www.meguiars.com and from there you can click "Products" and this will take you to the store where there's a directory of parts like this,

W65 Rotary Buffer Backing Plate - This is for 8" buffing pads




W64 Rotary Buffer Backing Plate - This is for 6" buffing pads