Which buffer/polisher to purchase?

[jax0r]

I have been using my friends Porter Cable dual action polisher to do several projects but he has since been in need of it, leaving me with out. I still have another project (black G35) that needs to be detailed. I've done some browsing but im not sure what exactly to purchase. I am by no means a professional. I have detailed a total of 5 cars. (2 black which in my opinion still turned out stellar)

I will most likely make my purchase from sears and I happened across this item that might be worth while:

lex XC3401VRG Variable-Speed Dual-Action Orbital Polisher

It would be used to cut/buff/polish and wax the car. Is this item appropriate or overkill for some one who does 2 or 3 cars a year? Should i even be looking at dual action or rotary?

Is there a better choice?

[greg0303]

Re: Which buffer/polisher to purchase?

Flex XC 3401 VRG is a dual action polisher but it has forced rotation mechanism. No matter how hard you push it down it won't quit rotating.

It offers safety of DA polishers with almost-like rotary correction ability. It's very important to keep your pad flat on paint surface as Flex 3401 will walk away or walk toward you if you don't do it.
The learning time is slightly longer than on most DA machines.

If you detail small amount of cars each year I think it's better if you stay with DA machines without forced rotation. Meguiar's G110v2, Porter Cable 7424 XP and Griot's Garage 6" polisher are all good and reliable tools. You can master your technique with these polishers in a very short time and they cost 50% of what you would pay for Flex.

You could also take advantage of Meguiar's DA Microfiber Correction System which will produce show car shine with a 2-step polishing session on your dual action tool.

Just my thought.

[jax0r]

Re: Which buffer/polisher to purchase?

Now for the real conundrum. There are SO many wax's to choose from. I have no idea where to even begin to select.

[wifpd4]

Re: Which buffer/polisher to purchase?

Now for the real conundrum. There are SO many wax's to choose from. I have no idea where to even begin to select.

Start by asking yourself what you need from a wax. So many considerations to be sure. Longevity, "natural look" of carnauba, paste/liquid, etc. I know several of the resident experts will help you out with this one. However for me, the new Ultimate Wax will offer you many desirable features. Go to this topic and read the posts with the words Ultimate Wax in the title.

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=167

So think about what's important to you and many folks will have excellent suggestions based on your needs and desires.