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    i been detailing for about five years and have come to point of learning rotary. i have been using the PC for a couples months and found that it just doesnt cut it for removing swirls. i would use two passes of 83 and one pass of 80 but swirls are still present. i detail for money now also so i am tryin to get professional.

    looking at the other thread seems like makitas 9227 is favored so that will be my choice of rotary. im just wondering how much people spent on the makita so i can get a good deal.

    also i was looking into the new flex dual action http://www.autogeek.net/flex-orbital-polisher.html

    i am worried about holograms from rotary polishers since im not too experienced and this seems like a good choice. but i dont think that the flex has enough power to remove swirls.

    which one should i get? is there a website that sells it for cheaper besides ebay.

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    Re: going professional?

    Also check amazon for the Makita.

    I have always been a Makita user. It used to be the only rotary I would own. But now i prefer the Dewalt for initial cutting and the Makita for final polishing. The Dewalt just seems to cut better, and the Makita is a smoother machine. If you can only afford one, go with the Makita.

    Nick
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      Re: going professional?

      Originally posted by n737nc View Post
      Also check amazon for the Makita.

      I have always been a Makita user. It used to be the only rotary I would own. But now i prefer the Dewalt for initial cutting and the Makita for final polishing. The Dewalt just seems to cut better, and the Makita is a smoother machine. If you can only afford one, go with the Makita.

      Nick
      Hey Nick

      That is how I have done it for years: Dewalt for compounding and the Makita for polishing. Just about everyone of my threads of me detailing a vehicle, you will see both polishers for the exact reason you mentioned!

      People always think I am crazy that I use two different rotary buffers. LOLOLOLOL

      Tim
      Tim Lingor's Product Reviews

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      • #4
        Re: going professional?

        I think other people think we are all crazy. I have my pads labeled and placed in ziplock bags of which are labeled. The reaction of a friend when I had our Neon taped off ready to polish was funny in itself.

        Good stuff to know.

        Aaron
        Philippians 2:14 - Do all things without grumbling or questioning,

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          Re: going professional?

          Originally posted by Nappers View Post
          I think other people think we are all crazy. I have my pads labeled and placed in ziplock bags of which are labeled. The reaction of a friend when I had our Neon taped off ready to polish was funny in itself.

          Good stuff to know.

          Aaron
          Hey Aaron,

          Sooo true! LOLOL! People must think we are a little crazy!

          Tim
          Tim Lingor's Product Reviews

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            Re: going professional?

            so the makita will be the best at gettin out swirls with 83 and a wool pad? what do u mean as in compounding?

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            • #7
              Re: going professional?

              Originally posted by craZDetailer View Post
              so the makita will be the best at gettin out swirls with 83 and a wool pad? what do u mean as in compounding?
              Compounding is another word for M83, M80 etc...
              The Makita works very well for swirls..
              Check this site http://www.tools-plus.com/makita-9227c-x3.html
              They have great deal bought my PC from them...
              Joe's detailing (Since 2002)
              ''We begin where the car wash Ends.''
              (269)650-2242

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                Re: going professional?

                Originally posted by Joe's detailing View Post
                Compounding is another word for M83, M80 etc...
                The Makita works very well for swirls..
                Check this site http://www.tools-plus.com/makita-9227c-x3.html
                They have great deal bought my PC from them...
                Just did 1/2 my hood today with M83 and M80. Swirls? Not anymore!
                AeroCleanse, LLC
                Wisconsin's Elite Detailing Service
                www.aerocleanse.com

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                • #9
                  Re: going professional?

                  Originally posted by 2hotford View Post
                  That is how I have done it for years: Dewalt for compounding and the Makita for polishing.
                  People always think I am crazy that I use two different rotary buffers. LOLOLOLOL

                  Tim
                  You're not alone

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