Which Rotary to Buy?

[Chris Nemlich]

Thought I'd get a thread going in this new forum.

I have recently added a PC to my detailing arsenal. Now, of course, I'm hooked and I am wondering about buying a rotary.

Which rotary do you guys suggest and why? Please supply a link, price, and picture if you can.

My plan is to find some old paint panels in a junkyard and practice until I get the feel for it. How long does it take to learn?

Thanks in advance!



Chris

[scrub]

I'm gonna get a Makita 9227 next year and some spare body panels. Don't forget the Meguiar's video.

[Chris Nemlich]

I've already got the video.

What does the Makita cost?

Chris

[scrub]

Around $199.

[scrub]

Makita Rotary

Try this link. I'm not recommending this site... It was the first site that showed up in the search.

I like this machine (from the studying I've done) because:
Lighter weight, variable speed, good name, there was an awesome package deal earlier this year that I missed out on, ther trigger can flutter the speed... I'd rather have a changable handle rather than the loop though as in this link.

Makita loop

Then here's an Autopia Review

[tdekany]

One of my birthday presents from Oct. 6th.

Everything you see for $189.00 from Amazon.com shipped
except for the Edge pads.

[tdekany]

here is a better picture

[Tim Lingor]

Hey Chris,

I would suggest either the Makita 9227C (bail handle), the Makita 9227CY (side handle) or the Dewalt 849. Having both the Makita 9227C and the Dewalt 849, I can assure you that either one is a great machine! Both have a variable speed, and are built to last! Personally, I like the Makita!

As for the bail handle, IMO the side handle may be a little easier to learn with. But, I have to admitt, I really like the bail handle as well! Oh boy...choices!!

As for prices, I believe either of them are around the $200 mark.

A picture can be found here. These are my toys!

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=4830&password=&sort=1&cat=500&page=1

Take care,
Tim

[tdekany]

Tim - my Makita came with both handles

[Superior Shine]

You can get either model of buffer posted here for about $90-$110 from Ebay. I bought 5 that way and havnt had any problems.

makita

dewalt

[Teak]

Have the Makita and the one time I used I liked how it worked. I do not have any thing to campare it to, but purchased the Makita for the following reason after researching: lightweight, durable, lower start speed, Mike and Tim both have one, and was an excellent deal.

Does anyone know the part # for the side handle? Does Meguiars still sell a Rotary handle?

Eric

[Tim Lingor]

Originally posted by tdekany
Tim - my Makita came with both handles

The Makita two models I mentioned with the only difference being the handle, I can not see it being very cost effective for Makita to have two different part numbers. What model is your buffer? I can not see the part number where both handles are sent. Perhaps, was it a package deal from a dealer?

Tim

[Marc08EX]

Hey Chris, I would also like to do the same! It would make detailing faster! Lol!

BTW, you got PM!

[Mike Phillips]

For heavy buffing, as in doing "Completes", I prefer the Makita 9227CY with the side handle.

FWIW



Mike

[zzzzzeke]

is there any special backing plate for a rotary to run the 6.5" softbuff pads?

i'm looking here and wondering what else i would need


thanks