Variable speed orbital buffer

[JohnnyC]

I'm looking to take my car buffing/waxing to the next level. I've a small hand random buffer which works "ok", but i want to do more. I was looking at a new variable speed orbital buffer/polisher. They look to run ~$200 (plus all the foam pads, etc). I have looked at Porter, DeWalt, Craftsman, and a few others.

Any suggestions, tips, experiences with these.
John

 

[paintdaddy]

I think your talking about non-dual action buffers.Ive had quite a few of those,I suggest definitly going with a variable speed.I had a dewalt W849 and loved it but it died,thought Id try a milwaukee and hate it but will use it until it dies.

 

[JohnnyC]

Dewalt

How does this one look? The polisher itself is $190. I figure i would need all the pads and stuff anyway.

http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=2605&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=dewalt

I'm having trouble finding them at Pep Boys, Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. Any retail place would have this.

 

[paintdaddy]

Thats the one I used to have and loved it.I will say that You can find an off brand for about 1/3 that price .For as much as your going to use it that might be a better way to go. www.harborfreight.com is another good place for buffers. http://order.harborfreight.com/EasyAsk/harborfreight/results.jsp?ts=Tue%20Aug%2002%2021:17:20%20PDT%202005 another good one is www.tptools.com or www.toolsusa.com or try ebay.Go to your local auto paint store for the pads.