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Jun 1, 2011 | 12:36 PM

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Mike-in-Orange

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Re: Buffer suggestions

White is a tough color to get looking really great, and also difficult to photograph so as to properly show off your hard work. Looks like you've got it nailed on both counts though, Valith - your car looks fantastic!!!

Jan 28, 2013 | 12:26 AM

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Valk

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Re: Buffer suggestions

Good price at the Porter Cable factory outlet store ~~ $113.99 and free shipping

Porter Cable Car Buffer Dual Action Polisher 7424XP

Jan 28, 2013 | 08:42 AM

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BoilerUpXFire

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Re: Buffer suggestions

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Originally Posted by Mike-in-Orange

If I spent 30 minutes with you in a one on one training session on the DA buffer, I would be comfortable letting you buff out my car.

If I spent an entire day with you in a one on one training session on the rotary buffer, I doubt I'd be comfortable turning you loose on your own car.

There are good DA buffers on the market, from Meguiar's G110v2 to the Griot's Garage unit to the Porter Cable 7424XP. They are pretty much all the same (although the 7424XP is a bit down on power compared to the other two)

I wrote a fairly in depth introductory article on using the DA buffer for our forum - you can read it at D/A Buffing 101 – An Introduction to the G110v2 (and similar) - Car Care Forums: Meguiar's Online and it should give you some good insight into how to use the tool for maximum results.

Mike, after reading this I went with the G110V2 and have not purchased my pads or polishes yet and was hoping to go over the link you posted above and it states it is no longer valid, any possibiity you can relink that? I think it would be a great place for me to start. Thanks!

Thanks for reviving the thread, Gary

Jan 28, 2013 | 10:31 AM

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onehundred80

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Re: Buffer suggestions

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I would like to add that ergonomically the Meguiars is better than the Porter Cable. The side handle of the PC unit does not allow you to 'lean' on the polisher and gives you a sore wrist. The bail handle of the Meguiars is perfect.

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Jan 28, 2013 | 11:52 AM

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ala_xfire

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Re: Buffer suggestions

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It works for me, John :
http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...2-(and-similar)

Jan 28, 2013 | 01:17 PM

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BoilerUpXFire

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Re: Buffer suggestions

Thank you, Dave for reinforcing the feeling of an already good decision, especially since I got it for Xmas

Molly's mom must really love me LOL

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Originally Posted by alaxfire

It works for me, John :
http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...2-(and-similar)

Worked this time, who knows, maybe they were firewall testing at the office or something, I am always the last to know LOL

Thanks!

Feb 2, 2013 | 05:12 PM

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Mike-in-Orange

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Re: Buffer suggestions

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Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire

was hoping to go over the link you posted above and it states it is no longer valid,

Quote:

Originally Posted by alaxfire

It works for me, John :
D/A Buffing 101 â€“ An Introduction to the G110v2 (and similar))

This is really odd - someone emailed me this morning and said the link was dead, too, but I checked it on my phone then and on my desktop just now and it's fine. I have no clue what is/was going on but I'll definitely look into it Monday when I'm back in the office. Just glad it's working now.

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Originally Posted by onehundred80

[B][SIZE=3]I would like to add that ergonomically the Meguiars is better than the Porter Cable. The side handle of the PC unit does not allow you to 'lean' on the polisher and gives you a sore wrist. The bail handle of the Meguiars is perfect.

That's exactly why we got away from the stick handle and went with the bale handle. But personally, I never use a handle on any of my buffers, DA or rotary. I find I can get into tight areas (like under the side mirrors) easier without one, and I just feel more in tune with the tool by holding onto the body of the thing.