Originally posted by timmy8151
Stay away from a cheap $30 orbital buffer. Not only are they crappy in quality, but if used improperly you can jack up your paint. If you want to use a buffer, get a Porter Cable 7424 random orbital buffer. With a velcro backing plate and pads, you're looking at about $150. The difference betwen a PC and a cheap buffer, is that you really can't mess up your paint with PC.
If you don't want to spend the money on a buffer, just use a good MF or foam applicator. Walmart sells Meguiars pads for cheap. Also, get some good microfiber towels to buff off the wax.
I had used a $30.00 Craftsman orbital buffer for 3 yrs with no problems. You would have to be a complete moron to mess up a paint with any orbital buffer, $30 or Porter Cable. Rotary buffers are what will mess paint jobs up in the wrong hands & usually run $200+, I use Makita's - damn pads get expensive. Rotary buffer will give the best results, then a orbital, last by hand. I use a Cyclo Orbital @ the shop @ love it, built to last!
I do agree with the Microfiber towels, they should only be used for wax,polish,glaze removal. Get some for window, clean normally then buff window with perfectly clean MF towel, I use white(only) for windows.
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