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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by luv2detail, Jul 6, 2006.

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What Polisher Do You Use?

  1. Cyclo (Dual Orbital)

  2. Porter Cable (Orbital)

  3. Dewalt (Rotary)

  4. Makita (Rotary)

  5. Hitachi (Rotary)

  6. Other

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  1. luv2detail

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    #1 luv2detail, Jul 6, 2006
    Most likely the majority use the PC. I was just curious how many people use the Cyclo, since I think it's the perfect polisher, and how many people use a rotary.

    If you select "Other", post what it is that you use.
     
  2. BT

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    #2 BT, Jul 7, 2006
    I use the manual-polisher (random) It is attached to your wrist and you have a very intuitive control over it. I am ascared of the mechanical type.
    BT
     
  3. bernardo66

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    #3 bernardo66, Jul 7, 2006
    Left hand - right hand.
     
  4. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    #4 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Jul 7, 2006
    same here, I swap out when one gets tired.
     
  5. sparky p-51

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    #5 sparky p-51, Jul 7, 2006
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  6. synchro

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    #6 synchro, Jul 7, 2006
    FYI,
    Both Meguiars and Griots D/A orbitals are re-badged Porter's
     
  7. gothspeed

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    #7 gothspeed, Jul 7, 2006
    Here here!
     
  8. Verell

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    #8 Verell, Jul 7, 2006
    I use 2:

    - a HF air rotary polisher with a foam pad for heavy polishing, such as removing any fine orangepeel from newly sprayed paint.

    - A Craftsman DA air sander with 3M Finesse it eggcrate pads for wax & glaze polishing.

    IMHO, It's more the skill of the user than the specific tool.
     
  9. atomstrange

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    #9 atomstrange, Jul 7, 2006
    I use a chicago pneumatic, cost me $38 bucks. 3M perfect it product.
     
  10. Mike C

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    #10 Mike C, Jul 7, 2006
    The new Griot's random orbital is NOT a re-badged Porter. It's Richard Griot's own customized, special-manufactured design. I have both the old Griot-Porter orbital and his newer one. The newer one is MUCH improved, though the old one certainly wasn't bad. If anyone is interested in buying my Griot-Porter, let me know via PM.
     
  11. DMOORE

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    #11 DMOORE, Jul 8, 2006

    Same here.
     
  12. DMOORE

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    #12 DMOORE, Jul 8, 2006
    A good friend who owned a detailing business said never to use a machine unless your dealing with serious oxidation.Do it manually , and take your time.


    Darrell.
     
  13. Sting Ray

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    #13 Sting Ray, Jul 8, 2006
    Meguires (PC) along with Their Gold Class Liquid, although I admit I like the paste better.

    Tom M
     

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