Cma Drill Kit

It looks like it includes an adapter to put the small pads and backing plate on a PC. I think I would just be interested in the pads, backing plate, and adapter. I have plenty of MFs and spray bottles. I wonder how much just the essential items would be.
 
I just don't know if I am ready to spend the $109 at Lowes and then $50 or so for the proper pads I'm a little paranoid about making it worse than it already is. I'ts my sons car a 93 that has spent 2 tears at FSU so you can imagine. Then again I may not make it any worse;guess I'm just being cheap I have a 2001 and a 2002 that would certainly benefit from proper care. On the 93 which is "old man blue" as my kid puts it we did a 1.dawn wash 2.clay bar 3.denatured alcohol(same as prepsol so the body shops said) tested some obsure area to make sure we did not remove clearcoat 4.wash dry. 5.Then we used Pinnacle products paint cleaner(probably not necessary but I had it to use then put several layers of souvern. Looked good but IMO needs some more abrasive polish to get the clearcoat back in order. Since then I picked up AIO and S100 actually came out better. Could I get better results with a machine PC,rotary,or pad kit from CMA? Anyone have the pad kit from CMA can you advise. Thanks in advance.
 
Hmmm... this has been discussed before. Try searching.



I personally wouldnt go for it. I don't know why, maybe because I own a PC and the thought of taking a power drill to my car just scares me.



Think of somthing else too. What is the average power drill's RPM? Pretty darn high. So you are turning a power drill into a high powered rotary buffer, that could easily damage your paint if you arent trained using a rotary. I don't know of too many drills that have multiple speeds, and if they exist you could probably buy a PC for it's price.



Just my 2 cents... :nixweiss
 
I'm thinking about maybe getting their plastic polishing kit for the drill. Our electric drill is variable speed.



I just had a weird picture in my mind. Came to me as I typed "electric drill". Can you imagine using it with a hand drill? ;)
 
thevolvoguy said:
Hmmm... this has been discussed before. Try searching.



I personally wouldnt go for it. I don't know why, maybe because I own a PC and the thought of taking a power drill to my car just scares me.



Think of somthing else too. What is the average power drill's RPM? Pretty darn high. So you are turning a power drill into a high powered rotary buffer, that could easily damage your paint if you arent trained using a rotary. I don't know of too many drills that have multiple speeds, and if they exist you could probably buy a PC for it's price.



Just my 2 cents... :nixweiss
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Forgot to say the kit is used on a battery operated variable speed (Sears 18volt version) the instructions are on the CMA site. Every time I go to Lowes check to see if they still have the PC and hoping for a price drop!!
 
pak said:
Forgot to say the kit is used on a battery operated variable speed (Sears 18volt version) the instructions are on the CMA site. Every time I go to Lowes check to see if they still have the PC and hoping for a price drop!!
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Well, it may be for you then. But... one more question, why not just buy a cheap buffer for $35 at AutoZone, and get more power and a larger pad to work with?



I see the point of them making this product, it sounds like a great money saving idea over a PC, but to me, it seems like once you start seeing the details, and thinking about how it works its not so apealing.



Another thing, as Ejant already said, and I already touched on... a power drill's speed would be measured in RPM's (revolutions per minute) rather than OPM's (Orbits per minute) OPM's would suggest a RO (Random Oribt) buffer and RPMS a Rotary. This scares me, not with a cordless drill... but it scares me for that person that hooks this thing up to an Industrial drill. Thats not gonna be too paint friendly to the unexperienced hands. I see serious buffer burns and marring.
 
thevolvoguy said:
Well, it may be for you then. But... one more question, why not just buy a cheap buffer for $35 at AutoZone, and get more power and a larger pad to work with?



I see the point of them making this product, it sounds like a great money saving idea over a PC, but to me, it seems like once you start seeing the details, and thinking about how it works its not so apealing.



Another thing, as Ejant already said, and I already touched on... a power drill's speed would be measured in RPM's (revolutions per minute) rather than OPM's (Orbits per minute) OPM's would suggest a RO (Random Oribt) buffer and RPMS a Rotary. This scares me, not with a cordless drill... but it scares me for that person that hooks this thing up to an Industrial drill. Thats not gonna be too paint friendly to the unexperienced hands. I see serious buffer burns and marring.
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I see your point looks like I'll have hint real hard to wifey for Xmas!!



Thanks for the insight.
 
pak said:
I see your point looks like I'll have hint real hard to wifey for Xmas!!



Thanks for the insight.
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hehe... You could always start by telling her she will really benifit from it and that you can wax her car too. :bounce
 
I have a PC and believe the investment is well worth it. I love to save a buck but sometimes the other choices just cost you money. I can not picture myself trying to use a drill and pad to do an entire car. The PC can be used for polish ( break down the product),wax/sealant, buffing and saves time and is very safe to use. I only have three cars that I work on so I understand the expense. I believe the bottom line is the PC is the right tool for the job. The drill and pads probably have there use and as more Autopians try the drill and pads we will find out where the drill and pads are most useful. Until then I would rethink the purchase.



No offense ...just my 2 cents



good luck
 
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