cordless polishers ..

I have not seen any cordless PC type machines. I did purchase a cordless buffer but it was not anything like a PC. I think it is called a Wen polisher, You can apply product with it. It does not have enough power to make corrections. My problem with it was I could not apply product to my truck with two batteries. I was not going to buy a third. Just bought a longer extension cord for my PC.
 
cwcad said:
I have not seen any cordless PC type machines. I did purchase a cordless buffer but it was not anything like a PC. I think it is called a Wen polisher, You can apply product with it. It does not have enough power to make corrections. My problem with it was I could not apply product to my truck with two batteries. I was not going to buy a third. Just bought a longer extension cord for my PC.
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Yeah, Nikota makes a 4" cordless that looks identical to the WEN:

Nikota 4 Inch Cordless Rechargeable Polisher With 2 Batteries

It's usually a lot cheaper, but they've been sold out for a while now. You might be able to find one on eBay. I think there was also a Simonize branded one also.

Brand New Nokita Cordless Polisher Buffer, No Reserve - (eBay item 220168174795 end time Nov-11-07 06:05:20 PST)

They're pretty handy for applying LSP's, but not for defect removal..... not enough power. There also seems to be a battery issue like CWCAD mentioned. If you get at least one good battery (some come with 2) I've been able to apply a heavy wax like Meg's #16 or Collinite 476 to a mini van with one charge.
 
interesting ......what kind of pads can you use ?foam ...velcro backing i assume ...tell me more.i think it would be great to quickly apply a lsp as stated above:bigups
 
bigron62 said:
interesting ......what kind of pads can you use ?foam ...velcro backing i assume ...tell me more.i think it would be great to quickly apply a lsp as stated above:bigups
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I bought some 4" Cyclo pads (foam/Velcro) to use, but any 4" Velcro backed foam pad would work. The first time I used it I used a ~6.5" pad since my 4" hadn't arrived yet, but that was a bit much for the little guy.

If you can get one cheap enough they're neat to mess around with. My problem is the batteries loose their charge after sitting for a period of time, and with a 4 hour charge time I need to plan ahead if I'm going to use it.
 
I have the Nikota and it works good for LSP, like the other post state . I use LC 4" pads. The batteries are a little weak, i am thinking about having them rebuild.
 
I put a bid on the one on ebay :dnaughty...i think a good cordless polisher would make my job alot easier ..
 
bigron,

I had the Nikota, and a big guy like you will kill in in about hour. Very little power and in no way meant for professional use.

I myself would love to have a professional cordless PC and ultimately a cordless rotary !!!!
 
I don't think that the technology is quite there for for cordless PC based on the batteries..
I looked at them for a while and everyone seemed to look a bit cheap IMO and could not hold up for long....even the cordless drill that I use with the mothers power ball I can wear out in a very short time
 
well i only bid $20.00 on it so i probably wont get it ..one day they will come out with one and that will make detailing alot easier .. get tired of dragging a cord around :eek::surrender
 
I don't have access to electricity where I park, so I am planning to get a cordless drill with Lithium Ion batteries (comes with 2 packs). It has two speeds (400 and 1200 rpm) and can charge each battery in 30 min. It has a variable speed trigger so I can control the intensity. Due to Li-ion batteries it is also light in weight and lasts 30% more than regular batteries. The batteries do not die or lose charge either.

The good thing is I can use it for polishing, correction, on wheels and at home for drilling and as a screw driver.
 
Elka said:
I don't have access to electricity where I park, so I am planning to get a cordless drill with Lithium Ion batteries (comes with 2 packs). It has two speeds (400 and 1200 rpm) and can charge each battery in 30 min. It has a variable speed trigger so I can control the intensity. Due to Li-ion batteries it is also light in weight and lasts 30% more than regular batteries. The batteries do not die or lose charge either.

The good thing is I can use it for polishing, correction, on wheels and at home for drilling and as a screw driver.
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Not trying to rain on your parade, but the Lithium-Ion battery isn't without its drawbacks.
BatteryUniversity.com said:
Aging is a concern with most lithium-ion batteries and many manufacturers remain silent about this issue. Some capacity deterioration is noticeable after one year, whether the battery is in use or not. The battery frequently fails after two or three years
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The battery deteriorates with age starting with the day it is manufactured whether it is used or not.
 
I have one like this Nikota and is very useful, I can apply a wax in less than 5 mins to a car and then putting a MF bonnet to remove the wax very easy and fast.
 
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