Dewalt 443

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imported_tot31

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Hi guys,



Since in my country there is no PC available and only DW443, I've ordered one and after conversion is around USD68 and I think it is really a good bargain.



I did a search in this forum and found that DW443 is the second most popular ROB after PC7424/7336.The only thing I couldn't find is wether I can use this with MG 6.5" or 8" pads with it's own backing plate.Only MG's polishing pads are available in my country.



Another question is the DW443 backing plate can be changed to other?Thanks.
 
Hi tot31, welcome to Autopia. :)



I honestly don't know if you can change the backing plate or not. You could always try contacting DeWalt and asking them, or wait and see if it's detachable when you get it.



I am pretty sure that it can use both those sizes of pads (most people use the more handy 6.5" pads) as I believe the backing plate is 6".



Hope that helps. :)
 
Thanks 4DSC for the reply an the warmth welcome.I was hoping an answer from autopians who are using the DW443.Yes I think I'll wait for my unit to come to see wether the backing plate can be removed.The original backing plate is 6" and it is velcro type.



I own myself a DW849 the rotary machine and I'm using MG backing plate for 8" pads and did a measurement on the plate and it is 6".So I can assume that the DW443 backing plate can be used with 8" or 6.5" pads.:)
 
You can always try PMing or emailing Intel486, who was a big advocate of the DeWalt. I've seen him around from time to time, but not recently.
 
Yes I did PMed him last night but still no reply yet.Maybe he is a bit busy.Anyway I've checked on DW service website and looked at the diagram seems the back pad can't be changed to other type or brand.Anyway as long as I can use either 6.5" or 8" it will be ok for me.



Thanks again.
 
I received my DW443 today and I found that it can't be used with MG 5" backing plate to use with their 6.5" pads but the original back plate i.e 6" can be used with my MG 8" pads.I asked the dealer how to change to a 5" back plate and he told me that he can do a modification on it as he done it before.So there will be no problems for me to use MG's 6.5" pads.The speed is from 4000 - 6800 opm with 5 dials setting and 700opm increament.



1=4000

2=4700

3=5400

4=6100

5=6800



PC got 6 dial settings with 700opm also

1=2500

2=3200

3=3900

4=4600

5=5300

6=6000



This orbital buffer is not that heavy only 2.7kg or 6lbs.It comes with a side handle and a dust bag (I gues I'll not going to use it).



Here are some pics of it



dw443a.jpg




dw443b.jpg




dw443c.jpg
 
Tot 31,

Could you let me know where you got your DW443 in Malaysia?



Please provide Hardware Shop name and telephone number.



The prive you mentioned - USD 68 or RM250 seems right for me.





Thanks
 
Hi Jack,



The price quoted for me was the old price for old stock.Since I got a new stock the price has increased to RM300 or USD78.90 but still it is a good price.I got 6" yellow polishing pad foc from them but it's quite thick, thicker than MG pads or CMA pads.



Here is the contact number and address.



Flexa - Pad Marketing

No. 17 , Jalan 12/32B ,

TSI Business Industrial Park ,

Batu 6 1/2 Off Jalan Kepong ,

52000 Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia .

Tel: +603-62508734

Mobile :+6012-5639288 (Chuan)
 
zeytee,



What I mean was MG 5" backing plate won't fit into DW443 because the DW443 is using 4 tork screws to fit their own backing plate that got 4 holes as MG's backing plates only got one hole that is only for PCs.If you download the manual from my site you'll understand what I mean.



DW443 6" backing plate can be used with MG's 6.5" pads but you must use it carefully as the pad and the plate difference only 1/2".The safest is to use a 5" backing plate.I asked Chuan that he can custom made a hook n loop 5" backing plate for DW443.
 
Glad you got your machine. Nice pictures of the DW443 too.



Good luck with the custom plate, and happy polishing! :wavey
 
Hi



I bought the Dewalt 443 and after 2 hours use it broke on me. I spoke with the repair company who told me that this is not very common and I am getting it repaired now.



One other problem I have found using the MG pads is that the backing plate which is 6" wide has cut into the foam. The reason for this is that the velcro on the pads is 5" wide and this is the only way to use these and with a 5" backing plate. I have tried to find another plate which will fit without success. The backing plate is supported by the velcro on the back of the pads from cutting into it so don't buy this combination and only use 8" pads or do what I am about to try below.



I am now considering buying the MG backing plate and drilling the holes in the correct place to use instead. No idea if this will work but I will try.
 
BillD,



DW443 is a random orbital buffer or sander to be exact and DW849 is a rotary buffer.I own both of them and the DW443 is very power tool.If you don't have any experience with any rotary buffer the DW443 is for.Most of the Autopians here will recomend a PC7424 but as for me the PC is not available in my country.



The DW443 works very well with MG 8" pads as well as our local 6" pads and I got a friend from the Philipines using MG 6.5" pads with no problem at all.I've ordered a custom 5" backing plate from the place I bought the DW443 so that I can use it with any 6" or 6.5" pads with more confident.
 
Bill,



The rotary buffer and rob compliment each other and you won't be disappointed on investing on it.:up



Here what I did on my car's front hood.



1.Washed with NXT car wash.

2. MG's #83 with MG's 8" Cutting Pad and DW443 dial speed at 4.5.

3. MG's #82 with MG's 8" Polishing Pad and DW443 dial setting at 2.5.

4. Hand applied NXT wax.



The result turned out great.I am glad that Matthew from Hypercoat cancelled my order on MG's G100a aka PC7424 as it would cost me RM1180 without any backing plate.For the price I paid RM300, it is really worth the price.



nxt1.jpg




nxt2.jpg
 
Tot31, have you personally tried using the MG 6.5" cutting/polishing pads before? How's the vibration produced by the 8" pads? If 8" is performing very well, then I might just go for the 8", that'll save more time by covering larger areas at a time. :)
 
zey,



the dw443 with 8" MG pads vibrates really strong at higher speed i.e 4 and above and not that strong at 1 - 3.Using 8" pads really covers a lot of surface area.Since I got 6.5" Finishing pads the highest setting I went was 2.5 and the vibration is not that hard.Only the noise a bit annoying and make sure don't use it at night coz your neighbours will come out and whack you up :D
 
Hi, I just got myself a unit of DeWALT DW443 yesterday at a very good price: RM280/USD70. I believe the shop quoted me wrongly. Anyway, it's an old stock, which looks abit dirty on the outside, but still new on the inside. Took some time to detail that machine using MG Extra All Surface Cleaner. There are some stubborn spots which require EO A-to-Z wheel cleaner to be removed. However, there are still a few black spots left, but I think it's okay with me since I bought it at cheap price. I haven't got my MG pads yet because Matthew is not free. Probably need to wait for another 2 weeks, and I'll bring my machine along to his shop to decide which pad to buy. Can't wait to use! :bounce
 
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