Looking at a rotary, need some help.

[Beason]

I finally met my match on a BMW today. Was able to get all the buffer trails but their were swirls I couldnt even touch even with DACP and a Yellow Cutting pad at 6 they didnt go away. So I was wondering what people's suggestions on which rotary to get and why. Probally going to use 7.5" Pads.

 

[martinager]

isnt there that Hitachi rotary? I remember seeing it for cheeper than some of the rest. Ill look it up if i can find it

 

[martinager]

http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/...va.htm?L+coastest+kfjs8305ffbdbabd+1155127033



Here we go ^



Just food for thought.

 

[SVECobraR]

go hitachi, its cheaper, lighter and more powerful.

 

[SpoiledMan]

Another Hitachi vote here.

 

[klnyc]

Makita ftw.

 

[imported_themightytimmah]

It's tough to beat the Makita, it's a little more money than the Hitachi, but you can get parts and service locally. I bought mine from a local Makita dealer, they tossed in a bunch of free stuff and I know I can count on them to service it when it breaks.

 

[Beason]

So its down to the Makita and Hitachi. What does the Makita offer over the hitachi? Its heavier and about 50 dollars more.

 

[awahl63]

I've got the Hitachi and it's great

 

[SpoiledMan]

Hitachi also gets a five year warranty. There are service centers near me so getting work done isn't an issue. It's lighter(you know that) and costs less.

 

[martinager]

So its down to the Makita and Hitachi. What does the Makita offer over the hitachi? Its heavier and about 50 dollars more.

Basically if anything should ever happen to a makita, you can get it serviced more than likely locally. There is a certified hitachi place down the road, so that wouldnt affect my choice.



The hitachi is lighter and more powerful. You can also find it sometimes for $100 !

 

[Beason]

http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/a/makita/9227c.htm?E+coastest



180 for the makita shipped, includes a tool bag

 

[SpoiledMan]

Do an ebay search for Hitachi polisher. Nice price. I got mine from www.utterguys.com and they were selling them on ebay as well.

 

[Guy]

http://www.properautocare.com/hisppo.html

 

[Evenflow]

http://www.properautocare.com/hisppo.html

Great deal.



Theres a few Makita dealers around here, and one on my way to work. Im going to go check them out tomorrow. Ive managed to find a few Makita's on Amazon.com for like $179 shipped. Another good deal if you ask me.

 

[zippymbr]

I have the Hitatchi. No better tool out there for the money.

 

[mztykal]

I've got the Hitachi as well. Awesome tool for the money. Paid 150 for it here in Hawaii. Good stuff!

 

[J.J.]

Well, I use a Makita but I cut my teeth on a Porter Cable. I used it twice before I found myself hooked. I will sell my Porter Cable for $25 shipped. If you want an inexpensive way to test a rotary.



JJ

 

[Rafa]

Well, I use a Makita but I cut my teeth on a Porter Cable. I used it twice before I found myself hooked. I will sell my Porter Cable for $25 shipped. If you want an inexpensive way to test a rotary.



JJ

Wow, I just got a PC7424, but for $25 I can get it of your hands ! IF Beason doesn't want it !



I'm just a beginner working on his arsenal, and with a Black SUV with lots of scratches. :waxing:

 

[tomee]

ive used a metabo pe 12-175

love it

lightest rotary at 2.2kg



got myself a nwe one over the weekend