Saab 9-7 vs. Metabo 7175...

Clean Dean

Clean Dean

Keep it clean !!!
Detailing in 31 to 37 degree temperatures is definitely a bit challenging, but I have been biting at the bit to give my recently acquired Metabo PE 7175 rotary buffer a “test� on a challenging car. Well the “challenge� came in the form of a black Saab 9-7 SUV which was coming off lease. The customer needed the car detailed for the return inspection, and he described the exterior as pretty badly scratched over the entire vehicle. Filled my water tank with hot water and set out at 9:00 AM to take on the beast armed with my new toy.



After a wash and clay, I saw that the vehicle was definitely in need of a moderate compounding, and started out with the PE 7175 with a green Edge pad and Hi-Temps Heavy Cut Leveler. Some of the scratches needed a bit more bite and Hi-Temps heavy cut compound was used with an Edge black foam pad.



Final finish withn PC 7424 and Menzerna FP, sealed with Poorboys EX.



The Metabo buffer is so light weight compared to my other buffers (Dewalt 849, Makita 2779 & Milwaukee 5460) I immediately noticed how easy it was to buff in tight areas. I used much less masking tape around these areas and felt control that was pinpoint accurate and without any forearm fatigue !!! Variable speed from 600-2200 rpms and a silky smooth quiet motor. This just may be the Carrera GT of rotary buffers !!!



Love this new buffer, and from what I understand the new Metabo is improved over this older version.



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Very nice work Dean...iam getting the flex for x-mas so thats gonna be my little toy this year.....i bet that metabo is like a feather compared to my portercable rotary...Are you still looking for help . I talked to you this time last yr but never ended up hooking up with you.I come up to Freehold usually every thur -sat on my days off from the casino.

Iam RZ Autodetailing on some of the other forums.
 
Clean Dean said:
Love this new buffer, and from what I understand the new Metabo is improved over this older version.
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was curious... how can you tell the difference on the newer version to the old?
 
That's some nice work bro, glad you are enjoying your new toy. Looks like it didn't take you two that long to get acquainted.
 
Nice work on black there!



The "new" Metabo is the 12-175 and it's been out over a year. The one you're holding is the older one.
 
rockz9 said:
Very nice work Dean...iam getting the flex for x-mas so thats gonna be my little toy this year.....i bet that metabo is like a feather compared to my portercable rotary...
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Speaking of the new Metabo PE-175 Circular,

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Actually- it's a smooth, but serious torque machine - like a BMW engine.

Endless surge of silky-smooth power. It's not light-as-a-feather power, it's just so smooth.



It's a wonderful device, even though it does not have the pressure trigger. I use the time off the paint to inspect, and/or change plates/pads/compounds. I spend more time polishing than most, and the Metabo has held up magnificently to my stress-tests.

Although, I would, without a doubt, say that the trigger makes a polisher MUCH more versitile. I wouldn't get a metabo unless you've got another machine for light work, and/or finishing.



On a sidenote, I'll bet you have a great time taping that car up.
 
Great turnaround on the Saab. You got me worried with that "new" Metabo stuff. I just got my Flex and was thinking "oh great, now I need to get a new Metabo". Luckily, I already have that one. Whew! :p
 
Awesome work, Dean!





I've used a Metabo and was blown away. It makes my Makita look like a diesel pickup truck - big, bulky, loud, and brutal. The Metabo is exactly like you said, the Carrera GT of rotary polishers.
 
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