Which polishers are in your arsenal?

[RyansAutoDetail]

good ole PC 7424 but i want to get trained and learn a rotary dewalt or makita eventually ... PC is so time consuming but it is still possible to get a good finish !

 

[Time 2 shine]

PC 7336
PCXP
Groits 6
UDM
Flex 3401
Flex 603 VV
Flex 3403
Flex PE14-2-150
Makita Rotary
Metabo PE12-175

how do you like the PE14-2 compared to the makita?

 

[BobbyG]

Here are my polishers from left to right;

• Porter Cable 7424
• Makita 9227
• Flex 3401
• Flex PE14-2-150

 

[kcscott]

You need to get a Porter Cable 7424XP with the right pads and chemicals and your set! let me know and I'll try to get you a list made up for your 1st set.

My machines are a PC , UDM, Makita and a old old Milwaukee rotary.

I have never used a polisher. So the PC 7424xp would be a good one for a beginner?

 

[BIOLINK]

I have never used a polisher. So the PC 7424xp would be a good one for a beginner?

Absolutely! However, you will find that a PC is not only goof proof for a newbie, but also a valuable part of an experienced detailer's arsenal. Even with a rotary I use my PC on each car. Very versatile.

 

[fergnation]

Flex rotary
Makita rotary
Dewalt rotary
PCXP
UDM

BobbyG those are some clean polishers you have there. It makes me want to go out and detail my polishers!

 

[rwisejr]

how do you like the PE14-2 compared to the makita?

Both are great machines But the PE14--2 is lighter and to me more comfortable to use.

 

[Time 2 shine]

Both are great machines But the PE14--2 is lighter and to me more comfortable to use.

Im thinking about selling my 3401 and getting a mikita and a PC or GG6. I would like to have the PE14-2 but i currently don't detail enough to justify the cost of it.

 

[Trans1998AM]

Flex
PC
old HF polisher

 

[Kotsios]

Is Festool supposed to be the best, any body familiar with it?

 

[mjlinane]

PC 7424xp
Metabo PE12-175

 

[Go getta]

Pc 7424
Flex 3401
Flex 3403
Makita 9227

 

[kakeuter]

PC 7424xp
Megs G110v2
GG 3" DA
Makita 9227

Plan on getting the GG 6" DA next.

 

[Stokdgs]

I gave my PC 7424 to my son-in-law

Use ---
Flex PE14-250 Rotary
Makita 9227C Rotary
Flex 3403 Rotary - mostly on Airplanes
Flex 3401VRG - LSP application, etc., never for correction
Meguiars G110V2 - Excellent Random Orbital use for correction of smaller places, front bumpers that are small, headlights, taillights, etc.. Smaller stuff with 3"and 4" pads.

Dan F

 

[Reality33]

Is Festool supposed to be the best, any body familiar with it?

They are a great polisher. The Flex PE14 is very similar.

I really wanted one and was waiting.. but they never came to US shores.

Until 1 month after I got the Flex PE14 :wall

 

[rwright]

Right now I have the following:



Porter Cable 7424XP, Griot's Garage 6" ROP, Flex PE-14-250

 

[TLMitchell]

Flex 3403 Rotary - mostly on Airplanes

A pound or 2 makes a big difference when you're working on the underside of a wing, huh?

TL

 

[TLMitchell]

Right now I have the following:



Porter Cable 7424XP, Griot's Garage 6" ROP, Flex PE-14-250

What BP is that on the PE14? GI?

TL

 

[rwright]

What BP is that on the PE14? GI?

TL

Got it from AG but it's identical to the CG offering...hmm

 

[Street Dreams]

Makita 9227
Flex 3403
Metabo
Megs G11 V2
PC XP
Griots DA
Cyclo (I was young and stupid)