I have both the electric and air. I prefer the air because it weights about
1/2 as much as the electric, or less.
Other than the weight, Kenyon has nailed the advantages. I can't manage
holding the electric buffer up all day though or anywhere close to it.
KerryP
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----- Original Message -----
From: kenyon wills <imperialist60@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2003 12:51 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Mechanical Paint Buffer Advice (Clay's 1960)
> I am a devotee of electric buffers!!!
>
> Look into the DeWalt unit. It has a thumwheel that lets you set the RPM
> and has lots of torque. The air guys will probably have their own
> reasons, but I like the cord being softer than the air hose and more
> extendable with extension cords. Draping the cord over my shoulder beats
> draping an air hose over my shoulder, etc.
>
> The electric unit will work at your buddy's house or the cabin or wherever
> and is not tethered to your compressor. Most of the body shops use air
> because they have it rigged all over the place and its convenient. Most
> detailers use electric (in my world anyway).
>
> The swirl marks are a result of a coarse cut that wasn't polished to the
> second stage. More time and some practice, and they'll go away. I find
> that the wax fills the smallest ones in nicely, and I skip the micron
> sized swirls with a wax application. The finest swirl remover should
> eliminate what you're seeing on the various polished camaros and mustangs
> around town.
>
> I mentioned the 3M Hookit pads but did not mention that they take a
> (bright yellow I think) attachment that threads onto your polisher that
> has velcro on the base. The Hookit pads just smunch onto the velcro and
> are terribly easy to swap on and off. They will wear down, and a pair of
> the white and a pair of the grey are a good starter package. Photos
> available upon request, but your auto paint stor should have these sorts
> of things for you to inspect.
>
> See if you can borrow someone else's to try out if you're on the fence
> about what works best. The best kind of power tool or motor boat to have
> is "someone else's".
>
>
> -Kenyon
>
>
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