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KWorker17 · Wed, May-07-2008, 04:40:13 AM

Okay, so I know NOTHING about buffers but I want one. I just need help finding one that fits me. I have read other threads about this, but everyone seems to kind of have an idea of what they're doing. I have no idea. I want a buffer thats going to last me in the long haul. Now I don't even know if this is true, but i've heard if a buffer is used incorrectly, the clear will come right off. Any truth to that? To myself, it looks like a difficult job because I have seen some cars that have been buffed terribly and you can see swirls and lines the buffer left. Is it even a good idea to buy one if you don't know what your doing? Anyone want to throw their

in? Please feel free to make fun of me because I feel like the only M3 driver that has no idea what to do when it comes to this...

Thanks

*Edit* I've read that the Flex XC 3401 VRG is a good beginers one...

fitchesbass · Wed, May-07-2008, 04:45:07 AM

http://www.autopia.org/forum/detaili...-polisher.html

join the forum and read this article. That should start you off.

thedood · Wed, May-07-2008, 04:51:32 AM

I've been pleased with my Porter Cable 7424... seems to be a very popular choice for its ease of use & resistance to burning paint (since it is a random orbital).

KWorker17 · Wed, May-07-2008, 05:00:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitchesbass

http://www.autopia.org/forum/detaili...-polisher.html

join the forum and read this article. That should start you off.

Thanks for this! It's been a big help so far...I might be purchasing the 7424. I'll let you know how it works out....

fitchesbass · Wed, May-07-2008, 05:01:24 AM

I have one myself and love it.

fitchesbass · Wed, May-07-2008, 05:11:55 AM

This one of times I used it at the end of last winter. Car came out great imo considering I drive it through all of winter and all the crap.

KWorker17 · Wed, May-07-2008, 05:27:54 AM

That's amazing

I didn't know your car is your DD? You wouldn't be able to tell. I currently own Werkstat products and love the way they come out when I hand wax it. I have the werkstat Prime, Acrylic Jett Trigger and the Acrylic Gloss. http://www.werkstat.com/prime.php Would I use the Prime and the Jett Trigger with the 7424, or only one of them? What pads do you reccomend? Thanks

KWorker17 · Wed, May-07-2008, 05:29:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitchesbass

This one of times I used it at the end of last winter. Car came out great imo considering I drive it through all of winter and all the crap.

BTW, this is easily my favorite picture...I can not believe how good that looks..

fitchesbass · Wed, May-07-2008, 05:34:19 AM

That article has some advice on pads. It really depends on the condition of your paint. Every one uses different products based on car color and in my opinion it's somewhat trial and error as to what gets you the best results.

There are some other guys on here that I am sure would not my socks off with how well they detail cars - e.g. CMT, Phil... They might be able to inform you better.

My car is my DD for now. I have had it for 5 years. Some how it made it through college still alive and in pretty good condition. She does have 173k miles on though, so she is getting up there.

Tomorrow more people might be able to recommend products.

fitchesbass · Wed, May-07-2008, 05:36:01 AM

Thanks for the nice comments

Haha, SOME people probably wouldn't agree with you, but hey I make the best with what I could afford when I bought her

catch ya tomorrow.

Wed, May-07-2008, 04:40:13 AM	#1
KWorker17 Brett Favre of M3's Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 25 Posts: 3,349 iTrader: (0) Reputation: 0 Location: Boston	Buffer Help Okay, so I know NOTHING about buffers but I want one. I just need help finding one that fits me. I have read other threads about this, but everyone seems to kind of have an idea of what they're doing. I have no idea. I want a buffer thats going to last me in the long haul. Now I don't even know if this is true, but i've heard if a buffer is used incorrectly, the clear will come right off. Any truth to that? To myself, it looks like a difficult job because I have seen some cars that have been buffed terribly and you can see swirls and lines the buffer left. Is it even a good idea to buy one if you don't know what your doing? Anyone want to throw their in? Please feel free to make fun of me because I feel like the only M3 driver that has no idea what to do when it comes to this... Thanks Edit I've read that the Flex XC 3401 VRG is a good beginers one... __________________ Kevin 99 Coupe "When fast cars become cheap, the wrong type of people buy them and the e36 M3 is one of the biggest victims of this phenomenon" - BMW Car Magazine

Wed, May-07-2008, 04:45:07 AM	#2
fitchesbass Like a carpenter that makes stairs Join Date: Jul 2003 Age: 24 Posts: 14,613 iTrader: (0) Reputation: 0 Location: Arlington, VA	http://www.autopia.org/forum/detaili...-polisher.html join the forum and read this article. That should start you off. __________________ Derek (aka D-rock) 2007 Silver Grey Z4MC "Peaked? Let me tell you something. I haven't even begun to peak. And when I do peak, you'll know, because I'm gonna peak so hard that everybody in Philadelphia is gonna feel it." \|914 Project \| Dune Buggy Project \| Z4MC Review \| Road America Trip \| Vids

Wed, May-07-2008, 04:51:32 AM	#3
thedood Can't touch this Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 11,066 iTrader: (14) Reputation: 0 Location: Savannah	I've been pleased with my Porter Cable 7424... seems to be a very popular choice for its ease of use & resistance to burning paint (since it is a random orbital). __________________

Wed, May-07-2008, 05:01:24 AM	#5
fitchesbass Like a carpenter that makes stairs Join Date: Jul 2003 Age: 24 Posts: 14,613 iTrader: (0) Reputation: 0 Location: Arlington, VA	I have one myself and love it. __________________ Derek (aka D-rock) 2007 Silver Grey Z4MC "Peaked? Let me tell you something. I haven't even begun to peak. And when I do peak, you'll know, because I'm gonna peak so hard that everybody in Philadelphia is gonna feel it." \|914 Project \| Dune Buggy Project \| Z4MC Review \| Road America Trip \| Vids

Wed, May-07-2008, 05:11:55 AM	#6
fitchesbass Like a carpenter that makes stairs Join Date: Jul 2003 Age: 24 Posts: 14,613 iTrader: (0) Reputation: 0 Location: Arlington, VA	This one of times I used it at the end of last winter. Car came out great imo considering I drive it through all of winter and all the crap. __________________ Derek (aka D-rock) 2007 Silver Grey Z4MC "Peaked? Let me tell you something. I haven't even begun to peak. And when I do peak, you'll know, because I'm gonna peak so hard that everybody in Philadelphia is gonna feel it." \|914 Project \| Dune Buggy Project \| Z4MC Review \| Road America Trip \| Vids


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Wed, May-07-2008, 05:27:54 AM	#7
KWorker17 Brett Favre of M3's Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 25 Posts: 3,349 iTrader: (0) Reputation: 0 Location: Boston	That's amazing I didn't know your car is your DD? You wouldn't be able to tell. I currently own Werkstat products and love the way they come out when I hand wax it. I have the werkstat Prime, Acrylic Jett Trigger and the Acrylic Gloss. http://www.werkstat.com/prime.php Would I use the Prime and the Jett Trigger with the 7424, or only one of them? What pads do you reccomend? Thanks __________________ Kevin 99 Coupe "When fast cars become cheap, the wrong type of people buy them and the e36 M3 is one of the biggest victims of this phenomenon" - BMW Car Magazine

Wed, May-07-2008, 05:34:19 AM	#9
fitchesbass Like a carpenter that makes stairs Join Date: Jul 2003 Age: 24 Posts: 14,613 iTrader: (0) Reputation: 0 Location: Arlington, VA	That article has some advice on pads. It really depends on the condition of your paint. Every one uses different products based on car color and in my opinion it's somewhat trial and error as to what gets you the best results. There are some other guys on here that I am sure would not my socks off with how well they detail cars - e.g. CMT, Phil... They might be able to inform you better. My car is my DD for now. I have had it for 5 years. Some how it made it through college still alive and in pretty good condition. She does have 173k miles on though, so she is getting up there. Tomorrow more people might be able to recommend products. __________________ Derek (aka D-rock) 2007 Silver Grey Z4MC "Peaked? Let me tell you something. I haven't even begun to peak. And when I do peak, you'll know, because I'm gonna peak so hard that everybody in Philadelphia is gonna feel it." \|914 Project \| Dune Buggy Project \| Z4MC Review \| Road America Trip \| Vids

Wed, May-07-2008, 05:36:01 AM	#10
fitchesbass Like a carpenter that makes stairs Join Date: Jul 2003 Age: 24 Posts: 14,613 iTrader: (0) Reputation: 0 Location: Arlington, VA	Thanks for the nice comments Haha, SOME people probably wouldn't agree with you, but hey I make the best with what I could afford when I bought her catch ya tomorrow. __________________ Derek (aka D-rock) 2007 Silver Grey Z4MC "Peaked? Let me tell you something. I haven't even begun to peak. And when I do peak, you'll know, because I'm gonna peak so hard that everybody in Philadelphia is gonna feel it." \|914 Project \| Dune Buggy Project \| Z4MC Review \| Road America Trip \| Vids

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