Best Polishers under $100.

jayely1 · 04-11-2011, 03:48 PM

Im looking for a cheaper polisher that still does a good job. Any suggestions?

ZJP · 04-11-2011, 05:52 PM

Porter Cable 7424XP

jayely1 · 04-11-2011, 11:41 PM

Thank you, does look nice. That what you have?

henry418 · 04-12-2011, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ZJP

Porter Cable 7424XP

+1 although it's around 110.

Artmasterx · 04-12-2011, 06:01 AM

Are there any polishers worth buying for under $100? The PC 7424XP is only "cheap" one worth buying, and then you are still looking at another $50+ in decent pads, polish, etc.

I wish I could help, but $100 is asking a lot. Maybe you can find a used PC on eBay?

jayely1 · 04-12-2011, 12:05 PM

Didn't know it mattered so much? Whats the difference between a $30 one and a $200 one?

MediaArtist · 04-12-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jayely1

Didn't know it mattered so much? Whats the difference between a $30 one and a $200 one?

The motor, the vairety of pads available, etc.

I wouldn't use a $30 polisher on my paint.

jayely1 · 04-12-2011, 01:01 PM

The polisher itself would just vary on the motor then? So the pad is more vital then the polisher..

MediaArtist · 04-12-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jayely1

The polisher itself would just vary on the motor then? So the pad is more vital then the polisher..

The cheaper polishers use less powerful, and less reliable (IMO) motors. For a good polish, you want a consistent, uninterrupted polish at a specific RPM. The higher performance motors are proven to provide that. With a $30 Walmart special, I'd be hesitant to say the same thing.

krnnerdboy · 04-12-2011, 01:33 PM

I'd trust a walmart special on my paint, but only b/c it desn't have the power to correct anything. those are pretty much good for waxing only

porter cable w/ surbuf pads seem to do the trick for novice to advanced...regular foam pads on the porter take too much time and pressure.

SHEEDI · 04-12-2011, 01:35 PM

You should invest little more money for your baby,buy good polisher and you will love it ; when you do detail your baby, its one time buy. so go for D A polisher if you are new at detailing.

Artmasterx · 04-13-2011, 02:54 AM

Yes, make sure you get a random orbital or dual action polisher. You can cheaper rotary polishers, but if you are new at it, you are just asking for screwed up paint.

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