lalaMAX

i am lookin for a mechine polisher with a good price, which one do u guys recommanded?
looking for a speed start from 600 - 1000 RPM...
i know PC's RPM range is from 2500-6000... i think that might be too fast for me... i am new to the world of mechine polish... know nothing about it... i hope i can learn my lesson here... thanx guys!
yah... remember price is one of the main concern coz i am only a student and still on my student loan... but i really love to make my car shine...(my bad habbit for my gf...><)thanx again...

MaxSE03

iTrader: (1)

You can't go wrong with the Porter Cable. You will not burn or scratch your paint with this machine. Well, unless you polish it with sand under the pad. You'll be happy with it! I've had mine for 6 years now without a problem.

Terran

iTrader: (6)

PCs are 2500-6000 OPM as it's an orbital rather than a rotary. The only way you'll hurt your paint with a PC is if you drop it on the car. It is definitely the way to go for a beginner.

Rotories you would want 600-1500 (or maybe 2000), but you can hurt the paint with these, go with the PC.

Bluesbrekr

iTrader: (4)

The Porter Cable is your best choice. You ought to be able to get one for less than $130. You'll also need a backing plate and at least 3 pads. Those will run $40 - $55.

I've had mine for about 3 years. The best detailing investment I've made.

lalaMAX

whats the difference between an orbital and rotary?
sorry for dis stupid question...
if i buy a PC which model should i get?

lalaMAX

forgot to say ===>thanx!

Bluesbrekr

iTrader: (4)

A rotary spins the pad 1 way - in a circle like a grinder. An orbital spins the pad 2 ways - in a circle and also in a random back and forth pattern.

Porter Cable makes 2 orbitals that are virtually identical. The 7424 (marketed as a random orbital polisher) and IIRC the 7336 (marketed as a random orbital sander).