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I tried searching and it seems no matter what I try, I can't find (through the search function) any threads about AIOs. Is there one that stands out as the best? What does everyone like? Just got a DA because my shoulder can't wax by hand anymore and really don't have time as it is to detail...

I did also order the McKee's pad cleaner and a spur for my wool but I forgot to order a brush for the foam pads. I saw how to use a towel or compressed air to clean up the pad if need be, but how stiff or soft of bristles (maybe compared to a toothbrush) do I need for on the fly and or for...

Thanks for everyone's help! I already ordered and here's what I decided on and why... 12 pack LC flat. I chose these because from what I'm learning, you want a good amount of pads while working. Also, because I wanted to keep price down since I'm not sure how much I'll be able to use. I am sure...

Also, I would love to get the LC thin but I don't want to invest the extra money when they might not get used very often. I'm​getting these pads to make my life easier for when I do have time to clean and wax a vehicle. Shoulder can't do it anymore...can't even hand was 1 car anymore. Also to...

2 of my cars sit in the garage. One does not see rain unless it comes out of nowhere! The other usually doesn't see rain either but not a big deal if it does. Then there are 2 that see the weather. The last one is my Boat that I would want to only wax it with the DA. I do have a trashed work...

After looking a while last night, I am leaning towards the 12 pack of LC flat pads. 4 of each, orange, white and black. I'm thinking this so I have enough to do a vehicle halfway nice all at once, I'll have what I need. I don't have time to do a panel at a time. Does that combo sound good? I can...

I can use some help picking out 5.5" pads for PC DA. I am new to the DA (only had an orbital before) so I have no idea what to get? At first I bought the deluxe 6.5 ccs package but have been told I don't want a pad that big, that I really want 5.5" pad with 5" backing plate. So then I thought...

I have a dwp849x for the boat. A buddy gave me the DA so I wanted to see how it would handle compounding a boat. From what I am hearing, a DA really isn't strong enough to compound gel. That's fine because I have a rotary and now I know what a DA will and won't do. The biggest problem now is...

That's not good. I was hoping to not have to return/exchange that kit. I figured it might not be the best but it would be good enough for playing around with. I guess in all reality I didn't need everything that came. I just need the smaller backing plate and a compound, polish and wax pad. I'll...

Any opinions on if the deluxe foam pad kit was the right choice for a newbie that is playing around when time permits? It has the 5" backing plate with the 6.5" ccs pads.

I was just trying the HF to see what it could do. It was basically given to me. I was told just to hold on to it and that if they need it back, they know where to find it. I like to have my own stuff and that is why I was asking because I was thinking about buying the PC. I guess for as little...

Is this machine worth it or get something different? Here's my scenario and I know it's not apples to apples but should be pretty close. I got a chance to try a friends HF dual action (yes I know, not a supporter and not as nice) but very close from what I read. I got a neighbors boat to play...

I'm not looking to invest in a bunch of pads for each machine. That's why I didn't know if there was a good size to interchange between the two. I guess it doesn't matter that much since I really only need a wool pad for the DeWalt since I will be using a diminishing compound (power one totally...

Only 4697 typhoon's produced and 2995 syclones. I wanted either as a collector (probably typhoon because of how tall I am) but talking to people, it doesn't sound like they will be worth much money in the future. Even on a syclone/typhoon forum, most said their not going to be a collector car.

Sorry, just noticed this is probably in the wrong section. Mods, please move to appropriate section if needed. Thanks

Hi, I'm going to be buying a DeWalt 7"/9" rotary and a friend is giving me a 6" harbor freight dual action. I plan on using the rotary to compound my Boat and possibly polish. I would use the harbor freight for possibly polish on the boat but definitely for wax. I would not use the rotary on my...

Thanks for all the feedback everyone...Keep it coming because I am torn? I'm sure they are equally as good, just not sure if in the long run, one would be better than the other? One dumb question that popped into my head after comparing them closer is the warranty. Does this have any indication...

Sorry, I have not seen how body shops put their tools to the test, but I'm sure their not easy on them! This may seem like an unimportant to most since they are both similar, but I take care of my things so they last. I try and research so I can be informed to make the best decision possible to...

Hi, new here. Looking to by a rotary for compounding and polishing my boat (mostly gel). Of the Makita and DeWalt, Which would be the best choice? I was leaning towards the DeWalt because the 12 amp motor and from Mr. Phillips write-up between the 849X and 9227 but have noticed Makita has since...