How to pick the right cordless drill?

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Hi geeks,

I'm going to get a cordless drill, purposes are restoring headlight and polishing wheels.

But there are so many types of cordless drills and i don't which one suits me the best...


I would probably go for Dewalt, because i saw Mike using one in this video :laughing:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvAOpx6qMcs]How To Restore Faded, Yellow and Cloudy Headlights - YouTube[/video]


So my questions are
1. When it comes to picking a drill, the higher the RPM, the better it is?

2. Let's say if i will be using Flitz Metal Polish on a Büff Ball, and the instructions recommend 2000 RPM to get the best results. Does that mean i won't get the job done if the drill can only go to maximum 1400 RPM?
The Flitz Super Mini Bff Ball is a smaller version of the original Flitz buffing/polishing ball. Polish metal, plastic, and paint.
Because price-wise there is quite a big difference between a maximum 1400 RPM drill and a maximum 2000 RPM drill...


Please share your thoughts
:thankyousign:
 
IMO I think it'd be more effective if you got a corded one cause you won't have to constantly charge battery's and you'll maintain the same rpm unlike a battery op one due to the charge depleting. But I have used a snap on cordless one and man that thing is a beast.

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As long as it's a major brand; Milwaukee, Dewalt, or Makita, it'll work great and last. Just make sure you get one with a Lithium Ion battery pack, no Nickle Metal Hydride. And i would suggest getting a hammer drill as it increases it's usefulness.

I prefer Milwaukee and have a M12 cordless hammer drill with the larger battery pack and it's a beast.
 
I install office furniture for a living and a cordless drill is my main tool. I've used almost every major brand out their. Dewalt and Makita are the best. A couple of things you have to think about, the weight of the drill and how long the batteries will last. You cant go wrong with the Makita's, one of my favorite drill's, only down fall is the charger is big (I have to carry my tools on bus's and train's) and the rpm's are a little slower than others. The one I have now is the dewalt 20 volt, 1.5 lithium ion. This drill is very light, fast rpm's and has a small charger. The battery life isn't to bad, but once you start putting it under heavy load, they die fast. The one that Mike is using is a little to heavy for my taste, but if you're only gonna be using it for a short amount of time it's ok. If it were me, I would get a corded one for headlights. Good luck on your search.
 
When buying a cordless drill look for the lightest and strongest.
Makita and some new DeWalts are the best right now.
But buy when they're on sale and you'll get a great deal.
Also make sure you get more then one battery so you'll always have power.
 
My recommendation would be the DeWalt. I work in the remodeling business and by my personal experience using DeWalt products almost everyday. I can tell you they make a great product. Definitely look online to see if you can catch something on sale. Here in St. Louis, MO Home Depot and Lowe's seem to have them on sale often.

If you are only going to use it for headlight restoration here is one that Home Depot has on sale for $99. Believe it or not this is a very good drill and will last a long time even with some abuse. DEWALT 18-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2 in. Compact Drill/Driver Kit-DC970K-2 at The Home Depot

Don't know much about other brands because I have never really used them, strictly a DeWalt person here. This is and 18 volt drill and will have good battery life. It is not as lightweight at the Li Ion ones ut with the new technology and lighter weight also come a price.

Hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions about DeWalt.

Alby
 
I love my Makita impact and drill kit I purchased on Amazon... it works amazing. The battery last a very long time and the charger is very fast. Besides, you get two batteries...so just have both of them fully charged for the job. I only use one for a headlight restoration and it can do several more.
 
I own a headlight restoration and mobile detailing business and I prefer the cordless for the sanding steps but I use a corded skil brand drill because of the 2500 rpm's I can get out of it. Just like polishing paint you need some speed to "burnish" the lense to polish them out correctly. I use 3m compound and machine polish to restore them also.
 
Geeks, this is what i got in the end =)
 
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