Looking for a Rotary Polisher - Recommendations?

Potato pataato. Everyone has something they like and works great for them. There is no "this is the greatest thing since sliced bread" that will be the same for everyone. As MP says, find what works for you and use it often! :buffing:

To the OP, I'm new to the game and have been working with a PC XP for about two years now. I recently picked up a DeWalt 849X and have been practicing on junk panels. I'm very excited about the relative ease of learning curve and the speed at which it can correct paint. Not to mention it is built like a tank. I haven't had the opportunity to use any other machines, but I like my collection so far
 
TundraPower said:
I've had countless rotaries over the years, Flex's, Dewalt's, etc. I have no use for them anymore. They are now outdated, crude, and inefficient. If there is a defect that the 21 with blue pad and Scholl Concepts S3 will not remove quickly and effectively, as a I professional I consider it a candidate for wet sanding or non-repairable. Paul Dalton swore he would never give up his rotary and he no longer uses them. Perhaps you should take up your betting with Mr. Dalton.
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No,the bet was against you. I don't care what Paul Dalton uses. He can charge crazy money and the more power to him. I work on daily drivers with a lot of defects. My rotary + TB wool with M100 or PG will correct damn near anything much faster AND better than the Rupes. Your evaluation of rotaries is inaccurate IMO. I frankly don't care what you use, but I will correct the incorrect statements you make.


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Richy is a 100% correct. Those that think differently are not very proficient with the rotary. Just because you have used a tool for years doesn't mean you know how to use it to it's full potential. A tool is only as good as the tool using it.

Richy I am sure you would beat Paul Dalton as well. Don't understand why people put him in such a high regard when there are others right here that are much better. Plus it was funny how you shut down TundraPower-lol.
 
I asked Nick at Meguiar's. Did they switch to a DA to remove the Holograms? in the video I posted? ^

Then I said oh wait, they probably don't get holograms on a Rotary huh? And he said "yep"

Haha, felt dumb for a second. Lol :)

Congratulations on your new too :props:

Art
 
richy said:
No,the bet was against you. I don't care what Paul Dalton uses. He can charge crazy money and the more power to him. I work on daily drivers with a lot of defects. My rotary + TB wool with M100 or PG will correct damn near anything much faster AND better than the Rupes. Your evaluation of rotaries is inaccurate IMO. I frankly don't care what you use, but I will correct the incorrect statements you make.
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No reason to use harsh language on a public forum that anyone can read, including younger folks. Have a little respect and class. I haven't worked on "daily driver" trash vehicles for a number of years. Sounds to me like you are a little jealous of Mr. Dalton and his success. So far this year my average invoice is $672. What is yours?
 
DCStyle said:
Richy is a 100% correct. Those that think differently are not very proficient with the rotary. Just because you have used a tool for years doesn't mean you know how to use it to it's full potential. A tool is only as good as the tool using it.

Richy I am sure you would beat Paul Dalton as well. Don't understand why people put him in such a high regard when there are others right here that are much better. Plus it was funny how you shut down TundraPower-lol.
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Beat Paul Dalton? Mr. Dalton could get better results with a toothbrush and a can of rubbing compound.
 
TundraPower said:
No reason to use harsh language on a public forum that anyone can read, including younger folks. Have a little respect and class. I haven't worked on "daily driver" trash vehicles for a number of years. Sounds to me like you are a little jealous of Mr. Dalton and his success. So far this year my average invoice is $672. What is yours?
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Well!

The time has come...and I made a decision.

I bought the Makita 9227

Tried a small section on my boot lid with the included wool pad.

Next minute...swirls and holograms galore! ha ha, won't be using that pad again!!

It comes with quite a large backing plate, but its hook and loop. I put on one of my foam pads that I use on my DA polisher. Did a few passes over the swirl effected area and wow.

Results are WAY faster then using a DA, only thing is i need to really work on my technique. The polisher was running away from me!

I think it might have had something to do with me using the incorrect backing plate for the pad (backing plate was to large for my 5" foam pad)

None the less, happy so far!
 
TundraPower said:
I will put Rupes 21 against any rotary any day.
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Wish I were there, or you here. I'd take that challenge. That'd be fun.:buffing::buffing::buffing:

I've been working with a Makita for a few years, it's a very nice machine. I've had the 849X in my hands and it feels like a machine that I'd rather be using for long jobs.

I ran a Rupes 21 down in Northern Virginia long enough to see that It's a lot different than running a traditional DA in terms of the motor speed and orbit size. I really didn't like it and noted faster correction with my HF DA using M-105 and a LC UltraFiber disc.

I'll take a pass and stick with what seems to work better for me. = HF DA + Makita + Flex 3401.
 
TundraPower said:
Beat Paul Dalton? Mr. Dalton could get better results with a toothbrush and a can of rubbing compound.
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Sounds like someone is clearly duped by the high dollar marketing machine that is Miracle detail.

The guy is great I'm sure, but I am just as sure that there's some clown like myself working out of a cheap garage with no film crew that's doing work just as fine.

Just because you have an incredible marketing campaign doesn't mean that swirls disappear faster in your garage.

"Were they magic swirls?" "Did Paul buy his polishers from the same guy that sold Jack his magic beans?" :laughing:
 
Like I said before. I wouldn't detail cars as a professional without a rotary. I'm not into spending 20 hours correcting paint with a PC type machine.

All professional detailers know there is a need for a rotary in some instances. I wouldn't touch hard paint (GM, BMW, VW, Audi) without one.

To the OP, practice makes perfect. Once you get it figured out, you'll absolutely love it. Heavy, deep scratches don't stand a chance.

Just be very cautious when using it, as things can go south very fast. Plastic bumpers can be extremely tricky, they don't transfer the heat like metal does.

Have fun, buff on.

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Booki said:
Well!

The time has come...and I made a decision.

I bought the Makita 9227

Tried a small section on my boot lid with the included wool pad.

Next minute...swirls and holograms galore! ha ha, won't be using that pad again!!

It comes with quite a large backing plate, but its hook and loop. I put on one of my foam pads that I use on my DA polisher. Did a few passes over the swirl effected area and wow.

Results are WAY faster then using a DA, only thing is i need to really work on my technique. The polisher was running away from me!

I think it might have had something to do with me using the incorrect backing plate for the pad (backing plate was to large for my 5" foam pad)

None the less, happy so far!
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Good for you. I run a 5" BP and use 5" or 5.5" pads. I vastly prefer the 5" BP with the rotary. (If you're doing a boat or a really large car, that would change). Black Tuf Buff wool pads are the best I've used. PM me for their source.


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Mikita. is the best one out there and at 225.00 I have 4 of them they are easy to fix also .
 
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