suggest me a polish machine..first time user

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i am new to detail, is there any polish machine that is good and with a decent price ( around $50 ), also with a 12V cord...i dont have a garage,
also the machine is use with ease and gentle ( wont strip off paint )
i hope someone can answer me, i am going to use christmas money to buy it lol
 
I would save up a little more cash and get a PC, or you can save up a lot more and get the more powerful flex polisher.
 
Know you're anxious to get started on a great hobby.

My advice would be to buy some decent products(look for a package
here on AutoGeek=AG).

Do a good job with what you have, and save your money.

Once you have enough, order one of the Porter Cable packages that come
with the pads, etc.

If you can afford only the porter cable, I would be happy to send you
some Lake Country pads for free to get you started.

"Nothing moves until you do!"
 
You can feel free to contact me off-line, and again, I would be
glad to send you some pads and stuff for free.
 
Your not going to find a name brand orbital in that price zone. Saving up is probably the best advice given until at least the PC or Megs G110 can be purchased. Dont get one of those big head buffers with no speed control, all they do is spread wax IMO.
 
ok i am saving up, what is the average price of a good polisher??
 
I agree with everyone else, save up and get a good polisher.

A lot of people who step up to a machine polisher are worried about removing paint, but in order to remove swirls, scratches, and oxidation, that is what needs to happen. Just know that polishers like the Porter Cable or G110, are very mild, and when used with a light cleaner polish, actually only remove very small amounts of paint. ;)

Rasky:cheers:
 
which is better??? porter 7424 or g110??

i have a silver car
 
PC has a longer and bulletproof reputation, you will find few that failed and most have had theirs for 5 years without issue. The G110 is newer, has a little more power, but already seen some complaints on motor brushes. It does seem that Megs warranties the G110 well. If you can afford to wait, the Flex is the machine everyone wants but twice the initial price outlay.
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
PC has a longer and bulletproof reputation, you will find few that failed and most have had theirs for 5 years without issue. The G110 is newer, has a little more power, but already seen some complaints on motor brushes. It does seem that Megs warranties the G110 well. If you can afford to wait, the Flex is the machine everyone wants but twice the initial price outlay.
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flex is too much to me, i just have some swirl and want to remove it, also wanna buy a polisher for my gf because she get tired everytime when helping me to buff the wax out lol

i am thinking of the PC...is there any used that selling on this site???

one more stupid question : i dont have a garage so in order to use the PC i need to buy a 12V to 110 converter???? is it possible and is it dangerous?
 
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I would suggest saving some more and searching the classifieds on some boards. I picked up a brand new PC for $80 from a classified section.
 
just becareful buying used, you save 20-30 dollars max and have no warranty or authorized vendor to help you if unit goes bad. I too have seen some using converters with PC and never heard of issue, but follow directions and always heed the manufacturers suggestion.
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
just becareful buying used, you save 20-30 dollars max and have no warranty or authorized vendor to help you if unit goes bad. I too have seen some using converters with PC and never heard of issue, but follow directions and always heed the manufacturers suggestion.
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i am getting afraid of the converter will burn out easily, also the PC
 
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