Trying to find out what this Polisher is.

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I have a friend that works at a local AP store. He said he picked up this Polisher long ago but doesn't use it at all and would give it to me. So, I wanted to check up about it. See what exactly this Polisher is. I want to buy a Porter Cable but want to wait till Xmas so I give my other half a valid reason for spending money :xyxthumbs:. But, since he's gonna give it to me I asked what was it really? He doesn't know besides the name brand and how much they charge for it.

After, sending their company an email asking them for some info about their product and calling the company itself all I get is "It's not a rotary or Orbital" or "It's a Polisher/Sander sir" I'm asking you gentlemen. I understand that some companies will not give out "any" information about their product besides what is on the package but this is bothering me lol.



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I am new, I'm still nothing more than a beginner, and I'm not really sure if this is a novice question what so ever but if anyone can give me any clue to what this product is classified as besides just a polisher? Or, was I just asking to much from this company TradesPro? Either way I'm going to grab this toy from him but just I'm so curious lol.
 
Yeah those are rotary polishers. A couple stores around my area sell a couple of those less expensive/unknown brands. I bought one at one time and took it back cause I really wanted a DA. I would kind of like to pick up another one just to have it if I wanted it.
 
The problem with cheap rotaries is they are heavy and vibrate bad.

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Even if it is cheap & all i was thinking about using it to practice. My neighbor has a trashed Integra that doesn't start. Told me any time i want to practice on it i can.
 
MrCleanit said:
Even if it is cheap & all i was thinking about using it to practice. My neighbor has a trashed Integra that doesn't start. Told me any time i want to practice on it i can.
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That would be great. You can actually see how much pressure and speed are needed to burn through the clear. Check out the edges since they burn quickest. I love using my Flex rotary or cars with issues since I don't have to worry about messing up an expensive paint job.
 
Robert8194 said:
That would be great. You can actually see how much pressure and speed are needed to burn through the clear. Check out the edges since they burn quickest. I love using my Flex rotary or cars with issues since I don't have to worry about messing up an expensive paint job.
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Agreed! That's why im excited to try it.
 
Your polisher looks just like a yellow-colored version of the Harbor Freight rotary polisher/sander. Search around a bit and you'll find a few threads about the HF version. I have one myself and use it regularly. I've had an older, much heavier, US-made polisher for over 30 years and my aging arms and shoulders appreciate it when I grab the HF instead of my old Rockwell on vertical panels. You'll need to keep a thumb close to the speed control wheel, as pressure bogs the cheap polishers down easily. I'd recommend getting yourself a smaller backing plate so you can buy 5.5 to 6 inch pads that would also work on a DA polisher if you acquire one in the future, as well as making it easier to control for a beginner, as opposed to the large pads. As I stated, search around a bit for info, both on the cheap rotaries and rotary polishing in general.
Do some research and have some fun!

Bill
 
BillyJack said:
Your polisher looks just like a yellow-colored version of the Harbor Freight rotary polisher/sander. Search around a bit and you'll find a few threads about the HF version. I have one myself and use it regularly. I've had an older, much heavier, US-made polisher for over 30 years and my aging arms and shoulders appreciate it when I grab the HF instead of my old Rockwell on vertical panels. You'll need to keep a thumb close to the speed control wheel, as pressure bogs the cheap polishers down easily. I'd recommend getting yourself a smaller backing plate so you can buy 5.5 to 6 inch pads that would also work on a DA polisher if you acquire one in the future, as well as making it easier to control for a beginner, as opposed to the large pads. As I stated, search around a bit for info, both on the cheap rotaries and rotary polishing in general.
Do some research and have some fun!

Bill
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Will do. Thanks Bill!

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