other then a PC

I was very interested in detailing my car and such, making it shiny and such (i have a bit unhealthy obsession with shiny cars, and shiny things in general

Well anyways, In every single detailing guide I read everyone suggests the PC 7424 as their preferred choice of buffer. This isn't a very expensive buffer but being a full time student paying for my own tuition, apartment, food, car etc.... well you guys know where I'm going with this.
I wanted to ask if any one of you out there had equivalently good results (or close) with a (random orbital) buffer other then the PC 7424, which costs a bit less?

I ran across this and this one on ebay, would you guys recommend them?
Also, Would I be able to fit a bonnet or such on a random orbital sander and use it just the same?
:help:

 

I would honestly wait, save my money and get a PC, i wouldnt mess around with trying to make a better fit...everytime i have ever done that i just waste a ton of money and end up buying what i was trying to substitute for.

 

I would just save up just like I did. It was well worth it.

 

saving up isn't an option for me, I would like to detail my car over the summer, but I will be paying tuition for another 2 years.
I would work extra hours but in this economy its hard to find a second job and my hours at my main job was cut.

if you guys HAD to pick an alternative what would you go with?

 

Not the porta-Cable. That is strickly a wood sander and not a polisher. It would be a waste of money...If you don't have time to save then atleast take a little time to look around. There is alot of options out there. You need to make a sound decision so you can move forward...Maybe someone one the forum has a used PC that would like to sell...:thumb:

 

a used PC sounds like the best option for me.
Which forum should i post in for this?

 

maybe find a used PC ?

 

Sometimes you can find someone selling a used Porter-Cable on eBay. And sometimes you can find someone over at Meguiar's Online willing to sell a used G100 (which is a re-packaged PC but with a lifetime warranty), so it might be worthwhile making a query there in the Sale & Trade section.

Do NOT waste your money on a regular orbital polisher. They are only good for applying and removing waxes. If you really want one of those, you can have my 10" orbital.

 

You know, I got mine from a member over at detailuniversity.com. Since there are guys wanting to upgrade to the Flex, you should be able to find someone to sell you their PC for between 75-100 US. But remember that polishes/pads ain't any cheaper than the machine. You have to factor that in as well.