Anyone use a milwaukee polisher?

I picked this up at Ace Hardware today in need of a new polisher. I am curently polishing out a boat and my Makita craped out. Milwaukee was the only poliher they caried and i have heard great thing about milwaukee. i am curious if anyone uses the milwaukee or has tried one out and what your thoughts are. I still have time to take it back for those who have bad expirences with it.


Amazon.com: Milwaukee 5460-6 7-Inch/9-Inch Polisher with Electronic Speed Control: Home Improvement

 

I've never used any other rotary other than my Metabo.

Hmm, maybe I should purchase a backup rotary, hehe. I suppose I could purchase another Metabo but maybe I should give the Makita 9227C a shot instead.

 

I have one and although its heavier than most buffers it is also more powerful than any other buffer I ever use. I always use it when heavy compounding or removing 1200 grit sanding scratches. I love the slow start, which gives you a oportunity to spread the compond/polish lightly before buffing. I also own a "knock off" 5460 that was obviously manufactured by Milwaukee. Their tools are not cheap, but they seem indestructible. I've had my 5460 for about 6-7 years now.

BTW... Plan on your forearms growing about 2" after using this tool for a while. It is a serious forearm workout when buffing out lower panels especially on sports cars.

 

HI,Yukonon22. Dana Taylor from (TM) I have been Professionaly Detailing 4 (20)yrs plus.From Compounding, Polishing, Glazing; wool to foam pads the milwaukee is the only wheel I use. there are those whom do not know are use the wheel because, it is on the Heavy side, but i can wheel with one hand with it.and U don't have to applie great pressure to it like other wheels because they R so light(Makita)From American 2 Exotics it is the only one in this hand; Undispurted Champion, period IMO It is basically Bullit Proof!!!!, the only things that will and go wrong R the Bushing(easy to change) and the powercord. May U abd your Family have a GREAT weekend. PEACE

 

Wow my brother just gave me this very polisher. Guess I better consider myself VERY lucky.

 

i having been looking at the metabo and it looks like they make quality tools.

Thanks, im looking foreward to using this machine. I first picked it up and couldn't believe how much heavier it was than my makita.

And ive been looking for a new forearm workout! :mounty:

Thank you. The thing definitely looks bulletproof. It nice the power cord is interchangeable too.

Thats a nice gift from your brother. My dad bought mine for me. He wasn't too happy his makita took a dump, but i was as i am pretty new too this detailing thing and as we all know it exciting to get new detailing gear. My only problem is i ordered an air polisher so i am going to have a hard time choosing between tools.

 

I have one that is a little over thirty years old and all metal, makes the dewalt 849 feel like a feather. Milwaulee makes very good tools and you should be very happy with your purchase. The one I have works perfect, hardly ever use it since I have two Black and Deckers that are slightly lighter and are over twenty years old and work just as good as the day I bought them. You will get used to the weight very quickly and notice the weight of the buffer will actually help you with correction.

 

Thanks you for your input. the makita was my dads and about 20 years old. Its older than me! And today overheated and its shot now

 

RIP Makita