Just started working in the detailing field

Like what the title states......I just recently started working at a BMW Dealership in the detail department. ATM when I'm at work they have the dewalt heavy duty buffer. I was wondering what is a good buffer to buy for personal use at home? I've seen so many but do really know which was is good or which one would fit my needs.

 

Congrats and welcome to detailing.

As far as buffers go, I personaly favour the Metabo and the Makita. Both great tools and you can't go wrong with either one...just my :2cents:

 

is there a model number for those? Which one would you think is cost effective?

 

The Makita 9227C will be cheaper than the Metabo PE12-175. However, the Metabo is a bit lighter which is something that I like. I do intend on purchasing a Makita some time down the road.

 

the Dewalt at my work isn't on the light side either. I have the opportunity to practice polishing today on an M3. I should start bringing my camera to take pics so I can get some CC if I'm doing something wrong.

 

Practise on a M3, I would be pissed if it is my M3 that was your guinea pig. But, good luck and hope it turns out well!!!

 

I think it came out nice until my boss had to redo some areas because I didn't do something right. I think he said something about heating up the clear coat or something I could be wrong so you still see some light swirls but he said at least it looks better now than before. All it takes is more practice with the buffer.

 

damn good job, it looks great.

 

Looks pretty good for your first time with a rotary (from someone who has used a rotary twice...)

 

Does your dealership give full details on all new vehicles?

 

I wouldn't be pissed after seeing those results. Much better than 99% of dealership details from experienced "detailers".

 

Very nice for a first attempt. As far as the polishers go, I've had a Black&Decker and a Makita. I just started using my Flex this week and quite honestly, I don't know that I'll ever use my Makita again. The Flex is just so smooth and well balanced. It is louder than the Makita for sure, but thats what ear plugs are for.

 

Welcome to Detailing Bliss and detailing...That BMW looks great...Good job...Keep up the good work...You will be a pro in no time at all at that dealership...:thumb: