Rotary Buffers and why......

Metabo PE12-175 - 6.4 amp - 5#'s - 700-2200 rpm
Makita 9227-CX3 - 10 amp - 6.6#'s - 600-3000 rpm
Flex L33403 VRG - 11 amp - 4.85#'s - 1100-3700 rpm



Vote it up and why!!!!!! - :headbang:

 

Make a poll.

And Makita because it seems to be the best overall, it's what I use.

 

FLEX, because I love mine.

 

Makita. Smooth, quiet and most reliable.

 

You forgot the Edge rotary.

Me? I'm a Makita guy. It seems just about perfect - one of those tools that makes me smile every time I use it.

 

Makita's my fav.

 

Dynabrade because its better than all of those.

 

Makita but wish it weighed less

 

If that isn't the truth.

 

Makita is my choice because you can run the rpm's down to apply sealants and wax or crank it up to the work horse mode. It's just an all around great machine with great reliability and I really like the color too...:thumb:

 

i have a milwaukee machine and its a pain in the ass to work with.
Don't know if i'm doing anythin wrong but it starts cut an wobble
when i use it with a buff. :shead: But with wool its great a bit heavy
but it feels like a reliable machine a well built machine.

 

Makita as its is the best all around unit .For price,durability,weight and availability

 

the dynabrade is actually really reasonably priced, but used makitas are too cheap to pass on for me. i had a hitachi which was very similar

 

QFT! :worship2:

 

I'm very happy with my Makita purchase. Makes me smile every time I use it. :mounty:

 

Metabo is what I am getting to back up my Makita 9227
Metabo's can overheat and replacing brushes and servicing may be needed more often
Flex - 1100 is too fast to start with IMHO. I start at 600 but sometimes 300 with the makita using the trigger really lightly

 

Makita FTMFW!

 

at 1100 from my experience, it's hard to pick up polish that you laid down on the car too. I like the Makita because it starts at low speed, so as you pick up the polish, it doesn't spit everywhere and make a mess.

 

I just did a black GMC Sierra extended cab 1 step polish the last 2 days with my Flex 3403, and it was a lifesaver. I've been transitioning from a Flex 3401 to the 3403, and my rear would've been handed me if it weren't for the 3403. I like it because it's nice and light and very maneuverable. It does get pretty hot. The high RPMs used to scare me to be honest with you. I get going a little different than most probably in terms of picking up polish. After the pad is primed, I usually use about 3 pea sizeed dots (on a 5.5" pad) and dot it over the section I'm doing, then I'll feather the trigger a little to get it going, and lock int at 1100. After using it for a little while, you just get used to it. I guess the only downside I see with it is that it does run hot, if you get your hand/fingers on the motor housing, it's like touching a pizza pan coming out of the oven.

 

Im guessing you havent used a Milwaukee or dewalt yet. They are both heavier.

Anyways, I have dewalt and after using my friends makita im definitely going to have to make a switch. My main reason is the lower working speed that would really help to refine/jewel/burnish a finish. The soft starting feature is a plus along with the weight to me.

They are all variable speed trigger controlled anyways so it doesnt matter what rpm's their starting speed is. You should be able to pick up polish at any speed as long as you know the technique.

Anybody wanna trade their makita for my dewalt?