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Dana67Dart

Dana67Dart

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I need a buffer to cut and buff the oxidized 35 year old paint job.

I tried a HF special, what a joke. I use to have one that had true variable speed, and that's what I'm looking for. The HF special was variable but always started at full speed, apply a little pressure and it would slow down.

Not looking to spend much over $100.00

Thoughts?
 
I have this one, by Meguiars.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009IQZ3E/?tag=fabo03-20

I think they have a new model now. I've had mine for a long time and it works very well. Always works when I need it and does a good job. Like I said, I don't think they make "that" one anymore, but they do have an updated model.
 
i have a variable speed makita that i really like.
 
Dewalt has some nice ones. You might want to check into renting one especially if you may not use it much. $100 doesn't get you much quality.
 
Not getting much that's worth a shot and will last for 100 bucks these days. Probably better off coughing up the cash and taking to a professional.
 
Dana67Dart said:
I need a buffer to cut and buff the oxidized 35 year old paint job.

I tried a HF special, what a joke. I use to have one that had true variable speed, and that's what I'm looking for. The HF special was variable but always started at full speed, apply a little pressure and it would slow down.

Not looking to spend much over $100.00

Thoughts?
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What color is the paint you are trying to buff out? If it's a light color, you can try washing the whole car with a terry cloth rag and some Comet in the green can. It clearly states it will not scratch delicate surfaces. It's much different than a course scouring powder like Bon Ami.

I've washed dozens of faded light colored cars with the stuff over the past 40+ years, and people are in disbelief that I didn't spend hours machine polishing the cars when they see them.

Work in the shade doing small sections using circular patterns and rinse well as you go. For the disbeliever's, try a small section down low on a light colored car, before you knock it.
 
jbc426 said:
What color is the paint you are trying to buff out? If it's a light color, you can try washing the whole car with a terry cloth rag and some Comet in the green can. It clearly states it will not scratch delicate surfaces. It's much different than a course scouring powder like Bon Ami.

I've washed dozens of faded light colored cars with the stuff over the past 40+ years, and people are in disbelief that I didn't spend hours machine polishing the cars when they see them.

Work in the shade doing small sections using circular patterns and rinse well as you go. For the disbeliever's, try a small section down low on a light colored car, before you knock it.
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What about a red/maroon color?
 
RustyRatRod said:
What about a red/maroon color?
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Use caution on dark colors. I tried doing a maroon colored car once and had a photo-chemical reaction. I made the mistake of sprinkling the Comet directly on the car instead of onto the wet, terry cloth towel.

Be sure to try an inconspicuous test area down low on the body or other less obvious spot.
 
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