Noob: thinking of buying PC buffer...

[snowracer101]

OK, heres the deal, I have a brand new VW gti..not even 3000 miles on her yet, but i really want to buy a PC buffer really bad. The thing is, is my grandpa owns a VW dealership and my cousins all work in the detail dept. and they are very good with buffing so they offerd to buff my car when ever i want for very cheap.

But the thing is is i am a very DIYer. I like to work on my cars,clean them ect. As of right now I have a black and decker polisher... one of those random orbital things, it works good for applying wax and getting small scratches out, but I want something better!
My cousins said they would teach me how to buff if i bought a buffer so right now i am just wondering what I should buy? I would like to buy a whole kit of of like Autogeek or something. I just need some suggestions on what I should buy and what type of products i should buy. Thanks for the help.

Oh and PS. I know since i have a new car i shouldnt have a need for a buffer but i would really like one just incase anythign does come up!

[jeen]

oh im sure that your car has plenty of defects straight from the dealership. were your cousins going to tech you how to use a pc or a rotary?

just a headsup. you might want to see the work that your cousins do in the sun before they teach you how to use a buffer. dealerships are notorious for employing horrible detailers. sure, the cars look great in dim light, but you pull it into the sun and its compounding marks, and holograms galore. i know theyre your cousins, but you may want to inspect their work carefully first.

[BigAl3]

there's no better time than now, to learn how to start taking care of your car yourself. buy the pc, your going to need it sooner or later...

http://www.guidetodetailing.com/arti...p?articleId=47

[ndtechie05]

Mine just arrived today and I am new at this stuff. I am going to use it tonight and see how it goes. I got mine from tropi-care. good deal they have there

[snowracer101]

oh im sure that your car has plenty of defects straight from the dealership. were your cousins going to tech you how to use a pc or a rotary?

just a headsup. you might want to see the work that your cousins do in the sun before they teach you how to use a buffer. dealerships are notorious for employing horrible detailers. sure, the cars look great in dim light, but you pull it into the sun and its compounding marks, and holograms galore. i know theyre your cousins, but you may want to inspect their work carefully first.

yes, ihave checked out their work in the sun, no buff marks or anything, the one is certified by VW for detailing their cars. with a mixture of them teachin me and the tutorials online im sure i can manage, what type of buffer do you guys recomend?

[ndtechie05]

the Porter Cable 7336 (found locally at Lowe's) or the 7424. Both are basically the same but the 7336 is cheaper and has the bigger counterweight. Then get yourself a nice backing plate and set of pads and alsom some good polish.

[jeen]

well thats good to hear. i say pick up a pc, and see how you like that. later down the road, theres always the possibility of purchasing a rotary. no matter what, the pc can always be used as a finish tool, so its always nice to have around. if you keep your car in good shape, i dont see a reason to ever buy a rotary. id rather fork out the extra $50 to get the meguiars labeled pc with the lifetime warrentee. not only that, but it includes a pad, and a backing plate...no doubt it will save you money in the long run.