Aloha Detailing- Festool RO 150 FEQ

Kmhawaiidh · 04-17-08, 07:37

Finally took the leap and bought one! It was a tough decision! BUT....... Totally worth it! I've been primarily using a Makita BO6040 for most jobs. and a 9227 for major corrections. And before that a PC, Cyclo, and I've also tried the Flex. The Festool is incredible! Smooth, lots of power, ergonomic, balanced. The only thing I did notice it has has a high pitch sound which is pretty loud.

It was snowing yesterday so I set up a Chevy door that I used for PDR and tested it out. The door had some deep scratches, waterspots, and swirls. In the Rotex rotary motion (Forced rotation) It removes deep scratches quickly, it is also alot more controllable than my BO6040 in the same mode. The Festool is really smooth and powerfull in this mode I started out in #6 using orange pad w/Extreme cut, then #4 with 106FF. It seems like it leaves a depth and shine my BO6040, PC, or Flex couldnt achieve.(could be all in my mind because the $$$ I spent)

In the Eccentric mode (Random Orbit) it also alot more smooth and powerfull compared to the others I've used.

The Festool is simply awesome!
Sorry pics not to good

Closeup of scratch

CaptinFocker · 04-17-08, 07:39

Glad to hear you like the festool. I sell them at work and the Germans really know their stuff. I always dream when i pick that one up at work.

Kmhawaiidh · 04-17-08, 07:46

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Originally Posted by CaptinFocker

Glad to hear you like the festool. I sell them at work and the Germans really know their stuff. I always dream when i pick that one up at work.

It is such an Incredible machine, built so well, I guess its like they say " You get what you pay for" I wish I got one before!

CaptinFocker · 04-18-08, 09:54

we actually had two festool reps in straight off the boat, and let me tell you, you can do some amazing things with them.

jdubb12 · 04-18-08, 02:05

where can you get them?

2MnyToys · 04-18-08, 04:05

What kind of pads are you using with the Festool?

CaptinFocker · 04-18-08, 04:29

most hardware stores will carry them. not sure though cause there alittle on the expensive side. festool is a high end brand. cant speak for pads though

SuperBee364 · 04-18-08, 04:37

Totally off topic, sorry...

CaptinFocker, which model Focker do you Captain?

F28? F100?

Edit: Mods, we're not being disgusting, promise... it's aviation related.

tdekany · 04-18-08, 04:51

The afters look excellent. How much did you get it for? Does it replace the 9227 for YOU?

CaptinFocker · 04-18-08, 04:57

very funny super but head. I spelt it with 1 t so ha, please dont ban me. But in all seriousness I work for a hardware store that retails festool. I dont have the money to pony up for one.

tdekany · 04-18-08, 05:06

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Originally Posted by CaptinFocker

very funny super but head. I spelt it with 1 t so ha, please dont ban me. But in all seriousness I work for a hardware store that retails festool. I dont have the money to pony up for one.

So you stole it?

Just kidding.

I assume they gave you cost? Not many store will do that. How much do you sell it for in your store?

CaptinFocker · 04-18-08, 05:22

<------dosent have a festool, just chimed in cause i was messing with them today. Um dont know about price. I'll look tomorrow just for kicks.