What if I didn't want to buy a PC?

[PCGUY112887]

Say I didn't want to buy a PC, has anyone made anything that just attaches to say your standard power drill to do the same thing?

May be harder to use but seems like you could do the same job, especially when your poor like me

[natebood]

I don't think you could distribute the pressure evenly doing something like that. Plus it wouldn't be "dual-action."

[RTexasF]

There are some drill attachments but they are intended for cleaning/shining smaller areas such as wheels, toolboxes, and the like. The only substitute for the PC that I'm aware of is elbow grease......even then it's all but impossible to maintain an even pressure on large surfaces to acquire the desired outcome.

There are some advanced hand applicators (here's an example: http://www.pinnaclewax.com/polishing-pal.html) that may help but they are a poor substitute for the Porter Cable. Certainly those more knowledgeable (99.9% of those here) will offer some sound advice.

[TnM6i]

High speed drills are not intended to be used for buffing your car, regardless of what type of pad you use. The high speed can cause paint burns in no time, even if you are careful. Also, with a drill there is no lock on the trigger so the speed will always be changing. It's just not a good idea to use a drill. The PC is safe because of the random orbit action. It doesn't spin in a circular motion like a rotory polisher or a drill does. Save your pennies and buy a PC. You'll never forgive yourself if you attack your car with a drill and some cheap buffing attachment.

[JohnZ3MC]

I did see a reference to drill attachment that duplicated a dual action buffer. I saw the picture too and it looked like a quality product, the only two problems were: $149 approx. on sale and Lowe's sell the Porter Cable for as low as $67.
The other huge problem was the fact that most drills (not Milwaukee) have plastic/delrin gears and are doomed to gear failure with hard use.
I'm sure I could hunt up the reference for you if you had big bucks to spend but you sound like you'd want better value for your dollars.
-John C.

[Five Star]

if you cant afford a D/A polisher stick to using your hand

[percynjpn]

Originally Posted by Five Star

if you cant afford a D/A polisher stick to using your hand

Yes, you can't get yourself into too much trouble using your hand! Be sure to use cotton terry pads or towels for more aggressive polishing, instead of foam or MF.

Hey, Five Star, I'm originally from Longmeadow! Small world, eh?

[Five Star]

Originally Posted by percynjpn

Hey, Five Star, I'm originally from Longmeadow! Small world, eh?

It sure is a small world.. ever need anything from home, drop me a pm, I'm in the Longmeadow area frequently.

[percynjpn]

Originally Posted by Five Star

It sure is a small world.. ever need anything from home, drop me a pm, I'm in the Longmeadow area frequently.

Thanks very much! I appreciate it.

Todd