any experience with the Vector 7 in. Polisher/Sander?

thecarguy · 04-28-06, 06:05

Pep Boys has a sale on the Vector 7 in. Polisher/Sander:

* 6’ heavy duty cord
* Low speed 1000 rpm for polishing
* High speed 3000 rpm for sanding
* 11 amp motor
* Locking trigger
* Including 1 cloth bonnets
* Variable speed dial control

for $40. I know it's not a Dewalt or Makita but the price is right and the specs look fine, plus it has a two year warranty.

Any thoughts on it or experience with it?

Scottwax · 04-28-06, 06:36

Saw that too and I am also curious. Great price and Pep Boys is right down the street from me.

SpoiledMan · 04-28-06, 06:45

Not all polishes work at 1000 RPM so that might create a problem.

thecarguy · 04-28-06, 07:30

you mean some polishes need slower speeds? I believe it is variable speed between 1000 - 3000 RPM

SpoiledMan · 04-28-06, 10:16

Yes, some will require some variation in speed as product, pad and surface will dictate how the well a polish/compound will repsond. I don't want to sound like money has no value but for a little more than $100 you can have a nice machine that is lightweight and powerful in the Hitachi from Coastal Tool.

thecarguy · 04-28-06, 10:40

Yes, I looked at that one as well although I did not see it for only $100 - that's a good deal. I looked at the PC 7336 at Lowes for $109. But I Keep coming back to 3 things I have read and talked to others:

1 - A PC is not always enough
2 - A PC definitely takes longer than a buffer for the same work
3 - Body shop people tell me that a rotary is not really that hard to learn to use

So I am still at a loss as to which way to go. I will likely only do mine and friends - not likely a business so I do not want to spend $$$ on equipment. I want one machine that can handle most everything I will come across and that seems to be the rotary.

Thoughhts?

mr.ikon · 04-28-06, 06:20

i own one myself. didnt get it for 40 buck but i wish i had. seems like a great tool to me.