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gtpaul
02-18-2006, 10:48 PM
Just got my new Hitachi in the mail along with the properautocare advanced pad kit w/backing plate. Can`t wait to take her for a spin.
http://www.gtpaul.com/GTPAUL/Images/hitachi.jpg
BigAl3
02-18-2006, 10:55 PM
congrats! definitely, a great addition to the detailing arsenal. you will have many years of reliable service with that tool. :xyxthumbs
ZaneO
02-19-2006, 02:13 AM
Congrats!
I`ll be adding one of those soon.
imported_Neothin
02-19-2006, 08:07 AM
I got my hitachi rotary and my excel order of pads and BP`s a week or two ago. I`m still trying to find a local bodyshop with an extra hood or something laying around to practice on :(
imported_ajbarnes
02-19-2006, 08:15 AM
I got mine a little while ago also! Very happy with the purchase. However, I`m very sad I haven`t been able to use it yet due to the cold weather over here!! :hairpull
Mikeyc
02-19-2006, 08:59 AM
Did PAC match the $99 price that they have at Coastal Tools?
gtpaul
02-19-2006, 09:33 AM
didn`t know about the price difference at the other place. paid 149 for it
ems154
02-19-2006, 09:52 AM
Coastal Tool actually has it for only $95. Other retailers are charging $150-$200.
Mikeyc
02-19-2006, 09:57 AM
Coastal Tool actually has it for only $95. Other retailers are charging $150-$200.
It`s $95? I was close. I wonder why their price is SO much lower than everyone else`s. This is so cheap I may just order one to keep around. Of course then I`d have to get a test panel to practice on.
ems154
02-19-2006, 10:19 AM
I would ask if there units are NEW or REFURBISHED. I believe they are new.
SilverLexus
02-19-2006, 10:23 AM
Congrats! Please post a review when you have some time with it. :)
gtpaul
02-19-2006, 04:44 PM
I just did a panel on my stored Regal.
I just used it on speed 1, with some FPII. The thing is very comfortable to use, well balanced even when using the handle.
Me likes!
gmblack3
02-19-2006, 11:05 PM
Is this a good backing plate (http://www.prestostore.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?ref=exceldetail&ct=37932&pd=254830) from excel to use with the hitachi?
Could I use the P2 pads that I already have for my PC with the above backing plate and the hitachi?
zippymbr
02-20-2006, 07:30 AM
Congrats, the Hitachi was very easy for me to learn how to use a rotary. Have some fun!