Rotary

[sofresh]

Sup everyone, I currently have a Flex 3401, Its a little slow for me and it takes too long for the job. I`m thinking about getting a rotary and some old hoods to practice on.



What rotary should I get? Ill pay up to 350 for one.

[junior_golfer]

Makita 9227 c. I`m about to buy one....heard they`re EXCEPTIONAL!

[blkacgsr]

I love my Makita. I would buy another one if I had to.

[Legacy]

Makita or a DeWalt.

[PorscheGuy997]

Yeah, if you are just starting out, the Makita 9227C or DeWalt DW849 are great to use.



Once you have used the rotary for a while, then you can pick one of the high end rotaries. But for now, go with a DeWalt or Makita.

[garyo]

Does anyone know who has the best price on the Makita?

[KnuckleBuckett]

Yeah, if you are just starting out, the Makita 9227C or DeWalt DW849 are great to use.



Once you have used the rotary for a while, then you can pick one of the high end rotaries. But for now, go with a DeWalt or Makita.





High end rotaries? I thought the Makita and DeWalt was one.

[carlsson]

One of the better deals out there. Very reliable seller.



eBay Motors: Makita 9227CX3 Polisher w/2 Pads and Tote Bag $169.95 (item 300311561166 end time May-06-09 14:42:43 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Makita-9227CX3-Polisher-w-2-Pads-and-Tote-Bag-169-95_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZQ7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a 1Q7c294Q3a30QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14Q2el1262QQha shZitem300311561166QQitemZ300311561166QQptZMotorsQ 5fAutomotiveQ5fTools)





eBay Motors: Makita 9227CX5 Professional Buffer/Polisher Pkg Deal!!! (item 350193987753 end time Apr-30-09 08:50:29 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Makita-9227CX5-Professional-Buffer-Polisher-Pkg-Deal_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZQ7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q 3a1Q7c294Q3a30QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14Q2el1262QQ hashZitem350193987753QQitemZ350193987753QQptZMotor sQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools)

[eddie926]

If you`re not an eBayer, Tyler Tool currently has them on sale for $199



Makita Polisher - Makita 9227CX3 7" Electronic Sander-Polisher Includes FREE Bag and Polishing Pads (http://www.tylertool.com/mak927elsan.html)



If you use the code mak0715 at checkout they`ll give you another $10 off.



They also have free shipping right now for anything over $99, so basically $189 delivered.



You can buy reconditioned ones from them pretty cheap too, but they`re out of stock right now.



Autogeek.net has their price matching guarantee, so you might be able to get the same deal from them.

[imported_Ivan Rajic]

Yeah, if you are just starting out, the Makita 9227C or DeWalt DW849 are great to use.



Once you have used the rotary for a while, then you can pick one of the high end rotaries. But for now, go with a DeWalt or Makita.




High end rotaries? I thought the Makita and DeWalt was one.



I think he`s talking about something like Flex or Metabo but I would never replace my Makita with those... I want to try them just to see what all the fuss is about, but if Makita is perfect for me, why change

[sofresh]

makita looks like a nice one.



Metabo is a little higher



Whats the differents between the two?



Do pros use Makita?



I will probably just keep the flex for sealant, glaze, wax and use the rotary for polishing.



How come some people use a rotary for correction then use a FLex 3401 to finish up? Can you finish with a rotary? I think the flex is way too slow to polish.



Thanks!



Looking at makita or metabo stil need inputs between the two

[sofresh]

Can you use makita after a fresh paint job then colorsanding

[imported_Jakerooni]

Yes almost every pro I know (and most pro`s on this board) use the makita. it`s just a good machine. I like my Dewalt better for more difficult jobs but the Makita will finish better IMO.

[PorscheGuy997]

High end rotaries? I thought the Makita and DeWalt was one.



The Makita is a very nice tool and I`ve owned two.



I was referring to the Flex, Fein, Festool, and Metabo as some of the `high end` and expensive rotaries. But, you don`t have to spend a fortune to get a quality polisher.

[Flashtime]

I was using a Dewalt 849 for many years. This unit must be at least 10 years old

and i got it second hand. It`s still in decent working order...but the Makita feels

much easier as it is lighter. The build quality isn`t as robust, but the weight

difference is considerable. It`s a better - work all day - choice IMO.