Cordless DA Polisher

[CleanIt]

Looking for a decent cordless polisher. It will be used once a year, if that. Was considering the SPTA 20V. It`s pretty inexpensive, which makes me wonder how good it is.

[dgage]

I have a few cordless Flex polishers that I wouldn’t recommend to you due to cost. But I also wouldn’t recommend a cordless polisher for year if the batteries wouldn’t be used for anything else as batteries start to die as soon as they are made. If you already have a Ryobi or similar cordless tool system then I’d see if they have a DA polisher for your battery system. But otherwise,I would not recommend a tool with batteries that will be utilized so infrequently. I’d really recommend a corded polisher such as the Griots series or the inexpensive mainstay, Porter Cable 7424.

[Stokdgs]

What are you going to be using it for?
They sell an electrical powered one too..
Dan F

[CleanIt]

I have a Griot`s corded polisher. It`s fine but was looking for something I could take with me to one of the DIY car wash bays to work on when my garage/driveway is unavailable.

[dgage]

Here’s another thing to think about. With your corded polisher, how long does it take you to polish yearly? You’re only going to be able to get 45-60 min per battery depending on the machine and on how many breaks you take. So you’d only be able to get about 2 hours of polishing done per session assuming two batteries and no way to recharge. It takes me a lot longer to polish.

[Stokdgs]

I have a Griot`s corded polisher. It`s fine but was looking for something I could take with me to one of the DIY car wash bays to work on when my garage/driveway is unavailable.

CleanIt - Ok, I get it ! Thanks..

When I look at that machine, it looks fine, but battery life and actual power under the load is something to consider if you need to..
I only know of 1 person who uses that machine but it is electric powered..

I only use electrical powered machines..

From what I have read on this Forum alone, there seems to be a lot of good feedback about the Flex line of battery powered units, but those German products do cost more for sure..

Good luck with this !
Dan F

[CleanIt]

Thanks Dan and dgage. You helped me make up my mind. I`ll stick with my corded one. It wouldn`t make much sense if I`m only using it once per year.