Revolution In Machine Polishing

**BradE** · 02-11-2002, 04:34 PM

I am in the market for a new vac, and I don`t really want to spend the mega $$$ on the vac n` blo. My local Sears has this on sale for $69.

It`s 12 gallon wet/dry, 5HP and comes with the attachments shown. Seems pretty nice for $69. What do you guys think?

**maxshine** · 02-11-2002, 05:58 PM

(I do a little woodworking - the basis for my opinion)

If you`ll just use it to vacuum the car and maybe garage any brand would be fine. If you`re concerned with sound maybe a Shop Vac QSP - the older Craftsman`s sounded like a jet engine. If you`re concerned with fine dust blowing out the exhaust you may want to add a Gore filter. The 2 1/2 inch hose will be slightly more difficult to use in a car. I think Sears and Shop Vac both come w/6 or 7 ft. hoses. You`ll probably get the same attachments either way. I already posted elsewhere - the Fein from Coastal Tools is really nice about $130.

GoodLuck

**BradE** · 02-11-2002, 06:07 PM

maxshine,

Thanks for your input. I plan on using it for the car mainly (normal cleaning and maybe sucking the water out of carpets and floormats after cleaning) I like the higher horsepower models, want to make sure I have plenty of suction.

**maxshine** · 02-11-2002, 06:19 PM

I can`t tell from the photo but check if the filter is a wet/dry. The Gore filter I mentioned filters down to less than 1 micron and can be used wet also - about $25 @Lowes. Turn it on in the store if possible and see if you can live with the noise.

**bmerjorge21** · 02-11-2002, 07:57 PM

New Craftsman`s are very quiet and you don`t need a Gore filter IMHO. I have a 6.0HP, 16 Gal.

**BradE** · 02-11-2002, 08:34 PM

Thanks Dave. :up I am going to Sears to look at it tomorrow. $69 seems like a pretty good price for a 5HP model. :xyxthumbs

**imported_Eric** · 02-11-2002, 09:15 PM

I have a 4.25 Rigid Model. The hoses are so big and inflexible its not that functional. It is great for drying and for when you remove the carpet. Just sucks (pardon the expression) too hard.

**bmerjorge21** · 02-11-2002, 11:12 PM

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<em class=`bbc`>Originally posted by adc100 [/i]
<strong class=`bbc`>I have a 4.25 Rigid Model. The hoses are so big and inflexible its not that functional. It is great for drying and for when you remove the carpet. Just sucks (pardon the expression) too hard. [/b]</blockquote>I wouldn`t say that they are not fuctional, but they are definetly bulky. Works for me though, but what works for me may not work for you. I will say that one can do just fine maybe even better with a sub 4.0hp model due to the reduced bulkiness of the vac.

**kiltman** · 02-11-2002, 11:20 PM

Showroom look at what Homedepo and Lowes has also.

**imported_Automania** · 12-29-2010, 10:22 AM

I would not exactly call it a revolution as similar machines exist for aircraft polishing but nevertheless it is a new tool for detailers...

Has anyone tried this new tool and can you give us a feed back?

Link removed by Moderator 3

**imported_Flash Gordon** · 12-29-2010, 10:35 AM

No, no one is using this machine :yawn:

BTW.....No links to other e commerce sites Da Rules!

**bmw5541** · 12-29-2010, 10:51 AM

It seems very interesting, but how in the world would it take care of tight spaces like door handles, or under side mirrors?

**imported_Automania** · 12-29-2010, 11:12 AM

I have been hearing positive reports about the machine from 3rd hand sources. I think it has great potential in certain areas of the detailing industry "production type work" maintenance wash and wax, polishing large vehicles, RV`s, large buses etc. This type of work does not require paint perfection but appearance enhancement. The small areas could be polished by hand or small machine. The negatives I see are... it appears to be cumbersome, could cause fatigue and cost of pads are quite expensive. The positive benefits I see is that it covers a large area, you would not have to do much training if you hire helpers, (you would not have wasted time training someone with a buffer) when the leave they still have no skill (lol) a machine operator..

**TABINHA** · 12-29-2010, 11:20 AM

If you cannot provide a link. Then how about a Name.

**imported_Automania** · 12-29-2010, 11:53 AM

I did post a link...but alas moderator has removed. I erroneously thought if this site did not sell the equipment it would be appropo to post a link.

The name of the machine is buffpro//you can google