Results 1 to 8 of 8
  1. #1

    Join Date
    Jul 2021
    Posts
    11
    Post Thanks / Like

    Need 7" polisher suggestion

    I need an ok quality dual action DA 7" polisher. It`ll get just DIY type use so it doesn`t need to be as high in quality as say a professional would need. Been spending a lot of $$ lately on tools/equipment so I`m trying to save some here.


    Hopefully there`s something out there around the $100 range. Any suggestions?

  2. #2
    Pay Attention Boy... RTexasF's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    North TX
    Posts
    2,840
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need 7" polisher suggestion

    It may exist but I`ve never seen a 7" DA buffer/polisher. 7"-9" are generally rotary machines. The majority of DA styles are 6" but 5" backing plates are the common recommendations to accept 5 1/4 to 5.5" foam pads. Unless it`s a forced rotation DA smaller backing plates and pads are generally used to assist the machine in turning them.

    I have read that the Harbor Freight DA is decent with a few modifications but I`ve never used one.
    Likes Stokdgs liked this post

  3. #3

    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    New Jersey
    Posts
    13,224
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need 7" polisher suggestion

    This is kind of the standard entry-level polisher: Porter Cable 7424 XP Dual Action Car Polisher Auto Buffer
    Likes Stokdgs liked this post

  4. #4

    Join Date
    Jul 2021
    Posts
    11
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need 7" polisher suggestion

    Thanks for the info. guys. Yes I was wrong about the 7" requirement. Seems like I was thinking more rotary polishers instead of 6" polishers.

    Couple follow up questions.

    What modifications are needed to the HF polisher to get it up to speed? I`m referring to the Bauer 8mm throw polisher.

    8mm Random Orbit 6 in. DA Polisher/Sander

    And what makes the Porter Cable 7424 XP or Griot`s polisher (suggested elsewhere) better than the HF Bauer? If it`s just better build quality (longer lasting) then I`ll probably just end going with the HF to save $, then upgrade later. But if there`s an actual performance upgrade I might consider the Porter Cable or Griot`s.

    Thanks

  5. #5

    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    New Jersey
    Posts
    13,224
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need 7" polisher suggestion

    Seems to me there are plenty of people that enjoy the HF polisher.

  6. #6
    Pay Attention Boy... RTexasF's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    North TX
    Posts
    2,840
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need 7" polisher suggestion

    I remember something about changing the poor-quality grease that the Bauer unit uses. The articles I googled were 6-7 years old so perhaps that has been corrected by the manufacturer.
    Likes Stokdgs liked this post

  7. #7

    Join Date
    Jul 2021
    Posts
    11
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need 7" polisher suggestion

    After some more research it looks like I`m going to get a used Griot`s G9. If I wear it out then I`ll be in a position to get a new one and if I don`t I can resell it for about as much as I put into it.

    Only thing is the used ones offered on ebay don`t come with the wrench. Anyone know how to get one of those thin wrenches? I guess it`s used for changing out the pad.

  8. #8
    dansautodetailing.com Stokdgs's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    NorCal.. Avatar = Swan Lake, Hallstatt, Austria
    Posts
    5,189
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need 7" polisher suggestion

    Quote Originally Posted by Ron Swanson View Post
    After some more research it looks like I`m going to get a used Griot`s G9. If I wear it out then I`ll be in a position to get a new one and if I don`t I can resell it for about as much as I put into it.

    Only thing is the used ones offered on ebay don`t come with the wrench. Anyone know how to get one of those thin wrenches? I guess it`s used for changing out the pad.
    The thin, flat, wrench is used for changing out the backing plate which is screwed into the machine.. The pads are using velcro to attach to the backing plate.
    Here is a wrench that should work with the machine.. They pretty much all use the same, standard, mounting..
    Porter Cable 7424XP Flat Wrench

    Dan F

 

 

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Another " Ghetto" idea .... Long reach polisher...
    By ShawnF350 in forum Everything Else
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 07-16-2015, 05:25 PM
  2. Griot`s Garage 6" RO polisher or Meguiar`s DA polisher for a beginner?
    By xradman in forum Machine Polishing & Sanding
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 01-18-2012, 04:45 PM
  3. Forum Suggestion......."Zainopia"
    By Intercooled in forum Car Detailing
    Replies: 25
    Last Post: 12-02-2007, 11:16 AM
  4. thoughts on the "Makita Two Mode Polisher" versus buying separate machines
    By imported_thecarguy in forum Machine Polishing & Sanding
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 03-18-2006, 06:58 AM
  5. Followup: Using Makita BO4552 "Finishing Sander" as polisher...
    By CRXSi90 in forum Machine Polishing & Sanding
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 06-21-2003, 12:25 AM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •