harbor freight polisher?

**Blackmirror** · 03-29-2002, 02:27 PM

I am gonna get one of these soon. How long will they last? I think this mitt would be good for a black car. I hear it is really easy to use and glides easy too. How would you clean it after using it? can it be put in the washer or do you prefer to wash by hand and air dry?

**Solaria** · 03-29-2002, 02:56 PM

Was it by hand only. If you throw it in the machine it will destroy the wash mitt in a short period. I wash it with woollite.

**old_gonzo** · 03-29-2002, 05:12 PM

I rarely hear any positive feedback from the use of sheepskin washmits, especially when used on Black.

Have you considered a 100% cotton wash mit or 100% cotton covered wash sponge? In my opinion, they are a safer bet.

**BradE** · 03-29-2002, 09:04 PM

I have to agree with arcticwhite here. Using a Sheepskin mitt on a black car is taking a big risk that might result in major swirl city. Black cars need to be handled with extreme care, I would go with cotton as the safer choice. :up

**31st330i** · 03-29-2002, 09:23 PM

and the Viking brand 100% chenille mits are (one of) the best?

**imported_Wes** · 03-29-2002, 10:45 PM

If CMA is sourceing cotton mitts from Vikings then I think you are close

**Blackmirror** · 03-30-2002, 09:09 PM

It`s a good thing I didn`t get a sheepskin mitt. I been using chenille cotton mitts. Was just curious if sheepskin would do a better job at cleaning. Now I`m sticking with cotton mitts. thanks guys

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**jyphotog** · 06-28-2011, 10:22 AM

Are these any good? They are low priced! At least for a beginner?

http://www.harborfreight.com/7-inch-...der-92623.html

**SIDetailing** · 06-28-2011, 11:00 AM

Never really trusted tools and such from HF. So I couldn`t tell yea. I know I wouldn`t do it.

**imported_gewb** · 06-28-2011, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by jyphotog

Are these any good? They are low priced! At least for a beginner?

http://www.harborfreight.com/7-inch-...der-92623.html

Not too bad for a beginner, limited use, or one-time trash project. Just remember it`s 1/10th the cost (or less) of a high quality polisher so don`t expect silky-smooth, quiet, vibration-free use.

Purchase a 6" backing plate. Also look for a HF 20% off a single item coupon. Consider the replacement option for around $3.

Regards,
GEWB

**Chas** · 06-28-2011, 01:35 PM

I bought one thinking I was being clever and not having to pay over $200 for a rotary but boy was I wrong. I bought it and it immediately was trash. It`s definitely good for those looking to hammer down the basics but with the slightest pressure it will stop and the balance on it is terrible. You can feel the poor quality in it. I immediately bought a Makita and its the best detailing investment I ever made.

Moral of the story if you want to get a quality product, save the money and put it towards a quality polisher, you`ll be happy in the long run. Hope this helps!

**Trans1998AM** · 06-28-2011, 01:57 PM

I have one. I bought it when i decided to step up from the porter cable I have. It was used ALOT! and i never really had any problems with it. I had to replace the brushes on it but thats about it. People always bad mouth it. I do own a flex rotary polisher and I do like it. the HF polisher is much lighter but does bog some when putting pressure down. just get a good quality backing plate and pads and you are good to go. And if you do not like it just take it back.

**Nth Degree** · 06-28-2011, 02:51 PM

I bought one when I first started out. It is decent for minor use, hobbyist, etc. I keep it around as a backup in case my Makita quits in the middle of a job. If you are using it for more than 1 or 2 cars per year it is worth spending the extra money on a good polisher.