Which is better to use a pneumatic orbital polisher like the Florida pneumatic model #FP-888 or the electrical PC 7424. If you are recommending either, have you personally use the one you are recommending.
Which is better to use a pneumatic orbital polisher like the Florida pneumatic model #FP-888 or the electrical PC 7424. If you are recommending either, have you personally use the one you are recommending.
Ron Bowen-always trying to learn and improve my skills of the trade, 2003 Chevy Tahoe, Charcoal Metallic
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~One man’s opinion~
I have both an electrical and a pneumatic PC orbital (I sometimes detail at other peoples garage and they don’t often have access to an air supply)
Preference Pneumatic, lighter, no heat transfers.
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Thanks for the information! The pneumatic orbital is dual action, does this mean it will not burn the paint as the Porter Cable states?
Ron Bowen-always trying to learn and improve my skills of the trade, 2003 Chevy Tahoe, Charcoal Metallic
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Originally posted by bigguy
Thanks for the information! The pneumatic orbital is dual action, does this mean it will not burn the paint as the Porter Cable states?
See that`s the question...does anyone make a random orbital pneumatic polisher. I would buy one in a second if they did...otherwise I`ll stick with the PC.
We have a DA that`s air powered back in the warehouse. I`ll have to find out the brand name/model.
It`s lighter, no doubt about it.
forrest
Endus - FYI
In the griots garage catalog (I don`t see it listed online), they offer a pneumatic version of the porter-cable DA polisher. It looks to be very compace and lightweight.
-Tom
Yes, the pneumatic version is fine.
Get you a honkin` air compressor with a humongous tank.
Realistically, detail shops can`t justify the cost of a LARGE compressor and tank. How many times per day will you need that power?
Jim
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I remembered to look:
We use an "Air Advantage" 6" orbital sander/buffer. The part # is S61000-1. Cost was a little over $100.
Air requirements: 10,000 RPM motor produces 0.24 hp using only 16 SCFM
(3.1CFM).
Hope this helps. It`s not an expensive piece, but it works great - if you have a compressor to support it.
forrest
Thanks alot for the information! I did purchase a Chicago Pneumatic orbital DA machine.
Ron Bowen-always trying to learn and improve my skills of the trade, 2003 Chevy Tahoe, Charcoal Metallic
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