Look what the UPS man brought today!!

**Joshs2013MSAltimaSL** · 07-31-2009, 10:06 PM

I`m looking to go out now and play around with it. I`ve always used the PC, but to get to the next level, I definitely needed this. Wish this beginner luck.

**NoWin** · 07-31-2009, 10:21 PM

Maybe it`s just the picture, but that boy looks tough enough to wax a 747!

**Joshs2013MSAltimaSL** · 07-31-2009, 10:23 PM

A whopping 8 lbs. of pure muscle!

**Flashtime** · 07-31-2009, 11:10 PM

It`s a serious tool. And pretty much maintenance fee. Good for a minimum

of 10 years... Work slowly. Practice on the lowest setting. Congrats!

**SpoiledMan** · 07-31-2009, 11:34 PM

Mine is over 13 years old. Back when they were labeled Black & Decker.

**LeadingEdgeDetail** · 07-31-2009, 11:52 PM

Great machine! You`re gonna do amazing things with it!

My Makita is 6 years old and still looks brand-new... They last forever

**craigdt** · 07-31-2009, 11:56 PM

Looks good and best of luck! Let us know how it does for you

**imported_Jakerooni** · 08-01-2009, 07:31 AM

Yea that`s a big boy there.. Good luck starting out on it.

**MarcHarris** · 08-01-2009, 09:06 AM

good luck indeed! take your time and happy polishing

**SuperBee364** · 08-01-2009, 10:34 AM

My arms are tired from just *looking* at that monster!

Congrats, man, may it bring you many shiny cars.

**Streetlife** · 08-01-2009, 11:05 AM

That one reminds me of my Milwaukee 5540, i love the polisher but it`s heavy. I`m more prone to use my PC7424, i have a flex 3401 too, but it`s still in the box. So many toys to play with. My advice, advice that was given to me, when using a rotary start off at low speeds until you get the hang of it, i`m a newbie with a rotary still myself.:2thumbs:

**LeadingEdgeDetail** · 08-01-2009, 02:33 PM

For the record, here are the best rotary polishers readily available and their weight:

Milwaukee 5460 - 8.8lbs

DeWalt 849 - 8.25lbs

DeWalt 847 - 7.8lbs

Makita 9227C - 6.6lbs

Hitachi SP18VAH - 6.2lbs

Flex L3403VRG - 4.85lbs

**Joshs2013MSAltimaSL** · 08-01-2009, 10:11 PM

Thanks for all the luck guys! I`ve been messing around with it on a Vette. I don`t have a wool pad yet and only SIP with an orange pad and it still isn`t getting the correction I want. The Vette`s have such a hard CC. I love the Dewalt though, it`s so smooth and I really feel it`s easy to use...easier than a PC even.

**scary bill** · 08-02-2009, 01:28 AM

I went from using a rotary for years as a teen, to nothing, to a PC, and now back to the rotary. The PC is a wax machine now.

Just like everyone has told you already, take it slow. That is the best way t keep from the OMG moments. Keep off the pressure and stay at low RPMs like 1000-1200 max. Make a slow pass at 600-900 at the end of the set. Do touch the panel with the back of your hand (stop the buffer) if you are concentrating on a smaller area. The heat will build up fast with a foam pad.

Just take it easy and enjoy polishing.