Time to decide, got it narrowed down to 3.

[EdLancer]

That`s the newer one, which has more air vents and better front handle. I have the older one, for 1" - 2" work, underpowered though.
So for those small areas I crank her up.

I think you are on the right track. Over thinking this.

thanks

I was about to purchase the Clover CT7003 for $139.99 shipped on AliExpress, but then thought what am I going to do with the three PCs I have on hand ...LoL
I have their Clover CT9021 and MJJC DAS-6 Pro Plus 21mm and quite happy with it, with DHL shipping included it got to me from China in less than 3 days. The backplates from Torq will fit these Chinese polishers, just one backplate alone from Torq cost over $30ea and is identical even down to the color.

[KBsToy]

Being a hobbyist I have the mini clover and it works great for my uses. I also have the Harbor freight and did the grease and trigger mod, 5" backing and again for my uses it has enough torque to do the curved areas.
Mary I did get the 15mm Nanoskin polisher on Ebay but have not got a chance to use it. I did but a pad a 5" foam pad and went thru all the settings and it is a smooth machine.
These machines my not work for professionals but for myself and the occasional polishing I do ( 3 cars ) these machines work fine....

[Mary B]

Being a hobbyist I have the mini clover and it works great for my uses. I also have the Harbor freight and did the grease and trigger mod, 5" backing and again for my uses it has enough torque to do the curved areas.
Mary I did get the 15mm Nanoskin polisher on Ebay but have not got a chance to use it. I did but a pad a 5" foam pad and went thru all the settings and it is a smooth machine.
These machines my not work for professionals but for myself and the occasional polishing I do ( 3 cars ) these machines work fine....

Hi KB How`s it going ?

Yep, I`m a Hobbyist as well
You did get a Nanoskin WOW ! I like the look of that machine, to me that`s alot. Post Pics Please.

Looks are exactly why I haven`t gone after the Torq 22, with the sales they have I could get it under 200$ but it would still be butt ugly...
Which leads me to the Makita I was looking at, don`t think I want a forced rotation. I do this for the pleasure, and at my skill level,
that Makita would be work.
Plus I can`t get past the color, of all things !
That brings me to the Rupes Mille, that is a work of art ! If I ever do this for more than R&R , that is the machine I`ll be reaching for, but not now.

The machine that is on order, is the Flex XFE 7-12mm 3" orbital.
So I`m swapping out my Rupes 3" 12mm for a Flex. Which I believe is an upgrade. That looks sharp !
Once I get her up and running, I`ll post back.

Thank You everyone for the input.

[KBsToy]

Here you go Mary

[KBsToy]

Polishers are stored upside down so not to damage backing plate..

[rlmccarty2000]

That Nanoskin polisher sure looks nice.

[EdLancer]

That red 5" backplate is the same one that MJJC and Torq provides with their polishers, I still can`t get over that Torq wants over $30.00usd for it !

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[Mary B]

Here you go Mary

Polishers are stored upside down so not to damage backing plate..

OOh man ! That does look like a great machine, like both a Rupes & Boss hybrid.
The long trigger, handle and nose of Rupes, with more rubberizing than G15s.
I noticed the brush access port, that`s something neither of the 2 have.. One handsome machine there Ken !
I like that little Clover as well, does it take a regular BP like the HF ??

[EdLancer]

OOh man ! That does look like a great machine, like both a Rupes & Boss hybrid.
The long trigger, handle and nose of Rupes, with more rubberizing than G15s.
I noticed the brush access port, that`s something neither of the 2 have.. One handsome machine there Ken !
I like that little Clover as well, does it take a regular BP like the HF ??

Gives a good clue which company made the Nanoskin !
GoPlus/Hyet polishers are all sold out on Amazon ...they were going for under $75.00usd with digital display and speed control !

[carnage]

To me the Nanoskin polisher look like the Gloss It EVO polisher. Which seem to be made buy Ansi Auto.

[KBsToy]

I am not an expert but it seems to me only 1or 2 companies make these polishers and rebrand them to who ever wants their name on it. I had the Hyet 21mm awhile back and it vibrates to much for these seniors arms , hands...

[KBsToy]

Gives a good clue which company made the Nanoskin !
GoPlus/Hyet polishers are all sold out on Amazon ...they were going for under $75.00usd with digital display and speed control !

Apex detail just did a video on this polisher. Brian took it apart and went over polisher...This guy is good, He also did the Maxshine polisher..

[KBsToy]

Once these guys do videos on you tube the polishers go out the door fast.

Apex Detail , Dallas Paint correction..

For a hobbyist these guys have helped me out...

[KBsToy]

Mary,
The Clover is a mini I use 3 & 3.5 backing plates. Have not tried a 2"...

[EdLancer]

Mary,
The Clover is a mini I use 3 & 3.5 backing plates. Have not tried a 2"...

I just got my 3" Lake Country backplate delivered and wondered why the 3" is always more expensive than the 3.5" backplate no matter if it is Lake Country, Griots`s or Chemical Guys, but now I know why they basically took the standard 3.5" backplate and had it machined down to 2-7/8" ...LoL