Battery Powered 3" Rotary Polisher?

[ivandabomb]

I was thinking of how big pain in the ass my 7" buffer is and wondered if having a lighter battery powered buffer/polisher would be better?


Potential Problems solved.

-No more cord and dragging across the car accidentally
-Light weight and easy to maneuver
-Gets into small spaces easier
-Can allow for easier application of many products.
Wax, polishing, remove streak marks from windows.
Tire and wheel cleaning.

Magic number would be 2-3 lb for the whole thing with the battery and pads.

Any opinions, add ons, bias?

[mrclean81]

Never seen a battery powered one, but everything else you`ll find in the Griots 3in polisher. Never really thought about it, but it might be cool if it was battery powered.

[TroyScherer]

This idea may work if you can find a newer battery system that provide the amount of power needed and can also last a long time.


I have tried my cordless drill for polishing headlights. But IMMO it was worthless. It didn`t turn fast enough to correct and the power dropped off to quick. So I moved back to the GG 3" & my PCxp set up for spot buffing. i also really like my Flex PE14 as it is light and easy to maneuver.

[ShaneB]

I have a pneumatic 3" rotary polisher I bought from matco. Just a little pistol grip thing, only cost like $120. Awesome for spot buffing and is perfect for headlights. Not exactly cordless since you need air but id take it over a bulky electric polisher anyday for small repairs or headlights

[cleanmycorolla]

You should look at the Meguiars DAPower Systm drill attachment. It works pretty well. It`s tiny too. I used one to apply wax recently, very easy and fun.

[Mr. Slick]

It would be so cool if some sort of high end tool manufacturer made an optionally battery powered tool that could change from rotary to dual action. maybe even a choice of 1 or 2 inch pads....

[Stokdgs]

Shoot - the Original Post is from 3 years ago!!!!
Man, am I a dumbo...
Dan F


Ivandabomb -
Welcome to the Forum -

How about you get some smaller backing plates, pads, and a rotary adapter and you will be able to get that small pad anywhere and have all the power of a Rotary?
Click - Optimum Double-Sided Rotary Adapter

Just put the cord over your shoulder and behind you while you work and it`s not in the way or touches anything...
It also helps if the extension cord and the tool cord are not all twisted up, etc., I make sure I`m careful how I wind up all the cords so they don`t get a "set," by using large loops, and they work better that way.

Lastly, when you unwind an extension cord that is really long and in large loops, you first put down on the floor, the end of it that was wound up last, and then Unroll it backwards, you walking it backward, and it will come out all straight and flat on the floor, because you did not twist it up to start...

All really good Cable Guys that cable up huge Buildings do this with all the cabling that goes into them...
Good Luck !
Dan F

[Mr. Slick]

Shoot - the Original Post is from 3 years ago!!!!
Man, am I a dumbo...
Dan F


Ivandabomb -
Welcome to the Forum -

How about you get some smaller backing plates, pads, and a rotary adapter and you will be able to get that small pad anywhere and have all the power of a Rotary?
Click - Optimum Double-Sided Rotary Adapter

Just put the cord over your shoulder and behind you while you work and it`s not in the way or touches anything...
It also helps if the extension cord and the tool cord are not all twisted up, etc., I make sure I`m careful how I wind up all the cords so they don`t get a "set," by using large loops, and they work better that way.

Lastly, when you unwind an extension cord that is really long and in large loops, you first put down on the floor, the end of it that was wound up last, and then Unroll it backwards, you walking it backward, and it will come out all straight and flat on the floor, because you did not twist it up to start...

All really good Cable Guys that cable up huge Buildings do this with all the cabling that goes into them...
Good Luck !
Dan F

Ha sorry I saw this was an old post and I was joking because a few years later there`s the Rupes Nano

[rookiez]

Rupes iBrid Nano is the closest one to this I believe.

[Mary B]

Found a 6 in. DA Looks purdy kool



sent from me

[nothingface5384]

Found a 6 in. DA Looks purdy kool



sent from me

Any info on this?

[Mary B]

Any info on this?

9mm throw
80min run time
single speed ? excepts a 3" backing plate.
The pads they have are something dif.

[nothingface5384]

9mm throw
80min run time
single speed ? excepts a 3" backing plate.
The pads they have are something dif.

Thanks for the info on D/A
Prob gonna need 4batteries for a Polish job I`d imagine

And if anyone wants a mini cordless rotary
Milwaukee makes a 12v the one with the X in the P#
Does 2800rpms
Theyll be comming out with a 5ah battery soon

[nothingface5384]

Thanks for the info on D/A
Prob gonna need 4batteries for a Polish job I`d imagine

And if anyone wants a mini cordless rotary
Milwaukee makes a 12v the one with the X in the P#
Does 2800rpms
Theyll be comming out with a 5ah battery soon

Correction, new 12v 6ah battery, and it`s out now

[nothingface5384]

Found a 6 in. DA Looks purdy kool



sent from me

Just got mine today
It`s actually a forced rotation DA like the flex 3401