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    Battery Powered 3" Rotary Polisher?

    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?

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    Re: Battery Powered 3" Rotary Polisher?

    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.

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    Re: Battery Powered 3" Rotary Polisher?


    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.


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    Re: Battery Powered 3" Rotary Polisher?

    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

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    Re: Battery Powered 3" Rotary Polisher?

    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.

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    Re: Battery Powered 3" Rotary Polisher?

    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....

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    Re: Battery Powered 3" Rotary Polisher?

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


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    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

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    Re: Battery Powered 3" Rotary Polisher?

    Quote Originally Posted by Stokdgs View Post
    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

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    Re: Battery Powered 3" Rotary Polisher?

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

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    Re: Battery Powered 3" Rotary Polisher?

    Found a 6 in. DA Looks purdy kool

    Battery Powered 3" Rotary Polisher?

    sent from me

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    Re: Battery Powered 3" Rotary Polisher?

    Interesting find, Mary B
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    Re: Battery Powered 3" Rotary Polisher?



    wonder if backing plate can be changed to 3"
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    Re: Battery Powered 3" Rotary Polisher?

    Ill be learning how to use a rotary when that comes out.

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    Re: Battery Powered 3" Rotary Polisher?

    That Milwaukee. hehe... I have a small backing plate with drill adapter to use on my small, right angle M12 drill. Way small. It was supposed to be my "mini rotary" - then of course, the PE-8 was bought.

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    Re: Battery Powered 3" Rotary Polisher?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mary B View Post
    Found a 6 in. DA Looks purdy kool

    Battery Powered 3" Rotary Polisher?

    sent from me
    Any info on this?

 

 
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