Rotary Polisher For Cheap Price

black bart

black bart

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I just got a sale catalog from Harbor Freight and they have their 7" variable speed Rotary polisher on sale at half price 25 bucks instead of 50.
I have been using one of these for better than two years and while it may not last for a pro it is OK for home use and you will not beat that price I got mine on sale for $24.99 also that is what caused me to buy it was the price but I'm glad that I bought it.
I recently did some painting on my car and after sanding a PC would have took forever but a LC orange pad with Meg.83 and I had a slick finish in no time.
I just thought I would give you guy's a heads up on this sale if you don't already own a Rotary this is a way to own one for very little money.
 
Yeah I have a CE rotary that I got from HF about two years ago. Sure it may bog don and lack a little power but it's great for the price. Especially if you want something to practice with to see if you are able to handle a rotary, then you can upgrade later on.
 
I might just have to pick one up. It's $29.99 on the website, but still a great deal.

I was going to post a link, but I don't remember the rules if I can.
 
The catalog number is 581B summer 2007
Item #92623-2UPB tell them you saw the ad on the back cover price is $ 24.99
I have heard mention of the lack of power before but when I bought mine I went to a body shop and got a fender from a late model car to practice on.
I wanted to see just what it would take to burn through and I went to bare metal in less than 15 seconds so for a beginner this is more power than you need believe me it will completely remove all of your clear coat in a heart beat if you don't know what you are doing.
It is a really nice detailing tool but you better respect what it can do or instead of making the paint look good you will remove it.:rofl
 
black bart said:
The catalog number is 581B summer 2007
Item #92623-2UPB tell them you saw the ad on the back cover price is $ 24.99
I have heard mention of the lack of power before but when I bought mine I went to a body shop and got a fender from a late model car to practice on.
I wanted to see just what it would take to burn through and I went to bare metal in less than 15 seconds so for a beginner this is more power than you need believe me it will completely remove all of your clear coat in a heart beat if you don't know what you are doing.
It is a really nice detailing tool but you better respect what it can do or instead of making the paint look good you will remove it.:rofl
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You think that you could link to the place on the site this appears...I can't seem to find it
 
Sounds awesome.
Just be careful: at $25, you probably don't have feather touch control, so be extra vigilant using the polisher watching for burns & edges.
 
The one that I have is just like the one on their web site.
When you hold it your thumb is on the speed control so when you trigger it you can start it at a slow speed and just roll the speed knob to increase the speed. With a little practice you can control the speed pretty good.
The numbers that I have posted here are from the sale catalog.
One other thing some may not know is when you see add on the INTERNET or in a sale catalog you can get the same price at your local HF store.
Recently I went to my local store to buy a air regulator filter combo and it was $ 39.95 I showed them the catalog that I had where it was on sale for $ 19.95 and I got it for that price and if I had ordered from the catalog I would have had to pay UPS shipping
The store and the mail order operate like they were separate company's.
 
I've been doing a little looking around on the net and found an RPM guide for the speeds. From what I understand the dial is labeled 1-6. Here is the speed for each setting.

1= 1000
2= 1400
3= 1800
4= 2200
5= 2600
6= 3000
 
Beemerboy said:
You think that you could link to the place on the site this appears...I can't seem to find it
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Beemerboy you won't find that price on the internet.
That price is in a catalog that is mailed to people who have subscribed to it.
That is why I posted the Cat# and item # if you call just say you saw it in a friends catalog I think you will get that price just as long as you have the number.
If you wish to receive sale catalog go to their web site and sign up but by the time you get your first catalog this sale will be over it takes several weeks before you start receiving it.
I also signed up a my local store for their sale flier it is different than the mail order they kinda compete against one and other.
WARNING they will keep your mail box full I get something every week from them. :crazy2:
 
BlueZero said:
I've been doing a little looking around on the net and found an RPM guide for the speeds. From what I understand the dial is labeled 1-6. Here is the speed for each setting.

1= 1000
2= 1400
3= 1800
4= 2200
5= 2600
6= 3000
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BlueZero Good find think that sounds about right but I think that is probably NO LOAD speed and when you put it on the surface it will slow down some.
When I first got mine I tried running it slow and applying pressure but I have found that I get much better results if I run it faster and just let the weight of the machine do the work. All I do is guide it.
CAUTION keep it moving at all times if you stop you dam well better let go of the trigger or you will burn the paint. When used properly this will leave your finish looking better than a PC ever could
 
Even if it does bog down a bit under pressure don't use that thing above about 3.5. It does look like a good deal though and might make a good spare unit - especially at that price!
 
I would not mind to spending $30 just to use it to clean my DA's pads when they get loaded with polish. :bigups
 
I've had one of these for several years. I've used it as a loaner, as a back-up and as a second when working with capable friends on their own vehicles (boats too). It isn't a Makita but it hasn't let me down. If someone were in ready to step foot in the rotary market but not quite ready to commit to a $200 machine I would tell them not to hesitate. It even came with an extra set of brushes (haven't had to use them). My Makita didn't come with any.
 
I ordered one and looks like ts a decent buy...will be good to have a backup to the one that I have

Thanks for the link
 
BlueZero said:
I've been doing a little looking around on the net and found an RPM guide for the speeds. From what I understand the dial is labeled 1-6. Here is the speed for each setting.

1= 1000
2= 1400
3= 1800
4= 2200
5= 2600
6= 3000
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Those speeds may be for the older model they don't seem to carry any longer. This one is rated from 300 to 3000 RPM's and speed 1 is slower than 1000 RPM's. I picked this guy up at my local HF store on sale last Nov or Dec for $19.95...... I just couldn't pass it up for that price!

These are pretty decent for the occasional user, and as others have pointed out, the main thing lacking is an electronic speed control and variable speed trigger. I'd also invest is a better backing plate.

I like my Metabo better, but as I said, for the price that rotary is hard to beat.
 
I think I am going to pick out up tomorrow. I really want a rotary but am scared to death of one. I'll see how much I end up using it.
 
Detail City and Autogeek carry Lake Country 7.5" pads. They are my favorite pads for both a rotary and the PC and UDM.
 
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