9227c, vs 7424

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ok so i'm about to break down to buy a real buffer (i only have a k-mart bench master 9 " orbital now)



the makita 9227c sounds like a good buy, but can you guys tell me if it's really worth it?, wouldn't i be better of with pc 7424?







and do i have to get backing plate for the 9227c?, i planed on using the 3m sponges that have peaks and valeys in them.



any input is reallly appreciated.



later,
 
The Makita 9227 is a rotary buffer while the Porter Cable 7424 is a dual action polisher.



The Makita 9227 is a very powerful tool. It is a double edged sword. In the hands of a trained detailer or a very serious weekend enthusiast, it can provide perfect results on neglected finishes. Something a Porter Cable 7424 can not do. The Makita will ruin a paint job if put in the hands of a inexperienced user.



The Makita rotates the pad in a clock wise movement. It does not spin and orbit like a Porter Cable. This circular movement will generate heat quickly in one spot if not moved. The Porter Cable does not generate enough heat as a rotary will.



The Porter Cable is my tool a choice because it will improve all but the worst finishes without fear of ruining the paint job.



I am not sure about the backing plate for the Makita, the MAK-KIT from CMA looks good though. You may also want to contact 3M about these pads.



To break it down into once sentence, the Makita 9227 would be a assault rifle while the Porter Cable is a BB pistol.



What is the condition of the finish you intend to work on?



Jason
 
what's the 411 on the 7424 replacement, anyone have it???



Porter-Cable 7336SP Random Orbit 6" Polisher/Sander (at coastal tool)
 
I think Jason really nailed it. If you don't have much expierence with machine buffing I would not recommend getting a rotary buffer for you first machine. For a beginner some like the PC would be much safer. Use the PC for awhile, master it. Then you can always move up to a rotary down the road.
 
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thanks for the replys guys, i did some searching and i'm leaning towards the 9227 with 3m "waffle" pads.



now, would meguiars #2 (fine cut) swirl up the surface?, will i need to follow up with something less abrasive after??



later,
 
Meguiars #2 fine cut as the name says is a fine cleaner/polish.



Along with a rotary, you might get a very fine haze which can be taken away with a PC and a finer polish like Pinnacle PCL or 3M SMR.



It will take practice to get a perfect paint surface after using a rotary, right Intel?



If you do get the rotary, take your time and work in small sections, maybe 2 feet by 2 feet. on 1 foot by 3 feet (like on the horizontal surfaces.) Do not let the buffer it in one spot for too long and read read read, read all the power polishing articles and FAQ's you can.



Jason
 
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<strong class='bbc'>It will take practice to get a perfect paint surface after using a rotary, right Intel?
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YES!

I've had my rotary for... several month now and am still working at getting a swirl free finish. Getting better though. When I started out you didn't even need to sun to see the swirls :D Now you have to get a light at just the right angle. They are getting down to a light haze now but they are still there. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
 
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