Cheapo Alternative

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Buick_guy

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Does anyone know about a cheap alternative to a PC? I can't afford a PC, even going deep into my rainy day fund. Anyone know of one for under 100 bucks?
 
Just save for the PC. There really isn't anything worth buying in the random orbital category because they don't generate enough speed to break down a polish. You could always just jump right into a rotary and get the Chicago Electric, but I wouldn't recommend it.
 
Nah, there is no way I'm going to go to a rotary. I know that there are some nice alternatives to a PC for cheaper. I just don't remember what the name of the thing is. DAMN!
 
People have found PCs for around $100. Look on ebay and/or try to find a refurbished one. There's really nothing to worry about when buying one that's been repaired. And yeah, hold out until you can afford one. Anything less is probably just wasted money in the long run. But you could look at other brands' D/A polishers, like Dewalt. Again, see if you can buy a repaired one.
 
I totally agree. Unfortunately for YEARS I missed out on REAL polishing by using those Waxmaster type waxers and then wondering why no defects were coming out :o Now I'm spoiled that I have the PC. There I go again, finding fault in that too, so I'm ready to FINALLY move on to a rotary
 
I would seriously consider the Chicago Electric rotory. I got one and it comes with a velcro backing plate that the meg's buffing pads will fit onto, it's not self centering but I've found that it's not too hard to get it nice and centered.



I got it because it was cheap and at the time I had no expirence with a rotory, currently I've only done a couple cars, and I have had no problems with damaging paint. Just be careful with it and keep it on it's lowest setting and you will be just fine.



I was actually surprised at how slow it was on the lowest setting, it seems like it would actually be difficult to damage your paint on that setting but maybe I just haven't run into that problem yet.



Looking at the pic from you AIO review thread I would say that this buffer, or any PC or rotory, and some polish would do wonders for it.
 
Winnipeg's only about 3 hours from Grand Forks. If your family ever goes down there, bring along about $110.00 (U.S.) + tax and pick up one at the Lowe's there. Spend a couple days and it's duty free. Otherwise, order online, pay a little more for shiping and duty (no tax), and get it brought to you in the comfort of your own room. It'll still be cheaper than the $239.00 Cdn Tire charges.
 
Dewalt and Bosch both have orbitals under $150 I believe. My DeWalt 443 costs around $60 only (converted from local currency)
 
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