Detailing machines.

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schoi

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I want an orbital. blah. :rolleyes:



Either tomorrow or Saturday, I'm gonna redo my 'Bring. Dawn wash (again), SMR, AIO, SG, P21S (I managed to swirl it to hell with crappy towels...). I would, of course, like to do this in a manner other than by hand.



So, my question is (and I know it is somewhat of a repeat, but I'd still like to ask): those "other orbitals" ("Waxmaster", etc... you know, the ones that are readily available at Autozone / Pep Boys), are they any good? Just how much better are PC's? Is it worth the $60 gap or so?
 
The cheaper orbital buffers will work for applying wax or sealant, but they are virtually useless for swirl removal. The motor isn't strong enough for that.



If swirl removal is your plan the PC is the machine you will need.
 
Yes the PC is really worth it you will love the machine , I think Lowes has them for close to $100.00
 
hmm, gotta find out about Lowe's now...



And if I do get one, it'd be... get the velcro plate and a few white / grey pads from CMA?
 
Lowes sells the PC 7336SP for $109. I would suggest getting the DM kit from CMA. It has the backing plate, and all the pads you will need.
 
Yep, just found that.



But, I guess if I were to get that and the kit from CMA, it'd be running kinda close to the $150 that CMA charges for the "Ultimate Detailing Machine" kit, wouldn't it?



Okay, thanks, everybody.
 
What's up with this week? :confused: Polaris, you're the third person this week to ask about these cheaper orbitals. Wierdness.... :nixweiss
 
lol yeah it is weird... just after I posted this thread, I went back to the University and found another "cheaper orbital" thread about ten down from mine.



But as far as the orbital goes, I'm probably either gonna go PC or none at all. As for my plans this weekend, it's gonna be all by hand again. Can't wait. :rolleyes:
 
I may be mistaken, but I think the PC 7336 that Lowe's sells

already has the backing plate on it. I think all you would need

to buy is the pads.
 
The PC 7336SP does come with a backing plate, but it won't work with polishing pads. The stock plate is not hook and loop design, in fact it's not even designed for polishing it's designed for sanding. The polishing head that comes with the 7336 is virtually useless. In short, you need a new velcro backing plate. :p
 
Buy better towels. I got mine from JTInternational. Some people here have gotten them from Pakshak or others. I know there's a surge of people falling for these allegedly OK wal-mart towels, but don't do it. Besides, you can pay an extra 50 cents per towel and get some good ones.



As per the buffer, I don't know any more than anyone else (less really, but I put on a good face). The PC7424 isn't overpriced by any means. Go with the industry standard, I say.
 
Polaris said:
Either tomorrow or Saturday, I'm gonna redo my 'Bring. Dawn wash (again), SMR, AIO, SG, P21S (I managed to swirl it to hell with crappy towels...). I would, of course, like to do this in a manner other than by hand.
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Why are you going to Dawn wash it? It's not needed, and unnecessarily harsh. Just do a regular wash. The SMR will remove anything that is left behind. In my opinion the little extra it costs for a PC is money well spent. Its a great little machine, you cant compare the cheaper orbitals with it, its that good.
 
eh, my bad... good point. Screw the dawn.



Yup, if/when I get a buffer, it's gonna be a PC. Probably the "ultimate detailing machine" from CMA.



My dad picked up a Bissell Little Green today... anyone have any experience with that?



Those towels I used... omg, they suck. I'm burning those things. So, don't worry about that. :bounce
 
Polaris said:
Those towels I used... omg, they suck. I'm burning those things. So, don't worry about that. :bounce
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No need for that.

Just give them to your ex-girlfriends new boyfriend.



Charles;)
 
Good idea.



Problem is, my ex's most recent "new boyfriend", last I knew, has no interest in taking care of a car. Or his girlfriend. Or himself. Heh. (This was years ago, btw)
 
Polaris- On the Bissel Little Green Machine, it's better than nothing. You really DO need some kind of extractor or at least an wet/dry vac, so since your dad already has it, give it a try (like on a floormat) and see what you think. There are different generations of those, so I don't know if the ones I had are similar to yours or not. Mine had a so-so sprayer and mediocre suction, but it got me by until I got a better one.
 
I just finished using the Little Green ... and SMR'ing, and AIO, and SG. Plus doing the wheels, wheel wells, and tires, of course. I'm tired.



I pretty much like it. Actually, we have a wet/dry, but the thing's huge and I didn't wanna get it out. The Little Green... well, it's little. And pretty good. Had charcoal looking water in the dirty tank when I was done, so it came out pretty well.
 
The carpeting? Yeah, it looks great.



As far as the car goes, yeah, that's great, too. I just took a bunch of pics of it, but unfortunately, I don't have the transfer cord with me right now, so I'll have to upload them tomorrow. One thing I've noticed is a bunch of marks that look like swirls... dammit, I hope they're not all over the car... I could only see them on the hood with the car positioned in the sun like it just was. They like... half wipe around, though, you know? And then after some more wiping, I couldn't see them anymore. SG haze?



Anyway, pics to come.
 
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