I am a newbie. What is the best buffer to get?

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I want to be able to buy one and use it for the detailing business I plan to start. I have a car I will practice on for a few months for the practice then open the doors to the business. I dont know what I need? Please help. Thanks.
 
If you're looking for a random orbit (very safe and easy to use) then I'd recommend the PC (Porter Cable) 7424: http://store.yahoo.com/autopia/pc-7424.html



If you're looking for a rotary here is a recent thread talking about pro's and con's of what's available: http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=44972



The rotary will take out more defects and is faster than a PC, but it is very easy to damage paint with one until you have some experience.



The other option is a Cyclo: http://www.topoftheline.com/cyclo-polisher.html

It falls somewhere between the PC and a rotary, but from what I've read it is fairly safe with an easy learning curve. Do a search for "cyclo" on here and you should find a lot of hits. Autopia member Accumulator seems to like them a lot.
 
Eliot Ness said:
[an] tion is a Cyclo: http://www.topoftheline.com/cyclo-polisher.html

It falls somewhere between the PC and a rotary, but from what I've read it is fairly safe with an easy learning curve. Do a search for "cyclo" on here and you should find a lot of hits. Autopia member Accumulator seems to like them a lot.
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[Beavis voice] Yeah, yeah, get the Cyclo! [/Beavis voice]



Seriously, unless your vehicle has odd contours (like my XJS) that the Cyclos head/pads won't fit too well, IMHO it's the best choice for a "do all" machine. Nice steep learning curve; I've had newbies, from teenagers to octogenarians, up to speed with it in a matter of minutes. A number of Autopians who already have PCs have bought Cyclos recently, and they are all happy with them.



It *is* a bit pricey though. If that's an issue, you might look on ebay and get a used one. They last forever so it's pretty safe to buy one that's a little beat up.
 
Thanks guys! I appreciate it. I want a buffer that I can buy to practice with and then use that same buffer to detail other cars to make some money.
 
~One mans opinion / observations~



I’d agree with Accumalator, Get one (can’t do a Beavis voice sorry)



Cyclo U.S.A commenced operations in 1953 manufacturing their unique twin head orbital action polisher designed specifically for the aircraft and aerospace industries. In a short space of time the Cyclo polisher (together with the various polishes) established itself as the standard aircraft polishing system throughout the world and is now used by virtually every airline and aircraft manufacturer



In the mid 1970’s the Cyclo machine was discovered by the automotive industry, and was such an instant success in resolving the paint problems of the auto motive industry that it is now the approved machine for all Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Lexus, Hyundai and Nissan dealer outlets in the U.S.A.



~Hope this helps~



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