New $25 Rotary

Mine should be here before the end of the month [January]...Harbor Freight had a really long backorder on it, but it is in transit now, they say.



I talked to the autobody guy where I work and he gave me a few tips and said I could take some body panels to practice on. Hip hip hooray, I already have the velcro backing plate and pads, so I'm all set. If I don't get a chance to pick up the panel by then, I"m sure I'll try it out on the counter in the bathroom. :)
 
Interesting stuff, I thought....



http://n36sx.wheelsup.org/polish/



I was just browsing around for polishing techniques when I ran across this guy's page. Look at the second picture...he has what looks like a Vector polisher. I'd have to say if it is good enough for him, it is good enough for me! Look at the mirror he made!

:scared
 
I ordered the Makita 9227cx promo kit from www.thetoolwarehouse.net because it took so long for harborfreight to send me my chicago electric. Almost one month later and I just got it today. I'm not even gonna open it up, I already requested to get a return postage for it, so I can return it.



I ordered the chicago electric one month ago and just got it today. I ordered the Makita on Monday and it should arrive tomorrow according to ups.com. Incredible.:rolleyes:
 
I got mine, and I'm satisfied. It seems to have enough power, although the head gets warm with a little bit of using it. I suppose that is normal for a tool, though. Maybe it just needs some extra grease.



Any idea what kind of grease?



Anyway, my point is that, even if the HF site doesn't say $25, you might be able to get it for that.



Harbor Freight Polisher - Item 46507-2UXB $24.99



DeWalt DW849 - Item 37595-8UXH $159.99



Makita 9227C - Item 37642-0UXH $199.99



Sorry, I don't have the $5 off or Free Shipping coupon numbers. I might be able to find it if someone really wants. If that is the deciding factor for you, though, just tell them that and it might swing...never tried.



You can get an "Attache" if your order is $39.99 or more. It is a nylon brief/laptop case. Not quite sure. Expires May 1, 2004

Coupon # 187-301-200

but apparently you tell them on the phone, "The special gift offer Item 35233-0UXD" Only valid on merchandise in this catalouge.



Good deal?
 
I'm very happy with the DeWalt DW849 rotary I purchased through HarborFreight a year ago, and yes, shipping was slow. The catalog I received from HF early this week has the Makita 9227C priced at $159.99, with an item # of 37642-4XYA. There's also an interesting Chicago Electric 9.8 amp polisher/sander with electronic variable speed and LCD display listed at $49.99. The item # is 90820-1RBH. The unit weighs 6.6 lbs. and comes with 2 bonnets (1 terry cloth, the other woven), a foam pad, rubber backing pad and 80 grit hook and loop sanding disk. Side handle and flat wrench also included. :up
 
Resurrecting this thread,



I may get a Vector but I'm very confused about backing plates. Ideally I would want plates that accept my velcro LC and Megs pads. Preferably I'd like to get 4,5 and 6" plates that accomodate a polisher like the resurrector? Where would I find them? Do they screw onto these types of polishers :confused:
 
Hi, maybe I can help...



This is the rotary from harbor-freight, which is supposedly the same as the vector.



Anyway, the connection between the backing plate and the rotary seems to be universal. The pads screw on to the rotary [not in like on the PC].



It comes with a 7" velcro backing plate, which seems to be fine to use, but I don't have any 7" pads.



I got the 5.5" pad from Top of the Line, and it seems to work good for me. I have 6" Buff & Shine pads and 6.5" Lake Country pads, both purchased from TOL.



In the picture, the pad which is partly yellow is the Velcro backing plate.



Beneath that is this heavy rubber pad....I'm not sure what it is for...maybe to tie the included wool bonnet over. I don't recommend it. :)



In that little bag in front of the polisher is the handle, an arbor wrench to keep the rotary from turning while installing the backing plates (which is unnecessary because the rotary actually has a lock button), and an extra pair of brushes.



I finally got up the nerve to use it on my car, and I guess I can say that I dont' know how it can be better. the "soft start" feature is kind of annoying if you're trying to feather the polisher along, but I've learned to live with it.



I did end up with light buffer swirls on my car, though. :( I guess I gotta improve my technique or product selection.



Any more questions?
 

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I repeat that I have the Fein and the Chigago. Given the same pad and polish they both do equally well.



$300+ for the Fein and $25 for the Chicago. If it is for your personal use, it becomes a no brainer!



On the other hand, the Fein is lighter, and much more likely to withstand the several hours per day that I subject it to.





Jim
 
Heh heh, sounds like one plate is going to cost nearly as much as the Chicago rotary itself :eek: I was just at Pep Boys yesterday and examined the Vector for $60. If the Chicago at $25 does as good for occasional use as the $300 Fein then absolutely it's a no brainer :xyxthumbs



Sounds to me every Autopian should have something like this, if nothing more than as a "back up" to attack severely swirled paint.



I may have a contact to get a body panel or two to practice on. If that's a go, I think I'm getting the Chicago for the small investment. Thanks Jim :bounce
 
I was about to buy the Chicago@harborfreight, but it's now $50 :( Sad. Anyone knows if it can still be bought for $25 somewhere else?
 
Agarwal, try ordering it online with the item number, 46507-2YEA. That was the number when it was $24.99. Otherwise, it goes on sale frequently.



I've used it. It's not so hard to use. Commoon sense seems to take over pretty quickly.





Tom
 
Nope, using that number just brings back the item with the $50 price. Yep,going to have to wait or look on ebay, even the two on there right now would probably go for $50 after shipping
 
I'd just call them (1-800-423-2567) or even give their online support thing a try.

Click life help on this page: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/cs.taf



tell them you saw it online/in their catalogue for $24.99...see if they let you get it for that...I don't know how flexible they are.



free shipping for any online order: 448-388-024 Expires June 1, 2004
 
Still on sale as of the 17th of May...Looks like a deal! I actually used a cheaper polisher from Advance Auto (don't laugh) as my first high speed buffer. I first tried it on my Mother In Laws car (97 Camry~Dark Red) for a complete full detailing of her car as a Mother's Day present. This car is never washed and was in bad need of some TLC! I washed it and dried it, then applied Hi Temp Light Power Cut Leveler with the 7" high speed. I could only stand back and smile at the results that were made with this low priced polisher...especially for my first time! I topped it with S100 after another wash and dry and was blown away! Upon seeing it Mother's Day morning, she almost cried...Other family members seen it and was after me all day to do their cars...Sorry for the long story but I just had to share it for those who feel a lower priced tool may not produce desired results...I'm a believer!
 
The CE version works fine at home...All day at a business I think it would overheat. One thing to remember on these is the dial setting is different than normal...ie. 1 is 500 rpm, 2 is 1000, 3 is 1500 etc.

I want to try the new Makita Dual Mode.
 
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