She is a beast!!!! My newest toy.

Very cool! I've been considering picking one of those up as well. How do you like it as compared to your other rotaries?
 
Are rotary polishers cheaper than D/As? Seems to me that the motion is a lot less complex so there should be fewer parts!



I think my Flex 3401VRG was like $250 or something?
 
amcdonal86 said:
Are rotary polishers cheaper than D/As? Seems to me that the motion is a lot less complex so there should be fewer parts!



I think my Flex 3401VRG was like $250 or something?
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I paid $190 for my Dewalt at English Paint and Color (local Meguiars/3M/Automagic distributor) but normally they are $20-30 more.



Rotaries tend to have more powerful motors and are built to last years when used professionally.
 
I love my Dewalt! I choose it over the others for the RPMs right on the dial. I also don't mind the fact my forearms get a little bit of workout,especially when I'm doing a full correction :)
 
Hmmm... what's a good (inexpensive) one for occasional use? I think I want to get started with a rotary now that I've had some experience with my D/As (7424 and 3401VRG). I have a beat up old Honda Odyssey minivan to practice on. (Will enjoy burning the paint!)
 
amcdonal86 said:
Hmmm... what's a good (inexpensive) one for occasional use? I think I want to get started with a rotary now that I've had some experience with my D/As (7424 and 3401VRG). I have a beat up old Honda Odyssey minivan to practice on. (Will enjoy burning the paint!)
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If you're just looking to learn on the cheap, I would pick up a rotary from Harbor Freight. Their units can be had for about $40
 
Bill D said:
I love my Dewalt! I choose it over the others for the RPMs right on the dial. I also don't mind the fact my forearms get a little bit of workout,especially when I'm doing a full correction :)
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I think the added weight makes it easier to control.
 
Yeah, I've noticed that. I use mine without the handle. I grip by the head,and I've always had really good maneuverability, even when using 4" pads. I don't do it every day, all day like you pros do, but for anyone comfortable enough to step up to using the rotary, I'd really recommend it.
 
Barry Theal- Nice to have options, huh? I do find it interesting that you bought a new rotary what with all the RO-centric work you've been doing :think:.
 
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