Towels Only!

[Eliot Ness]

Hate to throw another variable into the mix here, but the 4" pads from TOL or CMA when used with the correct backing plate are great for small areas/touch-ups when a larger pad won't fit. They can be used on either a PC or rotary.

Haven't looked at the TOL 4" pads very close, but the ones I got from CMA are made by LC:

http://www.properautocare.com/4inspotreppa.html

John

 

[Rob Tomlin]

I was intrigued by that statement from the TOL site, also.
No, it really doesn't work, for me. The second pad becomes loaded with the product very quickly. I tried it with Klasse AIO... easy on/off. But the two pads rather quickly become equal.

I have three rotaries, two PCs, and a Cyclo. I have a machine of some sort in my hand three or four hours a day. The Cyclo, albeit a fine machine, simply does not do more than the PC. I probably get comparable results, but I can't justify the cost (250% more than the PC!)

Jim

Thanks Jim. Not surprised that this wouldn't work in practice.

I am quite content with my PC!

 

[jimmybuffit]

Recommendations?
Dewalt, Makita and Porter Cable tend to be the most widely used/popular. Selection depends on your intended use(s).

Check out the Chicago Electric at Harbor Freight ($24.99!)
Check out the Fein Rotary

I firmly believe that, given equal circumstances, all five of these buffers would produce comparable results...

So, we're back to intended use... I love my Fein ($300+) because it is an extremely well made tool, and its weight is similar to a pc, which means I can buff with one hand. Important when doing the roof of a Suburban!

Decisions, decisions...

Jim