buffer question - Honda Prelude Forum

Vapor · 04-18-2003, 12:40 PM

yeah yeah, I know this topic might as well be FAQ'd. But I need an alternative.

I've got some oxidation (SM red) that I need to tak care of. it's not really going to come out nicely by hand, I need a buffer.

But I don't have $100 for a buffer, I jst graduated and I'm trying to get moving outside the college bubble, so that much for a buffer is something I can't financially justify.

anyone have any cheaper alternatives? I'm looking to spend $50 tops, any ideas?

There is an 8" craftsman random orbit buffer on sale at sears, any good? anyone own anythin other then the PC 7424?

Ng Luder · 04-19-2003, 02:11 PM

ive never used anything but the PC. however, ive heard of people here purchasing relatively cheaper brands that cost around $50 too and they seemed to have good results. I dont remember which ones they bought.

I say go ahead and try it out on an inconspicuous area of the car. If you like it, keep it. If you dont, return it

vooboo13 · 04-19-2003, 05:40 PM

I got an 8" craftsmen one and it works fine. If you know how to use a buffer and you get a good foam pad - one that won't mess up your paint then it should be fine. Have you used one before?

DjChowFun · 04-19-2003, 05:59 PM

if it's anything, my porter cable didn't cost that much....110....

but i've spent way more than that on pads =(

Vapor · 04-19-2003, 07:12 PM

110 is a LOT more then 50 if you've got no money. but the paint is starting to show some age and needs the TLC.

I've never used a buffer before. That's why I was trying to stay with a random orbit instead of a straight orbital. I'd like to avoid burning my paint off.

vooboo13 · 04-19-2003, 07:27 PM

The 8" one I got was random orbit.. I believe I paid $40-50 something like that. It was like 2 years ago.

irishpilot · 04-20-2003, 12:41 AM

I bought a cheap one and it didn't do anything, as long as it will spin fast enough to build up a little heat and blend all the imperfections it will do the job.