Comments on: Porter Cable Dual Action Polisher Review http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/04/09/porter-cable-polisher-review/ Toyota Tundra News, Reviews, Accessories, and Information Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:54:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Mickeyhttp://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/04/09/porter-cable-polisher-review/#comment-6897 Mickey Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:23:41 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1033#comment-6897 Yes I understand the times people have a hard time to keep up with everything. That's why I got 2 buffers. I use the same one strictly to put wax on and the other to take wax off. It's faster to use both and you get a better result by using a buffer to wax on. A note for those who wonder why I do 2 buffers is that when you wax on with a bonnet wax seeps into the pad of the buffer wheel. When you go to take the wax off with a terry cloth the wax that seep in on the pad now comes back out and turns your buffing job into a mix of wax back on while trying to get wax off. Double the work taking it off. So by having two different buffers I don't have that issue no more. Yes I understand the times people have a hard time to keep up with everything. That’s why I got 2 buffers. I use the same one strictly to put wax on and the other to take wax off. It’s faster to use both and you get a better result by using a buffer to wax on. A note for those who wonder why I do 2 buffers is that when you wax on with a bonnet wax seeps into the pad of the buffer wheel. When you go to take the wax off with a terry cloth the wax that seep in on the pad now comes back out and turns your buffing job into a mix of wax back on while trying to get wax off. Double the work taking it off. So by having two different buffers I don’t have that issue no more.

]]> By: admin (Jason)http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/04/09/porter-cable-polisher-review/#comment-6891 admin (Jason) Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:34:06 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1033#comment-6891 Mickey - Two buffers sounds like a great setup, but I would say that very few people wax as often as you do. While I agree that monthly waxes are best, once every 6 months is a step above the average person's waxing routine and completely doable for most people. If the average person uses a polymer based wax, they'll get acceptable results in terms of paint fade and protection. Again - it's not the best, but it's very doable and therefore our minimum recommendation. Mickey – Two buffers sounds like a great setup, but I would say that very few people wax as often as you do. While I agree that monthly waxes are best, once every 6 months is a step above the average person’s waxing routine and completely doable for most people. If the average person uses a polymer based wax, they’ll get acceptable results in terms of paint fade and protection. Again – it’s not the best, but it’s very doable and therefore our minimum recommendation.

]]> By: Mickeyhttp://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/04/09/porter-cable-polisher-review/#comment-6854 Mickey Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:47:56 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1033#comment-6854 Forgot to mention been having the same two buffers now for 17 years. I bought them when I got my new 92 Sonoma ST. Forgot to mention been having the same two buffers now for 17 years. I bought them when I got my new 92 Sonoma ST.

]]> By: Mickeyhttp://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/04/09/porter-cable-polisher-review/#comment-6853 Mickey Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:46:05 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1033#comment-6853 I get the same results with 2 craftsman buffers. I use one to wax on and the other to wax off. What I'm trying to understand with this article is you buy and expensive buffer and cheap wax. You can't wax your vehicle every 30 - 40 days? Apparently you don't care enough for the vehicle. Weather can cause havoc to paint so you have to let it go? I don't agree with the techniques here. Yes claybar every 6 months to clean the impurities then a cleaner wax and then carnuba. I use the cleaner wax and carnuba once a month. To me I think I'm a slacker to my younger days when we did the turtle wax weekly in the 70's. I get the same results with 2 craftsman buffers. I use one to wax on and the other to wax off. What I’m trying to understand with this article is you buy and expensive buffer and cheap wax. You can’t wax your vehicle every 30 – 40 days? Apparently you don’t care enough for the vehicle. Weather can cause havoc to paint so you have to let it go? I don’t agree with the techniques here. Yes claybar every 6 months to clean the impurities then a cleaner wax and then carnuba. I use the cleaner wax and carnuba once a month. To me I think I’m a slacker to my younger days when we did the turtle wax weekly in the 70’s.

]]> By: Jeremy the Detail Guyhttp://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/04/09/porter-cable-polisher-review/#comment-6784 Jeremy the Detail Guy Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:21:06 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1033#comment-6784 Yes, That was the biggest thing. It does a better job and it last forever. I actually have a cyclo buffer from around 1981 in Tidy Car blue that I need to redo the cord and switch on then replace the brushes. It needs an overhaul but these buffers come fully metal cased so actually, unless you wear the metal out, they are repairable.I guess $269 is a bit steep unless you have used both. I can use it with 2 fingers from the very end of the handle to reach the middle of my roof, no need to fight it. Actually, it is really a whole other beast, there is more going on with the Cyclo.Bottom line, If you can swing the added cost, it is worth it. If all you can give is 140, the porter cable will get the job done. Yes, That was the biggest thing. It does a better job and it last forever. I actually have a cyclo buffer from around 1981 in Tidy Car blue that I need to redo the cord and switch on then replace the brushes. It needs an overhaul but these buffers come fully metal cased so actually, unless you wear the metal out, they are repairable.

I guess $269 is a bit steep unless you have used both. I can use it with 2 fingers from the very end of the handle to reach the middle of my roof, no need to fight it. Actually, it is really a whole other beast, there is more going on with the Cyclo.

Bottom line, If you can swing the added cost, it is worth it. If all you can give is 140, the porter cable will get the job done.

]]> By: admin (Jason)http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/04/09/porter-cable-polisher-review/#comment-6776 admin (Jason) Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:08:32 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1033#comment-6776 Jeremy - Thanks for the recommendation. We were shooting for something sort of "affordable," but the truth is if you spend $300 and it lasts forever, it's pretty damn affordable. Thanks as always for your contributions here. Jeremy – Thanks for the recommendation. We were shooting for something sort of “affordable,” but the truth is if you spend $300 and it lasts forever, it’s pretty damn affordable. Thanks as always for your contributions here.

]]> By: Jeremy The Detailerhttp://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/04/09/porter-cable-polisher-review/#comment-6772 Jeremy The Detailer Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:00:46 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1033#comment-6772 After almost 30 years around the detailing business the Cyclo Dual Head Orbital Polisher is VASTLY superiour all others. A Recreational user should never have an issue with one. I Detail shop will go through a buffer like this in about 10 years with some minor upkeep and a few replacement brushes. That is with daily, near constant use. No shimmy, no jumping around, That is the biggest advantage. The down side is that it is about $300. If you want the best go for the Cyclo with a few sets of pads. One set wool, one white foam set, one green foam Set. This will keep you prepared for just about anything. After almost 30 years around the detailing business the Cyclo Dual Head Orbital Polisher is VASTLY superiour all others. A Recreational user should never have an issue with one. I Detail shop will go through a buffer like this in about 10 years with some minor upkeep and a few replacement brushes. That is with daily, near constant use. No shimmy, no jumping around, That is the biggest advantage. The down side is that it is about $300. If you want the best go for the Cyclo with a few sets of pads. One set wool, one white foam set, one green foam Set. This will keep you prepared for just about anything.

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