Best Random Orbital Buffer

[RichardParronIII]

I clean my car the old fashion way, by hand. I would like to purchase a random orbital buffer to see better results when it comes to detailing my car, but I don't know which is the best to purchase. I have a 2013 Toyota Corolla S that has a Black Sand Pearl paint job. So, you already know how hard it is to keep black clean looking! I'm a beginner when it comes to detailing, but don't mind spending the time to learn and detail my car. So, what do you think is the best random orbital buffer?

 

[Ric]

Ive always loved the Porter Cable 7424 and get some velcro pads

 

[Scott O'Kashan]

Unless someone is trained in the proper use of an electric buffer, it's very common to burn swirl marks into the paint with it. I don't recommend them at all.

 

[hangfire]

I save the orbital for old oxidized paint where the good outweighs the possible harm. A 2013 shouldn't need it. Yes black is the hardest to keep clean looking.

HF

 

[RichardParronIII]

I've heard a lot about Porter Cable, but heard its name is what makes it so popular. Others have been talking a lot of great things about Griot, but haven't heard the pro's and con's about both.

 

[Ric]

Unless someone is trained in the proper use of an electric buffer, it's very common to burn swirl marks into the paint with it. I don't recommend them at all.

this is why I recommend the porter cable, with this backing plate: http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-5-inch-Vented-Dual-Action-Hook-Loop-Backing-Plate_p_762.html

you can see that its vented, to prevent heat build up.

Heres a great write up: http://pnw4runners.com/tando/wax/detail1.htm

Ive used this for years, with no training other than watching youtube and no problems on 3 vehicles now, I buff, wax and polish my buddies Z06 vette and hes anal about his vette lol

 

[Ric]

I've heard a lot about Porter Cable, but heard its name is what makes it so popular. Others have been talking a lot of great things about Griot, but haven't heard the pro's and con's about both.

I like Griots stuff but its spendy lol

 

[RichardParronIII]

Heat is another issue that I read about, vented backplates make sense. I will make sure to get those whenever I decide on what I'm going to purchase. I don't really have a concern for how much it costs or the time that I have to put in, I did it with my 1996 Honda CR-V while I was in Japan.

 

[Ric]

you cant go wrong with a Porter Cable, I also have people asking me to buff and wax their car, I just don't have time to do everyone's car lol