Wax Buffing Machine

den525 · Postby **den525** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 6:20 pm

Does anyone know any good ones? I have been using just a waxing cloth in the past, and it gets pretty tiring.

MX5CHIC · Postby **MX5CHIC** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:20 pm

Considering waxing is not done everyday I just bought a machine from Repco, forget the brand but it is orange and black.

Important to consider is a variable speed type as you should never wax / polish over 1800/2000 rpm or risk burning in your polish. Also a padded rubber base is important and get yourself a few quality buffing and polishing mitts so that you always have a clean one on hand.

philz · Postby **philz** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:21 pm

Just for waxing? or do you want it for polishing as well?

For waxing only, Mother's has a kit, or I'm sure one of those $20-$30 el cheapo ones will do the job.

However, for polishing, I would be using a RO machine.

marcusus · Postby **marcusus** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:24 pm

I got my mate just some random orbital buffer from Bunnings. Ozito brand or something I think. I just made sure that it had the velcro bit on the bottom so the pads I bought off Waxit would go on.

It works a charm, and is definitely a lot cheaper than the full on options you can get.

Mr Morlock · Postby **Mr Morlock** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:35 pm

Forget machines which are not built for purpose. A buffing machine can be used for cutting and polishing. Best bet go to a proper paint supplier one that supplies to professionals and ask them for advice on the different machines.these days they usually have a choice. My local guy was also a painter by trade and you get the right advice. If you buy the right tool it will last you a very long time. If you know any pro painters also not a bad idea to watch them in action. I have a 2 speed machine which I have used for a variety of jobs including heavy sanding and rust removal etc. The right advice avoids getting a machine that is too fast or not powerful enough for different work.

JBT · Postby **JBT** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:48 pm

As a non-professional, you're best to stick with a random orbital buffer/sander for polishing and very minor swirl removal.

A rotary buffer/sander (similar in operation to an angle grinder) can easily wreck the paint at worst and leave holograms and swirls at best in the wrong hands. :shock:

As with anything, you get what you pay for. Google Autopia, Detail Paradise or even Meguiars for info and/or videos on machines in use.