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StreetEdition,Apr 26 2009, 08:50 AM Wrote:

Scorcher000,Apr 23 2009, 01:52 PM Wrote:I mostly use the Orbital to do big flat surfaces that why you would have no swirl marks from the buffer. It does take a little longer but You would have to use a more liquid compound instead of a paste.
I do have a Orbital that cost me about $280 3 years ago and it's a 2 stage motor but I rarely use it. I have about 5 Buffers 2 for Metal, 2 Paint and 1 for other/Back up.
Using the right tools will get the job done quicker but you can use what ever you got to get it done. Just like the term/saying "Get er Done".
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its good to see lively discussion on the subject... im not really convinced that i *need* a porter cable (or makita).. isn't it the product that i am applying that makes the difference?
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Product has a lot to do with it, but so does the type of buffing pad applying the product. That is why I said, 'it must take you 4 days to do a compound'

There is several different levels of agressiveness with proper pads, some are recommened with a 2000 grit polish, some are recommended for Waxing purposes only since they have no 'cutting' power at all.

These $20 buffers come with a white microfiber cloth that goes over the buffer area...you are not getting ANY cutting power out of this and depending on the product only to give you that shine.

IMO - much faster ways to do it, but it requires the right tools. ;)