The DeWalt DEWDW849P for $168 or the Makita 9227CX3 for $189

Both on this page:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw...ewalt+polisher

I plan to use the Meguiar's Professional Line and Foam Pads W65, W7000, W8000, and W9000.

It has been about 10-years since I used a rotary for polishing, so I'll practice on the wife's car first

 

well, i'm no detailer but i think i'd get the makita, its got alot stronger reviews. i think they would both be an excellent quality buffer, but that handle on the makita, thats where i'd want it. now i have real limited buffer time, with a dewalt similar to those shown, but the handle kinda bothered me on it, got in the way more, and i just wished it was more like the makitas

 

from my experience of managing a rental company makita is alot better then dewalt just my .02

 

i like dewalt stuff, but i think makita is better

 

The Dewalt is rated at 8 amps where the Makita is 10 amps. You won't regret the Makita price and they make quality equipment.

The Dewalt is very good as well, but I would get the 12 amp which isthe next one down on the list.

 

I agree with everything these fellas are saying as far as the buffer is concerned, but not so sure about the meguiars. I like their stuff, but I like either Griots or Poorboys cutting solutions, and then Griots Best of Show wax. Me and a buddy have tried Meguiars stuff, and just wasnt as impressed as we were with the others. Also, dont forget to clay bar obviously.

 

I hate to the great party pooper that I ususally am, but what else is an unofficial gramps for.

I used to repair power tools. All the parts are interchangeable.

Inotherwords, they are all made by the same factory for Makita and a couple of others.

Made in America just means assmembled here. (Even though, yes, all the parts are made in China and assembled here.)

But the parts were all interchangeable. As we have learned here, find yourself a company with the best customer service.

 

I can't agree with that in some cases now. I was repairing rotary tools and the Rotozip, Dewalt, Black and Decker and Craftsman are completely different in how the parts are mounted inside. The have the same overall design, but the interior design and electronic layout is different.

I would check online for different review sites as well as the customer service.

 

Okay, maybe on the high end stuff, but the private label stuff you buy at a kmart, target, big lots, etc. are the same products.

Remember, every big companies sell their name in the form of license fees to have other people sell their product under their name, including makita, milwaukee, dewault, etc.

That's all I do now is buy and sell licensed products to and from China and Taiwan.

 

What's important to me is thetrigger.I look for a variable speed with a soft touch trigger so that i can preset the max rpm and when I need to slow downsay around a molding or handle the trigger adjusts the rpm by how far I pull it. There is nothing worse about a buffer when the trigger is either full on or full off. That sucks from experience!!!!The other thing is weight. Heavy buffers work you more. Lighter is better. Looked at both of them but can tell for sure if the triggers are the type I like.