car polisher

[graham_f]

hey, i'm looking to buy a polisher for my dad this Christmas. Any suggestions and experience?
I'd like to keep it under $200 if possible.

thanks
Graham

[luuluu]

Re: car polisher

i have this one and it's awesome. it doesnt spin it just shakes real fast and if you push down to hard it'll stop so you can't damage the paint.

http://www.eshine.ca/1porter_cable_7...185.php?cat=28

[dave335]

Re: car polisher

I have a Porter Cable but the new Griots is supposed to be awesome. The third generation just came out on December 3rd. Auto Obsessed in Edmonton carries them.

http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/gri...ij309olii8hkd6

David

[graham_f]

Re: car polisher

Is there a place to get them in Calgary?

[onceover]

Re: car polisher

KMS Tools has them

[graham_f]

Re: car polisher

Kms has the griots? They don't show online?

[onceover]

Re: car polisher

Porter Cable. Can't find it on the website but I'm pretty sure I saw it while I was there. Could be worth calling

[sabbySC]

Re: car polisher

PC7424 is what I have. I used to have Dewalt Rotary but it dissapeared in one of my moves!

You can get the 7424 at Canadian Tire these days, but I buy my stuff through eshine.ca

I personally would prefer a Flex Tool these days as I find the 7424 to be a little underwhelming when it comes to paint correction.

[graham_f]

Re: car polisher

thanks for the help guys,
I decided to go with the porter cable, i think it should fit his needs well.


Merry Christmas!

[dave335]

Re: car polisher

I don't think you can go wrong with either the Porter Cable or the Griots. I have the older PC 7424 which has since been replaced by the XP. Griots is supposed to be more powerful and has a lifetime guarantee. I have seen the Flex before and it is a nice machine but probably more than you need for an amateur.

Hope your dad enjoys it!

David