[s-cars] Re: Power Buffer

[Mike Platt]

Mark,
I bought the Porter Cable unit myself a couple years back also. Groits has a very unique backplate that has holes in it for cooling. I have had heat issues with the glue holding on the velcro backingplate getting soft and loose and pad having a mind of it's own. I am ordering a different backing plate in hopes problem will be solved. Groits will not sell you their plate you get with their high$$$$ setup. You do get that fancy plate and a carry case for your money though. 
 
I cheaped out and saved like $100 shopping on line. I don't have the case but it fits nicely in the box it came in anyway. Choice is yours.
 
I really am happy with the machine though. I have used it to polish out overspray, orange peel, and for general polishing and waxing. Bulletproof stuff Porter Cable makes.
 
Nice article on this polisher:
 
http://www.bettercarcare.com/articles.php?articleId=47
 
Good luck.
 
Mike P (former Audi sadist)


I spent a good part of Sunday washing, cleaning and waxing my now very 
clean
Emerald on Ecru //S6.  My buddy did the same with his A8L.  We got to
talking about the merits of a power buffer over using good 'ole elbow 
grease
and decided to share in the cost of a nice "system" seeing as we live 
about
1 mile apart.  I am leaning towards a Porter Cable 6" Random Orbital
machine.  If you would let me know your thoughts both pro and con I 
would
appreciate it.



		
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