Automotive buffer

Depends on user mostly. There are several threads on here under wetsanding, polishing that go into it. One is titled buffer choices. All of them are a good education.
 
Makita, metabo, flex are prob your 3 best choices. Depends on your needs. Metabo and flex make lightweight, compact and powerful ones while flex and makita make full size ones.
 
Jim C said:
Makita, metabo, flex are prob your 3 best choices. Depends on your needs. Metabo and flex make lightweight, compact and powerful ones while flex and makita make full size ones.
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Is the metabo any good?
 
i had a makita for 12 years. thing is a workhorse and not too heavy for a full size buffer. when mine finally bit the dust i got the metabo. its a bad ass buffer. really powerful for its size and lightweight as well. its has a really high build quality. i have been very impressed with it. it is a smaller buffer though so dont expect to really lean on the thing for long periods of time. it will shut down on heat safety. i have had that happen to me maybe 3 times in 2 years. it was only when doing a large flat area like on a boat. you really shouldnt be leaning on it like that anyway. never hot in your hand though. i have heard that complaint about the smaller flex's. i dont regret the metabo at all. was prob one of the best tools i bought. i found the best price at homedepot.com. makes returns easy as well
 
Jim C said:
i had a makita for 12 years. thing is a workhorse and not too heavy for a full size buffer. when mine finally bit the dust i got the metabo. its a bad ass buffer. really powerful for its size and lightweight as well. its has a really high build quality. i have been very impressed with it. it is a smaller buffer though so dont expect to really lean on the thing for long periods of time. it will shut down on heat safety. i have had that happen to me maybe 3 times in 2 years. it was only when doing a large flat area like on a boat. you really shouldnt be leaning on it like that anyway. never hot in your hand though. i have heard that complaint about the smaller flex's. i dont regret the metabo at all. was prob one of the best tools i bought. i found the best price at homedepot.com. makes returns easy as well
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Wow, that sounds impressive. Does it have the size 5/8 hook up like the Makita? Does it have the soft start?
 
depends on what your doing. makita is a full size buffer. metabo is a mid size buffer. for general a color sanded paint, buffing or detailing on cars, motorcycles etc, i would buy the metabo because its a great quality piece, its easier to manage and lighter. if i need the power of a full size buffer then i would go with the makita. my makita i would also use as a disc sander for stripping cars, sanding my deck and buffing boats etc. dont expect a mid size buffer of any brand to do the job of a full size makita, dewalt, milwaukee. like comparing an f150 to an f350 diesel truck.
 
Jim C said:
depends on what your doing. makita is a full size buffer. metabo is a mid size buffer. for general a color sanded paint, buffing or detailing on cars, motorcycles etc, i would buy the metabo because its a great quality piece, its easier to manage and lighter. if i need the power of a full size buffer then i would go with the makita. my makita i would also use as a disc sander for stripping cars, sanding my deck and buffing boats etc. dont expect a mid size buffer of any brand to do the job of a full size makita, dewalt, milwaukee. like comparing an f150 to an f350 diesel truck.
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Ok thanks.
 
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