Makita 9227 buffer/ polisher

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james.heider

I am thinking about purchasing the Makita 9227c buffer polisher.
I am a hoby guy so it will not be in daily use but i do have 2 cars that will need to have the clear coat buffed and polished.
Any recommendations or thoughts would be appreciated.

I have a porter cable randon orbit sander polisher but don't think that it is a good choice for clear coat buffing since it starts out at 2400 rpm.
 
I have one of that Makita buffer and have used it for a couple of years now. I like mine.

Aaron
 
The Flex is certainly a better product dollar for dollar, and the price difference is not too large.

I'm guessing its resale value would be better, also.
 
Is the flex the best money can buy? My buffer is starting to be on it's way out after many years of use..I'd like something quieter and lighter then what I currently have. I'm using a Dewalt variable rpm buffer, with the rpm dial on the top. I definetely wanna go with an electric..and wanna buy the BEST!
 
I've seen videos with the Flex being used. When my Makita dies I would consider one if the reviews are still positive especially as to long term durabilty.
 
How about the Flex PE14-2-150, I like the idea of a side handle, how does this one compare, I see there are 3 to choose from.
 
danp76;15298 said:
How about the Flex PE14-2-150, I like the idea of a side handle, how does this one compare, I see there are 3 to choose from.
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The Flex L3403 VRG that I mentioned in Post #5 comes with both a bail and a side handle.
The PE14-2-150 comes with only the side handle.
The third one Chemical Guys offers, the Flex XC 3401 VRG Orbital Polisher, is a Dual Action so I wouldn't compare it to the other two but it only has the bail handle.

The more expensive (~$400) PE14-2-150 operates at 600-2100 RPM and weighs 5.6 lbs. It also has the motor's air vents aimed at the back of the buffing pad.
The less expensive (~$250) L3403 operates at 1100-3700 RPM and weighs 4.85 lbs. Not sure where the air vents...

The motors on both buffers put out the same power but if you need the slower speed, the more expensive model is the way to go. Shine wanted the lightest one he could find that would do the job.

Shine started a thread on the L3403 a while back:
http://www.spiuserforum.com/showthread.php?636-flex-buffer&p=7586&viewfull=1#post7586
 
I just read that thread, I wonder which one is the one to go with? I'm thinking of the more expensive one, but wonder why it's heavier?...better made?
 
My makita's are going on 10 yrs now and still work great, although I would be tempted to give one of those flex buffers a try if I had the chance.
 
I guess the question is, is rotary or dual action the way to go on a buffer. My buffer is rotary, I think the some of the newer buffers are offered in dual action. The Flex offers 2 that are rotary and one that is dual action.
 
Dual action polishers are for fine polishing and waxing only, rotaries are required to remove sanding scratches.
 
Yep Dan.. You need the rotary for what we do.. The dual action is great for detailing or removing micro fine scratches in dark colors.. But for buffing a fresh job you need to get out the rototiller ;)
 
Hi Bondoking, I kinda was figuring that..my old dewalt has been rugged and seems to last a long time..however, recently the rpm jumps from high to low during operation for some reason...? Maybe a good excuse to buy a Flex buffer? Two of the three Flex buffers are rotary, anyone try the Dynabrade? Or, is Flex the best?
 
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