Looking for an orbital polisher recommendation.

Hey guys, I’m looking for an orbital, polisher recommendation, I’m not trying to break the bank. I’m hoping to get some recommendations for a mid range one. Thank you.

 

Do you have battery powered tools? I went with a Dewalt orbital polisher because I have all Dewalt 20v power tools.

 

I do. I have mostly dewalt tools. Good idea!

 

I always used Makita rotary (not random orbital), but for a random orbital Portal Cable is still a solid choice.

 

Griots G9. Mine as been great , zero issues.

 

If you are getting started down the rabbit hole for detailing I would recommend researching and buying a better polisher. I had same thought process and started with a Porter cable. Wasn’t long until I upgraded to a Flex 3401 because I couldn’t stand the vibration SOB Porter cable.

 

Griot's G9 and G8.

porter cable is an under powered joke.

 

Over priced and under powered.

 

Never had any problems using it to correct paint. For the person whos going to use it at home for basic car maintenance it's perfectly fine.

 

I'd have to go through all my old detailing pics. But point is, there's absolutely nothing wrong w/ a Porter Cable unless you're trying to correct rock hard paint in half a day. People have used it for decades. So it's claim of being underpowered isn't really warranted. Price, fine. Argue price, I guess.





Always liked this shot. Shows how much cleaner a vehicle looks once you get rid of the surface defects.

 

Rupes. Not the cheapest, but good quality. I like their pads the best currently too.

 

TORQX from Chemical Guys gas been great for me and reasonably priced.

 

It's a sander so he'll have to buy a backing plate ($30) and that puts it at the same price as the G9 with half the power.

 

This. Love my Torq 10FX.

 

Griots Garage Orbital Buffer/Polisher. Excellent quality product. It is orbital, variable, lightweight and durable.

https://www.griotsgarage.com/g9-random-orbital-polisher/

 

Excellent product. I have the 3" also.

 

I can tell you which one NOT to buy. The Bauer orbital sold at Harbor Freight. It vibrates so badly that the anchor for the handle came right out of the body of the tool after an hour of use. It's going back.......sometimes HF does me well but nothing labeled "Bauer" has been a good purchase for me.

 

Rupes is the leader, but you will pay for it. I believe Griots is the best quality to budget brand.

 

I agree Rupes if definitely a great professional grade product but I wouldn't call Griots a budget brand. It to is a professional durable product. I've had and used mine since 2012.

 

I've had my Porter Cable for years and love it. I've not had to do any major corrections, however. I also use my cordless orbital

$119 Ryobi PBF100B RYOBI 18V ONE+ 5" Variable Speed Dual Action Polisher

Ryobi PBF100B for quick touch ups.