I Can buy a Makita 9227C perfect Cond $100 Worth it?

[imported_Jakerooni]

Maybe on metal pieces.



A bumper/plastic trim will burn basically instantly at 1600+ RPMS.

I don`t care who says what. A rotary will take practice. Your pads will skip on you. You will have the rotary pull away from you.



Buy it and practice till you can handle it.

Do you want me to post a video of doing exactly that? I mean I haven`t taken the video yet but I can easily do it tomorrow when I get into the shop. I can hit the plastic and the rubber at 3000rpms and not burn it. I wouldn`t recommend anyone else try it but saying that it happens instantly is kind of a rather bold statement. If you honestly and truely know how to use your equipment there should be very very little concern about burning anything.. Does it happen.. Absoultly. when one is either still in the learning process or just plain and simple not paying attention.

[fergnation]

Burning paint is pretty tough to do but it does happen on occasion. I don`t think anyone should be scared away from a rotary though. Start with lower RPM`s and lighter polishes and pads. Basically , just be carefull.



Watch out for edges and newly painted surfaces. My best piece of advice is to watch out for tight places. It is areas where the pad does not fit and both edges catch. That is a recipe for disaster and resulted in the only burn I have ever had. But other than that, EVERYONE has the ability to use a rotary. It is not hitting a 2 iron or dunking a basketball!

[imported_weekendwarrior]

This comment amuses me.



So, how are these GOOD pros staying in business if they keep messing up people`s cars? Are they just hiding it? Not telling the customer and hope they don`t see it? Do they pay for the repairs through insurance?

I think I worded my post poorly. What I meant to say was that most pros I have talked to on this site in person have burned paint at least once - I didn`t mean that they do it on a weekly basis by any means, just saying that it happens. Regarding how it is handled, any reputable detailer is going to make it right, either out of pocket, or through insurance.



My only point to my comments are that if you are going to buy a rotary, you just need to be aware of the precautions needed, and the possibility of burning paint. I am not saying to dwell on it, and stay in a nervous, uptight stae by any means, I am just saying you have to pay attention when ever the machine is on. Kind of like if you drive a car a lot, there is a good chance you will eventually have a fender bender (you may not, but the chances are good). The best way I feel to learn this is through practice (time behind the wheel so to speak), and I would rather learn on a beater or scrap panel before working on a car I care about.



I just wanted to clarify what I meant. If you don`t agree, we`ll just have to agree to disagree.

[sixty7mustang22]

I think I worded my post poorly. What I meant to say was that most pros I have talked to on this site in person have burned paint at least once - I didn`t mean that they do it on a weekly basis by any means, just saying that it happens. Regarding how it is handled, any reputable detailer is going to make it right, either out of pocket, or through insurance.



My only point to my comments are that if you are going to buy a rotary, you just need to be aware of the precautions needed, and the possibility of burning paint. I am not saying to dwell on it, and stay in a nervous, uptight stae by any means, I am just saying you have to pay attention when ever the machine is on. Kind of like if you drive a car a lot, there is a good chance you will eventually have a fender bender (you may not, but the chances are good). The best way I feel to learn this is through practice (time behind the wheel so to speak), and I would rather learn on a beater or scrap panel before working on a car I care about.



I just wanted to clarify what I meant. If you don`t agree, we`ll just have to agree to disagree.

No, I agree with what you just posted there. I just didn`t agree with what you posted before. Now that we have that cleared up, we can move on...

[imported_Denzil]

i found a Makita 9227C in perfect condition locally for $100.



I never used a polisher, i was going to get a PC or G110 but idont know if i should pass this up?



any input? i only have till the end of the day to decide.

It`s definitely worth it. Is it brand new? You`ll definitely need some scrap panels to practice on or if you`re bold enough, practice on your own vehicle. Just don`t mess up. :2thumbs: