Best buffer for beginner

[black335i]

Hey, I was looking at buffers for mild car polishing. What would be an affordable starting kit?What kind of pads for mild polishing and waxing? I saw chemical guys has a kit on amazon.
Thanks

[icegrill]

Can't go wrong with a griots outfit. Very safe and easy.

[Ejones4541]

+1 for Griot's

[Palala808]

Rupes has some entry kits in the $300-$400 range. DA plus pads and compound/polish. Have also heard positive things about Griots as mentioned above.

[REB_TN_15]

Key point - You want a Dual Action Polisher. Porter Cable is another established brand. Mere adjustable rotary side wheel polisher and buffer can burn through your finish, especially for a newbie.

[Mintsopoulos]

Stick with a dual action. Something like rupes, torq, griots, adams. Depends on budget really. Chemical guys has some good starter kits with torq polishers.

[black335i]

where would be the best place to purchase?

[arucano]

I have both Griot's and Portacable. Griott's is quieter than PortaCable but bot are very good for light work.

[jlozano]

Rupes is the way to go.

[Palala808]

Originally Posted by black335i

where would be the best place to purchase?

Support a local business if you can. Amazon has tons of kits as well. My local detail shop is on par with online prices so I usually pick up my products direct from him.

[jdgamble]

Griots from Autogeek. They have everything you could ever need.

[Isj]

Griots and PC are good for beginners and not too expensive, though if you plan on polishing other cars or using it for a business I suggest getting the Rupes.

[lvevo]

The people replying Rupes, do you mean Gear Driven Dual Action Polisher? I'm assuming the random orbiter is for a person with experience. See below for Dual Action Polisher.

Thanks,

https://www.rupes.com/product/lk900e/

[kosd]

Harbor freight makes a porter cable DA style polisher that goes for under $60 with coupon. I Think it’s a good starter DA if on a budget. Just expect to buy a different backing plate. I paired mine with a 5” lake county backing plate, meguiars microfiber cutting pads and lake county pads and have used it successfully for years. Lots of YouTube videos out there reviewing it as well.

[ChuMpion3]

Torq here. Love it and very easy to use. Bought from chemical guys

[JohnBayArea]

Right and left hand