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I am considering purchasing a new rotary polisher but ideally I would like to sell my current Makita 1st.

The machine is still in an almost new condition despite having been used quite extensively. I've never put my machines on the floor and they always get cleaned after use, hence the condition they're in


A few pics...








D-Handle




Rear Handle








Machine will come with original box + documentation, backing plate, spare brushes and wool pad (unused).

Looking for R1800 onco

And this i think is the worlds first detailed rotary.

(15-08-2010 06:43 PM)calypso Wrote: [ -> ]And this i think is the worlds first detailed rotary.

My thoughts exactly. 303 on the black trim?

(now if only it was a DA)

(15-08-2010 06:43 PM)calypso Wrote: [ -> ]And this i think is the worlds first detailed rotary.

Maybe I should sell it with a coat of Raceglaze Black Label for added value. I can also upgrade the screws and allen key bolts to stainless steel items if required


And yes, I gave it a pretty thorough cleaning today...OCD I know

Being new to detailing, I have read that it is easy to cause damage to your car if you dont know how to use these machines. How difficult is it really and how do you go about learning the correct way of using these machines?

(15-08-2010 08:18 PM)PrevanP Wrote: [ -> ]Being new to detailing, I have read that it is easy to cause damage to your car if you dont know how to use these machines. How difficult is it really and how do you go about learning the correct way of using these machines?

Rotary polishers have a bad name in so far as causing damage when used in-correctly.

Sure if you are silly with the machine and ignore some of the golden rules you can damage your paint, but by and large damage is a result of carelessness, rather than the machine itself.

If you work slowly and pay attention to what you are doing you should be fine. Small things like keeping the pad flat, avoiding edges/corners/ridges and keeping panel temperatures in check are the most important.

I usually tell guys just learning the machine to play with it using a soft pad, finishing polish and low speed (setting 1 or 2) until they get a feel for the machine. Using the above mentioned pad/polish/speed combination it is highly unlikely that you will cause any major damage, even if you got totally carried away

What are you buying?

(16-08-2010 07:23 PM)springbok Wrote: [ -> ]What are you buying?

Festool I think...Just waiting for the latest pricing before I bite the bullet

Some time ago I almost bought the small Flex rotary to complement the Makita for use on the side panels and vertical surfaces. Having seen and felt Nic's Festool since then, it makes more sense to have 1 machine that fills both roles well rather than 2 separate machines that need to be interchanged mid detail

Tempting...

(16-08-2010 07:36 PM)Carn Wrote: [ -> ]

(16-08-2010 07:23 PM)springbok Wrote: [ -> ]What are you buying?

Festool I think...Just waiting for the latest pricing before I bite the bullet

Some time ago I almost bought the small Flex rotary to complement the Makita for use on the side panels and vertical surfaces. Having seen and felt Nic's Festool since then, it makes more sense to have 1 machine that fills both roles well rather than 2 separate machines that need to be interchanged mid detail

You wont go wrong with the Festool Dave !! Normally Doors are a mission not with the Fes

Def worth it

(16-08-2010 09:51 PM)Lambchop Wrote: [ -> ]You wont go wrong with the Festool Dave !! Normally Doors are a mission not with the Fes

Def worth it

The Makita is not really all that bad on vertical surfaces like doors, etc. When doing multiple passes though the weight really starts to make itself felt, especially when you've been lazing around almost all winter

(16-08-2010 09:59 PM)Carn Wrote: [ -> ]

(16-08-2010 09:51 PM)Lambchop Wrote: [ -> ]You wont go wrong with the Festool Dave !! Normally Doors are a mission not with the Fes

Def worth it

The Makita is not really all that bad on vertical surfaces like doors, etc. When doing multiple passes though the weight really starts to make itself felt, especially when you've been lazing around almost all winter

Dude who are you kidding?? that Makita is like a dead body when you move it around on doors and vertical surfaces

Stop being a cheapskate and get the Fes .. Dont make me have to tell you again

Righty gents...With my new Flex being delivered tomorrow I think it is time to put the Makita up for sale.

Price is negotiable and if there are no takers I may just keep it as a backup machine

Congrats bud! Try get some sleep tonight hey

Any chance the flex will be detailed soon??? LOL!

(24-02-2011 09:26 AM)Torres1 Wrote: [ -> ]Any chance the flex will be detailed soon??? LOL!

Maybe later...It hasn't even been christened yet

I know this thread is quite old, but is this still available? I would love to own a rotary but can't shell out the R3 for a new one at the moment.

(30-10-2011 10:11 PM)Sankekur Wrote: [ -> ]I know this thread is quite old, but is this still available? I would love to own a rotary but can't shell out the R3 for a new one at the moment.

Heya bud, will let you know shortly about the machine

Don't forget me Dave!!! I had dibs.

(01-11-2011 03:11 PM)Carn Wrote: [ -> ]

(30-10-2011 10:11 PM)Sankekur Wrote: [ -> ]I know this thread is quite old, but is this still available? I would love to own a rotary but can't shell out the R3 for a new one at the moment.

Heya bud, will let you know shortly about the machine

Awesome thanks!