bradleyhea

I'm in the market for a 7" polisher but because I've spent soo much on equipment lately I'm having to cheap out and go with the lowest cost option that'll get the job done. I've found some relatively affordable 6" random orbital polishers but the cheapest 7" RO is gonna be $100 more.

I've never owned a polisher before so I'm wondering what's the difference between a 6" and 7". The polishing work I'll use it for is non-automotive, furniture related actually, so it won't be put through near as much use compared to auto detailing work. They all seem to have the same 5/8"-11 drive spindle for the pad so I guess the only difference would be the motor size, which would determine how big a pad it should turn.

Am I gonna be at any kind of a disadvantage getting a 6" polisher vs. 7". Can the 6" take the same pads as the 7", maybe just cut them down some?

Thanks

CLass of 1

Hey buddy not sure if you’re still looking for advice, but I would just get the 6”. The reality is that 1” pad difference won’t be noticeable. The only reason for a larger pad is to do more work faster.

I have a 6” DA and swapped out the crappy mounting pad it came with for a higher quality 5” and 3”.

Hope this helps.

Nick

bradleyhea

Right on appreciate the advice.

nigel821

iTrader: (2)

Spend the extra $50 and get a PC to start out with:
Porter cable 7424xp, 7424xp, Porter Cable 7424XP Dual Action Polisher, Porter Cable polisher, car polisher, buffer, sander-polisher (autogeek.net)

I own a 7420 and a Flex. The flex is superior in every way but also costs $400...etc. I used and STILL use my PC to this day. I've had that thing for almost 10 years now.

-Nigel