For those of you looking for a rotary...

[spree]

Harbor Freight has their Chicago Electric rotary on sale for $30. It looks just like a Makita 9227. I just ordered one for myself.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=92623

 

[Juiced-03]

thats an awesome deal if it works! Really, I don't see why it wouldn't though. Keep us updated on its performance. I wouldn't mind having a backup to my DeWalt.

 

[trance_in_miami]

Question : besides removing the deep scratches what other benefit can a rotary offer compare to the PC ?

 

[DARKSTI]

Question : besides removing the deep scratches what other benefit can a rotary offer compare to the PC ?

Can remove oxidation better and break down polishes faster.

 

[Juiced-03]

Question : besides removing the deep scratches what other benefit can a rotary offer compare to the PC ?

You will be able to polish your car in 1/4 of the time it takes with a PC.

 

[trance_in_miami]

some one should compare two cars done by both a rotary and a PC. If it is that big of a difference. Just curious.

 

[spree]

some one should compare two cars done by both a rotary and a PC. If it is that big of a difference. Just curious.

well...there's not really a need for a comparison. The rotary is more powerful, and therefore has more cutting capabilities. It can remove some more serious defects that you wouldn't be able to remove with a PC.

The rotary is also a lot more dangerous. You can burn your paint, create nasty holograms, etc. etc.

 

[Juiced-03]

some one should compare two cars done by both a rotary and a PC. If it is that big of a difference. Just curious.

It's not so much the final product (unless the defects couldn't be removed with the PC) but the process. The rotary will save valuable time if you are a pro who details for money. But the PC and rotary will both give excellent results assuming you know what you are doing. Like spree said, holograms are quite common with newbie rotary users.

 

[Martinrulz]

well...there's not really a need for a comparison. The rotary is more powerful, and therefore has more cutting capabilities. It can remove some more serious defects that you wouldn't be able to remove with a PC.

The rotary is also a lot more dangerous. You can burn your paint, create nasty holograms, etc. etc.

Spree, in relation to your last comment there. Are the porter cable pretty much idiot proof? I mean can burn your paint and such with one like you can with the rotory?

 

[Juiced-03]

I think it would be impossible to burn or ruin paint with the PC.

 

[spree]

Yep, pretty much impossible. The worst thing you can do with a PC is use some horrible pads which would scratch your paint. That's about it. That, or drop the machine on your car and dent the hell out of it.