How much does a good buffer cost?
Do I need to buy an expensive buffer? Good results can be achieved with an inexpensive buffer. I buffed dozens of vehicles out with a cheap buffer when I was starting out. How important is it to have a multi-speed buffer? Very important. It’s important to be able to slow the pad down when approaching sharp edges and body curves. It helps reduce burn-through. Nearly all quality buffers are variable speed. But a two-speed buffer will work fine also. Can you list some cheap buffers and where I can get them? Harbor Freight has a great inexpensive variable-speed buffer which regularly sells for $49.99. One should be able to get great results with it for many years. Also, WEN, available from JC Whitney for around $60 is also a decent inexpensive buffer. It has 2 speeds and does not have a 5/8″ arbor unlike the Harbor Freight buffer. The buffer I am looking at does not have a 5/8″ arbor. Should I buy it? If it has a 7″ backing pad you should be ok. One advantage of the 5/8″ arbor is that it i
