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Car Buffers for DIY Cleaning

Need a new level of shine on your car? These buffers for DIY cleaning will get the job done.

By Skunk UzekiPublished 6 years ago 4 min read
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Every major gearhead will take a huge amount of pride in keeping good care of their car. After all, with a great car comes even greater responsibility to keep that car looking amazing.

To get the best possible shine on your car, you're going to need to get all the gear possible. This includes the best interior car cleaning products, the best car detailing products, and more waterless car wash than you can shake a stick at.

If you want to get that extra sparkle in your car, that gear will include one of the top-rated buffers for DIY cleaning—such as the options below.

When trying to find the best buffers for DIY cleaning, you have to be careful. Some car buffers are designed to strip the paint off cars right before a paint job. This ergonomically-designed car buffer is made with beginners in mind—and therefore is designed to avoid paint stripping.

The orbital design makes sure that you don't end up with swirling, or worse, damage to your car. Just add wax and you'll have a car that'll sparkle in the sun.

If you're dealing with a need to polish multiple cars, or just may have some versatility required of your job, then you really can't go wrong with the ultra-sturdy Porter-Cable 7424XP. This buffer can be used for both sanding and polishing, has a great counterweight, and also uses random orbit movements to reduce paint damage.

This isn't a hook-and-loop polisher, but the fact is that the pad it uses still will get rid of scratches and help your car's paint job look beautiful. This is one of the best buffers for DIY cleaning for both beginners and experts.

Meguiar's is one of the names that most autobody shops trust for top-quality tools and polishes. That's why most car washes will use Meguiar's car exterior cleaning products in their arsenal, and why they've been around for so long.

This Dual-Action polisher works on multiple speeds, works to bring out superior paint quality beautifully, and is ideal for cars that have very beautiful but delicate paint jobs as part of their machinery. It's lightweight, can get deep into your paint to reduce scratches, and is durable.

It's the Meguiar's quality you expect, and that's a great thing to happen.

Speaking of Meguiar's, if you're looking for buffers for DIY cleaning, chances are that your garage has quite a few tools in it already. For those who love to get more use out of the tools they already have, the DAPower System is something you might want to look into.

This buffer attaches onto a standard power drill and allows you to get even more use out of your favorite machinery. Surprisingly, it's safe for beginners to use and buffs out scuffs in seconds. Best of all, it's under $50, which is ideal for the cleaner on a budget.

DeWalt is one of the most trusted tool brands in America, and it's not surprising that they make some really nice car buffers for DIY cleaning. This particular model comes with a lifetime warranty, which means you'll never have to replace it.

Variable sizes and speeds also means that you can buff your car the way you want—all without ever having to worry about missing a spot or taking too much time.

Makita, too, has a pretty solid name among companies that produce car buffers. This 7-inch corded speed polisher has two main features that make it a great option.

First, it has variable speeds that go up to 3,000 RPM. Second, it has a side handle that allows you to stabilize your grip and get all the harder to reach places without any strain. Overall, not a bad pick.

Versatility is the name of the game with Milwaukee, and it's no surprise that they offer great car buffers for DIY cleaning of all sorts. This variable size and speed polisher allows you to control every aspect of your car buffing time.

Along with excellent control and speed, the Milwaukee 5460-6 offers a lightweight solution for heavy duty workers. The best part of this is, it is as sturdy and gentle as it should be.

Flex likes to flex their engineering muscles, and that's how the XC3041VRG came to be. Regularly cited as one of the most revolutionary buffers for DIY cleaning and professionals alike, the XC340VRG uses cutting-edge technology to ensure a safe, burn-free buff.

High speed, random action rotors are what make this a serious game changer. If you're looking for a seriously upscale buffing solution, this is it.

TCP Global is a company that really, truly believes in bringing out an affordable DIY solution that everyone can use without worry. Their orbital car buffer costs far less than others on the market and still manages to give a professionally detailed look.

If you're looking for a buffing solution that is affordable but still keeps things looking sharp, choosing this one is a great way to go. Car buffers for DIY cleaning need not cost an arm and a leg—and TCP proves it with this cute kit.

Finally, we're going to include a larger buffer for DIY cleaning jobs involving larger cars, vans, and trucks. With a 10-inch diameter, this buffer will get the job done faster, all while allowing you to get the same high-detail finishing that people adore seeing in cars.

Bigger cars need bigger buffers for DIY cleaning, and Peak makes a point to care to them. We can't hate on that.

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Skunk Uzeki

Skunk Uzeki is an androgynous pothead and a hard partier. When they aren't drinking and causing trouble, they're writing articles about the fun times they have.

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