Which Buffer / Polisher is the best?

We get asked this question all the time, "which polisher do you suggest for the best results?" This question is very controversial, everyone has their tool of choice but when we asked the best of the best, the professionals in the industry, most of them pointed to one brand in particular.

We are going to elaborate on some of the polishers available on the market, and finish the blog with what the pro's are using, and why you should switch to this buffer or at least have one in your roster.

Makita: These polishers are the "old school" "die hard" buffers. They are extremely strong, durable and they have some nice features that the cheaper predecessors don't have (Soft Start, Rubber Housing, Air Intake Filters). These polishers we're traditionally rotary, meaning they spin in just one direction and although this style is great for bringing on a good shine, it can also cause lots of swirl marks. They do have a double action available but they are mostly known for their super durable rotary.

Milwaukee: Similar to the Makita, the durability may not be as strong but this could be a matter of opinion. The Milwaukee has come up with something fairly revolutionary. They now offer a cordless polisher. This is great for the hard to reach areas. To ensure you have enough juice (battery life) to last through the job, you will want to purchase two battery packs because the battery on these buffers doesn't last as long as you'd like.

Flex: The leader in polishers and buffers, they have many different options of buffers; Rotary, Double Action and several other models that offer different drive types and ultimately machine mark reducing qualities. These are professional grade and very durable and are in the same league as the Rupes.

Auto finesse: The auto finesse just came out with a very high quality double action polisher that seems to be really good, light weight and has a lot of power. The polishing power seems to be very good and the price make its a very good option if you are in need of a double action buffer.

Now after posting a pole on our social media pages to see what the leading buffer that the professionals prefer to use to remove swirl marks and produce a high shine, 90% said they preferred to use the RUPES polisher.

Rupes: These polishers come in many different options. They have a rotary , several double action types and different throws to accompany the double action models. We hear the most feedback about their highly sought after mini polisher. This company takes the gold for producing a high quality buffer that is built to last and has remarkable scratch removing qualities. Do not hesitate to purchase one of these, you will not regret it. Your clients will thank you, bur furthermore your hands will thank you when you have cut down your buffing time because it is a serious swirl removing machine.