Dual Action Polisher

Dual Action Polisher

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Are you having a hard time polishing your car?

Let’s face it – everyone wants their cars shiny and new, but not everyone has the time to get it done. After all, it can take hours, not to mention a lot of effort, to polish a car by hand. Then again, why use your hands when you can use a dual action polisher?

Indeed, using an electric car polisher buffer allows you to polish your car more thoroughly and in half the time you would spend in hand polishing. There are two basic types of car polishers – the high-speed rotary or circular polisher and the orbital or dual action polisher.

High speed rotary polishers are often used by professionals since they are harder to use. In fact, if you don’t use it properly, the paint can get burned and damaged. Then again, with the proper use, a rotary polisher can remove deeper imperfections and scratches better than a dual action polisher can.

This is because a rotary polisher works by applying intense, repetitive circular motion to the surface of the car, which in turn, causes a great amount of friction and heat.

On the other hand, a dual action polisher is a great tool for beginners or amateurs. It has two spinning components, with one orbiting the other, which is where it gets its name from, and also why it is called an orbital polisher.

The dual action of this type of polisher propels it across the surface of the car and causes an irregular motion, which in turn, leads to less concentrated friction and a lower chance of damaging the paint.

Here are some of the most popular dual action polishers available:

Porter Cable 7424 XP Dual Action Orbital Polisher ($120-$150)

This Porter Cable polisher, sometimes known as the PC, is a favorite among car enthusiasts, mainly because of its comfortable ergonomic design and because of the level of power it offers, which allows it to polish your car a hundred times faster than just your hands would.

Meguiar’s G110v2 Professional Dual Action Polisher ($300)

Meguiar is another well-known brand when it comes to car polishers and this one in particular, is a bestseller, reaching up to 6800 opm (orbits per minute) but at the same time, has a soft touch that virtually leaves your car paint scratch-free.

Black & Decker WP900 6-Inch Random Orbit Waxer/Polisher ($35-$40)

This affordable and compact dual action polisher is a great choice for beginners, with a comfortable yet solid two-handle design and a long ten-foot cord.