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Avid Power Buffer Polisher 6 inch Dual Action DA Polisher for Car Detailing Random Orbital Car Buffer Polisher Waxer Kit with Variable Speed 3 Polishing Pads
Last Updated: April 16, 2023 (Refresh Now)
8.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
903
Old Reviews
479
Unverified
18
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7 meters
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Review Analysis - 406 recent, verified reviews
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Usage
68easy, use, handle, job, control
+91%
-9%
" ... Other than that the buffer works great and it pretty easy to use. ... "
" ... I love how easy it is to apply compounds to vehicles. ... "
" ... very good all excellent if you are one of the people who is looking for a machine for the first time this is very easy to use. ... "
" ... Super easy to set up. ... "
" ... Liked the product very easy to use. ... Made my 17 yr old nephew look like a pro. ... "
" ... It made it so easy, I polish the car more often. ... "
" ... Very good Tool well built easy to control and not bulky or cumbersome love it ... "
" ... The variable speed makes it versatile and easy to use. ... "
Body
51handle, weight, apart, solid, scratches
+73%
-27%
" ... Given the price it is surprisingly heavy with a very solid feel. ... "
" ... Pads attach firmly. ... "
" ... The Handle wasn’t very stable but it was easier to use without it. ... "
" ... Sent it back after getting a deal on another model, but seemed like it was pretty sturdy. ... "
" ... Gave 4 stars instead of 5 because it would have been much better if they just used a better quality switch or protected it better from dust so I didn't have to contact their excellant support. ... "
" ... Pictured with the fine grade sponge pad attached (it comes with 3, two cutting pads and a buffing pad which are made from very high quality foam. ... "
" ... I like the fact that it is easy to maneuver and that it is compact. ... "
" ... Pads provided appear to be of good quality. ... "
Price
48money, waste, polisher, worth, value
+88%
-13%
" ... Honestly, I think this product is great for it's price point. ... "
" ... Price was right and it seems a good purchase so far. ... "
" ... The price is pretty awesome as well. ... "
" ... Did an excellent job and for a great price. ... "
" ... However, for the money, this is a buy. ... "
" ... Definitely a budget polisher ... "
" ... Price, quality, and results. ... "
" ... Very nice buffer for the money. ... I bought this as I didn't want two expensive buffers and the price was right. ... "
Comfort
44pad, hands, hand, vibration, pressure
+73%
-27%
" ... Does exactly what you need it to and comes with three pads. ... "
" ... Easy to use, comes with three versatile buffing pads. ... You older guys like me (70) the vibration from the tool my cause some hand discomfort for a few days, but it's well worth the effort. ... "
" ... Thank you for sending three pads ... "
" ... The foam pads provided are all the same despite being different colors. ... "
" ... Feels very solid. ... "
" ... I haven't had issues with the pads as others have. ... "
" ... Pictured with the fine grade sponge pad attached (it comes with 3, two cutting pads and a buffing pad which are made from very high quality foam. ... The handle is a little short to get my knuckles fully around, but it is adjustable for position (I can use it one handed if needed) and it is not offset to one side like my drill or angle-grinder, meaning your hand is balanced on top above the pad, not to the side. ... "
" ... Pads are great. ... "
Performance
42speeds, job, job done, variable, gets the job
+83%
-17%
" ... This machine has plenty of power and variable speeds. ... "
" ... I love it , does the job and easy to work and store! ... "
" ... Gets the job done. ... "
" ... Glad I didn’t buy a expensive $100+ DA, this one gets the job done better than my skills and expectations. ... "
" ... its ok for the price i paid.does it job ... "
" ... Very pleased with the overall performance. ... "
" ... Love the multi speed settings that provides speed when you need it and when you don’t. ... Extremely satisfied with performance. ... "
" ... The variable speed makes it versatile and easy to use. ... "
Size
29handle, pads, buffer, pad, backing plate
+62%
-38%
" ... Pads attach firmly. ... "
" ... Very good Tool well built easy to control and not bulky or cumbersome love it ... "
" ... It has a nice heavy weight that just glides across your car. ... "
" ... never buffed before needed to fix dying clearcoat on truck made a big difference easy to hold i can hold it while buffing with one hand when steching across hood or roof of truck ... "
" ... I was able to angle D shaped handle so that I could hold it and not have any symptoms. ... "
" ... This small buffer packs a big punch,, very ergonomic and does it’s job very well,,, worth every cent . ... "
" ... I found this much easier to use than the two handle models and I like that it gives you different grip options. ... "
" ... Compounds stay on vehicle no mess. ... "
Reliability
26working, stopped, stopped working, less, polisher
+35%
-65%
" ... The first one I tried lasted 20 min and would not re-start. ... "
" ... I dont know if I got a defective one, used it one time to do my car, Year later went to use it, has gear oil or something leaking out of it. ... "
" ... Broke after first hour of use…just stopped working ... "
" ... Motor stopped working In less than an hour! ... Frustrating because I was in the middle of a project when it stopped! ... "
" ... I finally got around to using this after a year. ... Died after 4 passes. ... "
" ... I’ve been trying to get this weird stain off of my car for over a year. ... "
" ... Product stopped working after 2 uses . ... "
" ... It broke on my 2nd car only weeks apart. ... "
Cleaning
26wax, pads, compound, polishing, waxing
+73%
-27%
" ... Bought this to finish and polish hardwood furniture. ... "
" ... Polisher does a great job with compound, polish and wax. ... The polish and wax pads don't yet require cleaning but expect the same will happen with them. ... "
" ... It worked very well on top surfaces that needed extra buffing but was able to use regular wax application pads for the 3 step process on the sides and rear. ... "
" ... I used the included foam pads with Meguiars ultimate polish and Mothers carnauba cleaner wax. ... "
" ... Slap a LC pad on of your choice, a good rubbing compound/polish n go to work! ... "
" ... Otherwise it vibrates a bit and it has a short throw which is a benefit of ur new cause it's easy to not mess up. ... "
" ... Using it to clean oxidized rv (gel coat) so far working great. ... "
" ... Helped me restore my camaros paint job after 9 yrs of grime, looks like glass again. ... "
Marketplace
21return, product, would, returned, wish
+57%
-43%
" ... Just what I needed, Amazon rocks ... "
" ... The product arrived on time and it was perfectly described as well. ... "
" ... After reading the reviews of this product, I placed an order. ... "
" ... Operates exactly as described. ... "
" ... It does everything as advertised. ... "
" ... (Just using the Meguiars polish, see before and after pics). ... "
" ... Very fast shipping thanks a lot ... "
" ... We’ll see what this is made of and will post after with pictures. ... "
Design
16look, new, like, car, used
+100%
" ... It feels like a well built, solid. ... "
" ... Used it on my girlfriend's car (black paint) and it's awesome. ... "
" ... -Will make your car look great ... "
" ... I used Meguiar’s ultimate compound with it and together they made the paint look new again! ... "
" ... I polished my vehicle and it looks amazing. ... "
" ... If used right makes car nice and shiny. ... "
" ... Feels very solid. ... "
" ... This combination is quite forgiving and allows me to get a mirror like finish! ... "
Sound
12noise, also, speed, protection, power
+33%
-67%
" ... It is a bit loud but that’s expected with an electric power tool. ... "
" ... From the moment I turned it on it had terrible gear noise. ... "
" ... Powerfull, but noisy. ... "
" ... The polisher is quite loud and moves relentlessly. ... "
" ... It's also so loud you might need hearing protection, as loud as a gas powered weed whacker. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
11new, day, thing, seller, responded
+91%
-9%
" ... After reading the reviews of this product, I placed an order. ... "
" ... Company responded to my email in less than 12 hours. ... "
" ... Operates exactly as described. ... "
" ... We’ll see what this is made of and will post after with pictures. ... "
" ... Just what I needed, Amazon rocks ... "
" ... (Just using the Meguiars polish, see before and after pics). ... "
" ... Amazon got me a new one out the next day, amazing how they can do that. ... "
" ... And the seller stands behind the product. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
9would, returned, wish, replacement, product
+11%
-89%
" ... I wish i would have returned this product but went over the 30 days. ... "
" ... Returned it and bought something else. ... "
" ... I'll be returning this for a different product. ... "
" ... Wish I didnt throw the box away because I would definitely return this thing!!! ... "
" ... I had to return this polisher. ... "
" ... Make sure you use it right away because the return window is short and you will want your money back. ... "
" ... Will request for my money back. ... "
" ... I can’t even return this junk now. ... "
Cut
8polish, cutting, buffing, two, pad
+75%
-25%
" ... Make sure you get the pad on as evenly as possible to cut. ... "
" ... Pictured with the fine grade sponge pad attached (it comes with 3, two cutting pads and a buffing pad which are made from very high quality foam. ... "
" ... I used Meguiars Ultra Cut compound with it first and it did a fantastic job buffing the new clearcoat to a polish similar to the rest of the clear coat and then did a final pass with Meguiars Finishing Polish and everything came out looking just like the rest of the car. ... "
" ... It performed so well I volunteered to help one of my travel buddies to polish his motorhome which cut the work time in half. ... "
" ... I wanted a cost effective DA sander to cut and polish my van. ... "
" ... This tool cut my job down by days! ... "
Power
5easy to use, 6
+80%
-20%
" ... Power from 1-6 when you go all the way to 6 it really has some power. ... "
" ... Well built and enough of power. ... "
" ... Easy to use and plenty of power . ... "
" ... Very nice handling, well built, and great power . ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
4+100%
" ... We’ll see what this is made of and will post after with pictures. ... "
" ... Operates exactly as described. ... "
" ... It does everything as advertised. ... "
" ... (Just using the Meguiars polish, see before and after pics). ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
4product, described, arrived, received, item
+75%
-25%
" ... The product arrived on time and it was perfectly described as well. ... "
" ... Product as described arrived promptly ... "
" ... received item quickly, item was well packaged. ... "
Features
4feature
+100%
" ... That's a very nice feature, means the effort imparted remains where you want it. ... "
" ... Soft start is a nice feature. ... "
" ... The polisher did it job and all the features worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Auto Body polishing. ... "
Software
3+100%
" ... My 2015 Lite gray Prius V really shines as well. ... "
" ... A great buffer for a weekend guy to polish up your weekday driver. ... "
" ... I went to YouTube. ... "
Dry
3remover, remove, quick, pad, oxidation
-100%
" ... After washing the pad by hand and air drying over night, the next use resulted in the backing pad velcro peeling off. ... "
Cable
3using, power, handle, good, adjustable
+67%
-33%
" ... Not too heavy, adjustable handle , long cord, speed selection in a bad spot ergonomic wise ... "
" ... Works good, nice and strong, wish the power cord was longer. ... "
Battery
3+67%
-33%
" ... -Lasts a while ... "
" ... I messaged avid and they sent a new polisher no questions asked and no charge. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 7 meters
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