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DEWALT Buffer Polisher Variable Speed Soft Start 7 Inch 9 Inch DWP849X Yellow
Last Updated: April 24, 2022 (Refresh Now)
8.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
799
Unverified
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Review Analysis - 175 recent, verified reviews
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Usage
22easy, use, control, tool, speed
+100%
" ... Use for vehicles and rv. ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and assemble. ... "
" ... Overall great machine, if you want something that will be reliable and easy to repair, get this polisher. ... "
" ... First time using a buffer polisher and this one is easy to operate. ... "
" ... Easy to use and good quality equipment ... "
" ... Use this for furniture finishing in our business trees to tables. ... "
" ... It's durable and comfortable to run, just what you'd expect from DeWalt. ... "
" ... I keep it simple. ... "
Body
22weight, polisher, handle, aluminum, polishing
+91%
-9%
" ... The polishing wheel is flexible enough to get into most spaces, but a smaller polisher is still needed for some locations due to the size of this polisher. ... "
" ... Don't use cheap store bought products. ... "
" ... Only negative to the machine is it's weight, but great for large and small surfaces ... "
" ... Good solid tool. ... "
" ... Makes holding it in any position much easier. ... "
" ... The soft start in particular is great for applying material on a panel without slinging it everywhere. ... "
" ... Made fast work of my polished aluminum wheels! ... "
" ... Used it for several hours polishing aluminum tool boxes. ... "
Performance
20buffer, variable, slow start, rpm, job done
+100%
" ... And i never used a buffer before but this i get my job done. ... "
" ... Very strong and reliable buffer. ... "
" ... Really like the slow start and adjustable speed settings. ... "
" ... It gets heavy after a while but does a great job ... "
" ... The lower speeds don’t really do anything. ... "
" ... Best option with this buffer is the adjustable speed. ... "
" ... Nice solid buffer with smooth startup. ... "
" ... The speed setting is great ... "
Comfort
15much easier, soft start, polishing, handle, ergonomics
+87%
-13%
" ... This made switching pads much easier. ... "
" ... This, combined with the power it has, will give your hands and arms a good workout the first few times you use it. ... "
" ... I wasn't sure If I wanted to spend that much, or could even lift the polisher over my head to reach the upper areas on the RV (I'm a 63 year old grandma). ... "
" ... The handle is very nice ergonomics it get hurt in hands. ... I like the soft start . ... "
" ... Perfect to polish the gel coat on my sailboat ... "
" ... Its big and feels solid and well built. ... "
" ... The soft start allows less stress on my arms and allows me to work longer. ... "
" ... Makes holding it in any position much easier. ... "
Reliability
11years ago, stopped working, buffers, boat, polisher
+64%
-36%
" ... Works perfectly, wished I had ordered this years ago!! ... "
" ... I’ve bought and sold this buffer probably 4 times in past 15 years ... Longest time used was 2 years every other day of use with no issues. ... "
" ... UPDATE: Back to 5 stars - my replacement works flawlessly. ... "
" ... I now have polished my 31 year old boat for four years in a row. ... "
" ... I’ll update this review once I figure out what they do. ... "
" ... I wish I had purchased this many years ago and saved myself tons of time! ... "
Size
10holding, buffer, weight, polishing, polisher
+90%
-10%
" ... It's not heavy if you are somewhat fit, and if not just, take your time and pace yourself. ... "
" ... Excellent quality and fits store bought pieces if desired. ... "
" ... It holds up very nice doesnt lose power and stays consistent ... "
" ... Makes holding it in any position much easier. ... "
" ... The pads are so much bigger than I've used with other polishers, which makes tackling my Silverado's paint so much easier . ... "
" ... I am in great shape and workout 6 days a week but my arms still got tired of holding this while polishing my boat. ... "
" ... Like any rotary any unbalance while holding it will send your polisher flying. ... "
" ... Its not too heavy either. ... "
Price
9money, worth, tool, worth the price, well worth
+100%
" ... Best value for money as far as rotary’s go. ... "
" ... It's really worth the price. ... "
" ... I was hesitant to spend the money, but now glad that I did. ... "
" ... Wonderful tool works great if you need on this is it for the price you won't go wrong. ... "
" ... Awesome and great price! ... "
" ... DeWalt had a price reduction and I bit the bullet. ... "
" ... Spend the extra money, you won't be disappointed. ... "
" ... A little heavy but otherwise well worth the purchase ... "
Marketplace
8shipped, product, one, new, box
+38%
-63%
" ... I bought it new , when I opened the box used machine is inside , ... "
" ... Very disappointment, I don't think I will use amazon on electronic again!! ... "
" ... I bought this product around October, 2019. ... "
" ... was not told this when ordering. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
5thank, product, one, new, dewalt
+60%
-40%
" ... Received quickly and as advertised. ... "
" ... Contacted Amazon for a replacement and they shipped me a new one immediately. ... "
" ... Thank you Amazon thank you Dewalt grat product I love it ... "
Cleaning
5polish, wool, wax, rpm, pads
+100%
" ... Paired with a foam pad, this made quick work of the Pilatus PC12 I clean. ... "
" ... I keep our vehicles cleaned, Waxed and polished and this is perfect. ... "
" ... If you lack experience polishing and detailing cars with power tools, I highly recommend you practice on a different surface first to get used to the machine before you use it on an expensive or newer vehicle. ... "
" ... Learn to clean your wool pad while running it. ... Use Genuine 3m rubbing compound, then 3m Perfect It machine polish, then hand apply or use DA foam pad with Dupont Zonyl wax. ... "
" ... Use to detail car and multiple house items that needed refreshing of polishing and cleaning. ... "
Features
3variable speed, speed, soft start feature, soft start, features
+100%
" ... The variable speed control and the soft start are really nice features. ... "
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