Makita 9227CB Help!

[AdamVTRUK]

Hi All,

I'm in the progress of deciding which to buy a Porter Cable 7424 or a Makita 9227CB Sander / Polisher 240V, out of which is better? whats the difference as i can get the 9227CB cheaper than the Porter Cable. Does it do the same job?

Cheers
Adam

[kcsaxo]

the porter cable is an orbital polisher and mimmicks hand movement so risk of paint damage is very minimal and is the choice of most enthusiasts.

the makita is a rotary and can easily burn through paint if not careful and is used amongst a lot of pro's who take their job seriousley.

IMO i would go for the PC as the results are still extremely impressive, the makits will take some skill to get used to.

[hesslevtr]

both do same job makita will be quicker

if you havent used 1 before or been shown how to use 1 id stay away
you can do more damage then good when using 1

id start with pc as you cant really do any damage

[kcsaxo]

where you buynig the makita and is it uk spec? wouldnt mind purchasing one also.

[banx22]

get a PC. you will not regret it and if you are still learning the ropes you will not be able to knacker your paint work up beyond repair with a PC, with a rotary like the makita, you can do some serious damage if you don't really know what you are doing.

[Autopia]

Unless you have a car to "Practice" on I would start out with the PC7424.
If your real stuck on getting a rotary then keep the speed low like NO higher then 1-2(on speed dial) and use a finishing pad and NEVER a wool pad.
The wool pad is used for compounding.
Oh one more tip, stay away from edges like door opening, wheel wells etc. The paint tends to be a tad thin there and is easier to burn through.
On the other hand you can safely use the PC7424 with NO worries.

[Dan]

I would also go for the pc 7424, then if you still feel the need for a rotary, go for one at a later date.

[Donphan]

If i were you id get the PC,

The makita is more of a harsh polisher, used more for cutting than polishing. In my experiance using a polisher with a rotary action tends to leave a lot of marks which you then need to hand polish out.

Ohh and if you do buy the makita ddont get a cheap import off of ebay because Makita UK will not repair the tool under warranty when/if it goes wrong.

Jonny