New Milford, NJ. - September 29, 2007, We have seen and heard all the discussions about buffers. We know detailers are looking for a buffing machine that will truly buff the paint. We see all the discussions about which one is the best for what it does. Now, without getting into a technical explanation about what all the buffers out there can do, we know you have seen the leading orbital machines (and probably have one of them). We also know you know about the newest orbital machine that has recently been introduced. We would like to inform you of another one that is now available but not being talked about as much.
The orbital buffers that are presently available are great machines. They are light, easy to use, and relatively inexpensive. However, they are not designed to be a paint correction tool for heavier blemishes and marring of a paint surface. They just do not have sufficient power. That does not make any of those a bad machine; it just limits what the tool can accomplish. The Festool is simply the most powerful orbital buffer you can buy, with far more torque and power than any other orbital machine.
We would like to introduce an orbital buffer that is far more powerful and can accomplish far more paint correction than any other orbital buffer offered at this time. It’s the Festool RO150 FEQ This buffer, when combined with the correct product, pad choice and speed can correct almost as well as a high speed or rotary buffer, though not as quickly. Now ANY orbital buffer will not perform the correction work that a rotary or high speed buffer will, but the Festool is about as close as you can get. This German engineered machine has been used at car plants in Germany for years and is the tool of choice in the UK. BMW of North America and BMW AG also use this machine for many paint issues.
What’s great about this tool is the fact that you will be able to perform far more correction work, but the chances of leaving swirl marks are almost non existent. So, for the detailer who does not quite have the confidence to use a rotary buffer, or for a detailer that chooses to use an orbital because of the limited chance of swirl marks, then this is a machine that you should give a closer look to. We understand the price is much higher than that of the other leading orbital machines. However, this machine is almost bulletproof. Its limited 3 year guarantee is just the start. Take a look at the specifications. We think the quality is worth the price.
The Festool tool company is one of the leading tool manufacturers in the world, and they are known for their precise, ultra-quality power tools. This German company originated in 1925 and has been crafting near perfect power tools ever since.
The RO150FEQ can be used to correct a paint finish or lightly polish it with the flip of a switch. Its small and lightweight 5 pound frame is easy to use, has a perfect balance and virtually no vibration. The gearing system is completely impervious to dust making the Festool RO150FEQ the longest lasting and most durable buffer out there.
Originally this machine was developed as a sander and can be used as one. It will perform course sanding or fine sanding with the flip of a switch. It also makes sanding virtually dust free when used with the optional vacuum unit.
But what we found so fantastic about this machine is how it can be used as a buffing machine!
This machine has been used at BMW of North America and at BMW AG for years. With its new and improved design and power, we feel it could be your go-to buffer of choice for years to come. Its power and torque is unmatched. This buffer will be able to use the same 6.5 or 7 inch pads that you may already have now and will fit perfectly on the 6 inch Velcro backing plate supplied with the machine. You can choose whatever pad you like and combine that with your choice of speed to produce a near perfect paint with this buffer! No other orbital buffer is as powerful. Combine that with its 3 year warranty (not applicable on wear parts) and this tool is well worth the price. Just look at the specifications!
- Powerful 6 amp 720 watt motor
- Built in electronic speed control for constant speed even under heavy load
- 3300-6800 OPM
- 5MM stroke in Rotex rotary motion
- supplied Velcro backing plate 6 inches diameter
- low 5 pound weight
- side handle can be placed on either side
- no chance of leaving swirl marks but can easily remove them
- can be used as a dust free sander with optional vacuum
- detachable lock in 13 foot cord
- systainer carrying case
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