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BAUER 6 In. 5.7 Amp Heavy Duty Dual Action Variable Speed Polisher $49.99

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The popular Bauer 6 inch DA Polisher is now just $49.99 with coupon.This is $10 less than the normal coupon.

This is one of the better Harbor Freight tools available.

Plenty of mod topics for this polisher (grease change, etc)

Enter Code: 54261255 online or at checkout in store for discount price.

The Bauer™ Heavy Duty Dual Action Variable Speed Polisher delivers 2000-6400 OPM for smooth, swirl-free finishes. Two-way action creates a random orbit pattern for a glass-smooth finish. Cuts through oxidation without harming paint.
Dual-action random orbit
Runs at 2000-6400 OPM for optimum polishing
Six variable speed settings
Two position auxilliary handle (left and right)
Lock-on slide switch
Hook and loop pad attachment

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https://www.harborfreight.com/6-i...64528.html
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NinjaMode
05-06-2020 at 10:13 AM.
05-06-2020 at 10:13 AM.
Has anyone have experience between this and the Ryobi cordless buffer P435?
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BrotherAli
05-06-2020 at 10:19 AM.
05-06-2020 at 10:19 AM.
Quote from NinjaMode :
Has anyone have experience between this and the Ryobi cordless buffer P435?
If this is the same as the Chicago electric dual action, it's good enough for professional use. Not sure about the Ryobi sorry.
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osclib2
05-06-2020 at 10:26 AM.
05-06-2020 at 10:26 AM.
Quote from NinjaMode :
Has anyone have experience between this and the Ryobi cordless buffer P435?
The Ryobi is a buffer and this is a dual action polisher. The buffer is just good for applying and removing wax. The polisher can do that plus actually polish your car. Your would use if for paint correction and high gloss.
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05-06-2020 at 10:28 AM.
05-06-2020 at 10:28 AM.
Quote from BrotherAli :
If this is the same as the Chicago electric dual action, it's good enough for professional use. Not sure about the Ryobi sorry.
The Bauer is the new version of the Chicago Electric. They are basically identical aside from some minor part variances.
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SkillfulThread2917
05-06-2020 at 10:29 AM.
05-06-2020 at 10:29 AM.
Bauer=Farmer. You're welcome.
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05-06-2020 at 10:38 AM.
05-06-2020 at 10:38 AM.
Quote from osclib2 :
The Bauer is the new version of the Chicago Electric. They are basically identical aside from some minor part variances.
Chicago v. Bauer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6nDv9seY6Q
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texst
05-06-2020 at 10:57 AM.
05-06-2020 at 10:57 AM.
Is this a better value than the DeWalt DCM848B?
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05-06-2020 at 11:03 AM.
05-06-2020 at 11:03 AM.
Quote from texst :
Is this a better value than the DeWalt DCM848B?
Well, you could buy 5 of these for the cost of one of those. If I were shopping in that price range ($250+) there would probably be other models I would be looking at. I do feel that I would still buy a corded unit vs a cordless though. Just my 2 cents.
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killab443
05-06-2020 at 11:04 AM.
05-06-2020 at 11:04 AM.
Quote from osclib2 :
The Bauer is the new version of the Chicago Electric. They are basically identical aside from some minor part variances.

I wouldn't go as far to say they are identical. The Chicago ones sell for a bit more on eBay because they are made better. Including epoxy coated components.
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05-06-2020 at 11:14 AM.
05-06-2020 at 11:14 AM.
Quote from killab443 :
I wouldn't go as far to say they are identical. The Chicago ones sell for a bit more on eBay because they are made better. Including epoxy coated components.
The 64529 model of the Bauer (vs the 64528) is about as good as the Chicago. I think for anyone wanting a super budget polisher, the differences are negligible.
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z284u2try
05-06-2020 at 11:16 AM.
05-06-2020 at 11:16 AM.
Are these forced rotation when pressure is applied or does it stop?
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05-06-2020 at 11:19 AM.
05-06-2020 at 11:19 AM.
Quote from JBandSDs :
Chicago v. Bauer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6nDv9seY6Q
One of the commentators said the Chicago he is comparing is old, the later models are closer to the Bauer....Even then I found the differences to be minor (other than him moronically using the stock backing plates).

Quote from killab443 :
I wouldn't go as far to say they are identical. The Chicago ones sell for a bit more on eBay because they are made better. Including epoxy coated components.
I doubt the tiny differences (if they even exist with the later Chicago models) will matter.

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The 64529 model of the Bauer (vs the 64528) is about as good as the Chicago. I think for anyone wanting a super budget polisher, the differences are negligible.
Agreed. This is a stupid debate for a $50 tool that performs similar to $100+ tools from other brands. This is a steal, this DA buffer WILL give great results if the person using it knows what they are doing

Good tips here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-mHKBj31Ig
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05-06-2020 at 11:29 AM.
05-06-2020 at 11:29 AM.
Quote from z284u2try :
Are these forced rotation when pressure is applied or does it stop?
Not sure on that. I don't think it would stop all the way. I have heard that it is possible to bog one of these down but that they are more powerful than the Griot's base model.
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05-06-2020 at 11:34 AM.
05-06-2020 at 11:34 AM.
Quote from osclib2 :
The Ryobi is a buffer and this is a dual action polisher. The buffer is just good for applying and removing wax. The polisher can do that plus actually polish your car. Your would use if for paint correction and high gloss.

Thank you for the explanation. I need one to polish the scratches off my gf's car, so the Bauer sounds like the way to go.
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