Autoexpress car polisher test

[7MAT]

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/product_test/58139/best_buffers.html

I've been thinking about buying a polisher, and have been reading up on some threads about the Porta Cable - I was almost ready to place an order when my neighbour showed me his new Cosmo cordless polisher.

Looks like a nice piece of kit but was amazed when he said he only paid less than £30 for it!

The Cosmo cordless is available for only a fraction of the price of the Porta Cable so why is it so cheap? Or why is the PC so expensive?

I guess one of you car cleaning guru's can tell me what the difference between the two is?

7MAT

 

[Rich]

Machines like to Cosmo only have the ower to put on and take of wax.

The PC is heavy duty in comparison and is what you need to remove swirls. If you want to correct paint you will need a PC or Rotary.

 

[182_blue]

i would buy one just to apply wax, but for anything other than that you need something with a bit of power

 

[thedoc]

Battery life can be a bit iffy... but they are ok for the price
You wouldn't be spending all day polishing & waxing with the Cosmo, as the battery wouldn't last that long.

 

[182_blue]

yeh battery is usually only good enough to give the car a coat of wax, most opt for another battery (which isnt that cheap), but like i said i would buy one to apply wax, but you will not remove any swirls or marks with the cosmo

 

[7MAT]

Thanks for the info.

A short battery life of 30mins would drive me mad.

PC it is then.

7MAT