Car Polishers & Buffers

The alternatives

Other contenders

• DeWalt DCM848B

  Choose the DeWalt DCM848B for cordless random orbit polishing with a 5 inch backing plate; its battery is not included.⁴

For your first paint correction

Start with dual action for your first correction machine.¹ Choose the Griot's Garage G9 for dual action with a 6 inch backing plate when corded power suits your workspace.¹²

• Griot's Garage G9
• Bauer 1918E-B
• DeWalt DCM848B
• Rupes LHR 15ES
• Rupes LHR21 Mark III
• Rupes LHR21ES

For detailing away from an outlet

Cordless operation lets you choose a working position away from an outlet.⁴ Choose the DeWalt DCM848B for cordless random orbit polishing.⁴

• DeWalt DCM848B
• DeWalt DCM849B

For a longer orbital throw

Choose this branch when your polishing process calls for an orbital throw of at least 15 mm.⁹ Choose the Rupes LHR21 Mark III for its stated 21 mm throw and corded random orbital action; check your pad and polish instructions before selecting the process.⁹

• Rupes LHR 15ES
• Rupes LHR21 Mark III

For rotary polishing

This specialist choice calls for rotary action.⁵ Choose the DeWalt DCM849B when your polishing process requires rotary action; its stated rotary speed is 800 to 2,200 rpm.⁵

• DeWalt DCM849B
• Rupes LH19E

For working close to trim and tough spots

A smaller backing plate is the priority for confined areas.⁴ Choose the Rupes LHR 15ES when you want a 5 inch backing plate with corded random orbital operation.¹⁸

• DeWalt DCM848B
• Rupes LH19E
• Rupes LHR 15ES

How they compare

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