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Old Jun 23, 2020 | 12:41 PM
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I have a corded Dewalt 7"/9" polisher (
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004W1WGIC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004W1WGIC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
). It is huge, and though great for the boat and truck, not really practical for the bike as it is so large and cumbersome.

Any suggestions on a batter powered polisher that is smaller and suitable for bike polishing? Looking for something quality. Probably wishful thinking to get an american made one (not sure if Snap On has one), but prefer USA made but if not available ok with overseas made quality product.

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Old Jun 23, 2020 | 03:05 PM
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Love my rupes ibrid nano. Really overkill for what I do but I like it. Definitely not cheap, gave it to myself as a Christmas gift year before last. I could do almost everything with my corded griots garage polisher with a 3" backing plate, but it's just not as fun that way. Very cool tool but not the most practical for someone just doing their own bike which is what I do other than a couple of guys I ride with.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2020 | 05:03 PM
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What about just putting a smaller backing pad on? I use a 5" pad on my IR, does well on my bike. That Rupes nano sure looks sweet tho!
 
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Old Jun 23, 2020 | 11:53 PM
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Flex also makes a cordless polisher. I typically use an 8mm throw polisher (like a porter cable 7424xp) with a 3 inch backing plate and pads.
 
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I may pull the trigger on this one...

https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-2438-22X-Variable-Polisher-Sander/dp/B00LESTLOS/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Milwaukee+18v+polisher&qid=1593046722&sr=8-5 https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-2438-22X-Variable-Polisher-Sander/dp/B00LESTLOS/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Milwaukee+18v+polisher&qid=1593046722&sr=8-5
 
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Originally Posted by Roadie13
Love my rupes ibrid nano. Really overkill for what I do but I like it. Definitely not cheap, gave it to myself as a Christmas gift year before last. I could do almost everything with my corded griots garage polisher with a 3" backing plate, but it's just not as fun that way. Very cool tool but not the most practical for someone just doing their own bike which is what I do other than a couple of guys I ride with.
Is the corded one you're referring to this one here? https://www.griotsgarage.com/product...al+polisher.do

If so, that's looks like what I need. I've been using a larger one for now since I've been able to my fenders and tank off the bike, but I'm looking to get a small one like this. Are you saying the Griots one is just as good as the other one, but isn't cordless? That would work for me.
 
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The OP mentioned Snap-on. I bought this one before my accident so I don’t remember.

It’s small and ideal for a bike. 👍🏼


https://www.matcotools.com/catalog/p...-polisher-kit/
 
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Originally Posted by gleam
Is the corded one you're referring to this one here? https://www.griotsgarage.com/product...al+polisher.do

If so, that's looks like what I need. I've been using a larger one for now since I've been able to my fenders and tank off the bike, but I'm looking to get a small one like this. Are you saying the Griots one is just as good as the other one, but isn't cordless? That would work for me.
Yes, that's the one I referred to. Bought it for my son for Christmas, I have the older version. I wouldn't say it's as good as the rupes because they are very different tools but it will work fine on a bike with 3" backing plate, it just won't get into every area that the rupes will. It's a very good low cost tool for bikes and cars, the rupes is for more niche work. No way in hell I'd want to polish an entire truck or car with the ibrid nano, would take forever.
 
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Thanks for that. Seems to be out of stock on the first bunch of Canadian sites I was able to check.
 
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Originally Posted by -DynaMike-
The OP mentioned Snap-on. I bought this one before my accident so I don’t remember.

It’s small and ideal for a bike. 👍🏼


https://www.matcotools.com/catalog/p...-polisher-kit/
This looks interesting and I like the size. I wonder who the OEM manufacturer is. The price point better than the Italian models.
 
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