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Old May 24, 2024 | 06:59 AM
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Any one using buff *****? I just bought a flitz 5" buff ball. At first I had mixed opinion about how it did on exhaust. I wiped down afterwards. But the next day it did seem seem to shine more. I ended up ordered a 2" flitz buff ball for forks and guards Probably wasted my money on gizmos. But I spent it on worse.

Flitz is made in waterford WI, and there is a store on ebay there, cheaper than Amazon
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?item...7&_ssn=scgra33

I have not used any kind of ball on paint or plastic. Nervous about that. I was little nervous with chrome I would swirl it. I put cheaters on, and I can't see anything.

Curious people's opinion on automating the process? Nothing done right fast, or quicker the better?
 
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Old May 24, 2024 | 07:58 PM
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My opinion:


Is that if you need 8" for support and have to buff your *****, then you are in the wrong forum..................just saying.




I have used these with Mothers Mag & Aluminum polish on my aluminum wheels, worked just fine in my cordless electric drill.

However, the battery did not last 20 years while using it, needed charging after doing 2 wheels

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I am not surprised you buy cheap tools.
 
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I don’t need to buff my *****.
 
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I don’t need to buff my *****.
You might be surprised her answer, or are you saying you are already ready for the weekend festivities?
 
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