Following the instructions, we fully charged the batteries and fed water to the washers, either from a bucket or the integral tanks.

It spins up to an impressive 3,200 orbits per minute (OPM), making wax and polish application as efficient as possible. Aside from the loop handle, a side-mounted screw-in handle attaches to either side of this buffer for control and leverage. Home detailers or pros looking to minimize the amount of wax they’re slinging about should check out Makita’s 7-inch polisher. Here in the present, PopSci is fully committed to helping readers navigate the increasingly intimidating array of devices on the market right now. The bonnets are all about four inches in diameter, with a few scrub brushes also included for jobs like scrubbing brake dust off of rims.

Compared to a traditional high-speed buffer it is much easier to use and much safer/friendlier to paint. These efficient machines make light work of a deep clean, whether you’re sprucing up your patio and grill for BBQ season, giving your bike a much-needed wash after your latest cycling adventure, or giving your car a shiny new facelift. Also included are detailed instructions on how to use each Chemical Guys compound with corresponding speed settings, making it a great resource for amateur detailers looking for education on the buffing process. Multiple polishing bonnets and foam scrubbers are included, as well as some sandpaper pads if you happen to have any carpentry projects. Grip is handled by the rounded “nub” on top of the motor, and we’ve found this method of control to grow increasingly awkward over extended use.

Rotating buffers are preferred by experienced detailers, and their output is specified in revolutions per minute (RPM).

And vibration reduction will make a big difference in fatigue, as the hands and arms will have to absorb less of the high-speed wobbling. The Viper Venom Series High Speed Floor Burnisher is designed with a high-speed rotation of 175 rpm. Daines is the Pritzker Professor of Law and Business, Associate Dean, and Senior Faculty for the Rock Center on Corporate Governance at Stanford. The power packs for some of the machines can be shared with other power tools, which can help spread the cost. Some of the best options include the Griot’s Garage 6″ Random Orbital Polisher, the Meguiar’s MT300 Dual Action Polisher, and the TORQ TORQX Random Orbital Polisher.

Our testers were fans of the fuss-free setup and the included ‘dirtblaster’ lance, which they said was “brilliant at removing stubborn dirt.At the weekend, you’ll usually find her reading on her terrace or attempting to convert her friends to sparkling red wine. There’s something rather charming about the bright lime pop of this pressure washer’s design and we were won over by its performance too. If you're looking for a quick solution for smaller jobs, such as cleaning your grill or balcony, then about 100 bars of pressure will serve you well.

There was no such thing as “gadget writing” when we published our first issue in 1872, but if there was, our mission to demystify the world of innovation for everyday readers means we would have been all over it. A truly impressive piece of kit, this powerful pressure washer came into its own during the patio and window cleaning tests, scoring highly for both. If home improvement projects are in your future, consider adding a floor buffer to your arsenal of cleaning tools. A quality electric car buffer, combined with polish and wax compounds, is the secret weapon in just about every automotive detailer’s arsenal. The state of your vehicle’s paint job says a lot about you, and that’s one reason keeping it in good condition with regular waxing and polishing matters.You can also use this multi-purpose device to clean tile, grout, concrete, and brick, and it helps remove allergens from carpets. It also has a 10-foot cord so you don’t have to stop and replug while in the middle of a polishing and buffing job. These floor buffers are best when you need to totally strip your floors, when you need to scrub and polish a lot of square footage (and you want to do it fast), or when you’re rehabbing some really dirty, really hard flooring, like garage floor concrete, for instance. This mini polishing tool has about the same footprint as an electric impact wrench, with a pistol grip and adjustable foregrip for maximum stability.