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    Choosing Random Orbital

    I wanted a cheap RO, without spending anything more than $150. Tossing between the Bosch PEX400AE ($112) and Ryobi ERO750VK ($149). The Ryobi had a case, and well, seem to have better specs plus I read somewhere about the new generation Bosch PEX400AE had issues with the velcro for attaching a buffing pad.

    I hope I didn't make the wrong choice. I am still entitled to a refund at Bunnings since I haven't made any use of it yet and I'm waiting for my Edge buffing pads to arrive. Anyone with RO experience tell me if I'll be fine with the Ryobi or should I exchange it for the Bosch?
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    Every time I bought a Ryobi I regreted, that's my only comment.

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    Avex I will seel you my AEG EX150E that cost me $270 for the $150 been thinking of upgrading to forced rotation and gets you a much better unit then either of those.
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    If he doesn't take it, I will mate! I've been shopping for one recently too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jasn78 View Post
    Avex I will seel you my AEG EX150E that cost me $270 for the $150 been thinking of upgrading to forced rotation and gets you a much better unit then either of those.
    But a new AEG EX150E at Bunnings is now only $199. Is it really that good?
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    Avex Sorry mate i didnt know they where that bunning guess I will just keep hold of mine, they arent as good as a Festool or a flex etc but for that price I definetly would not be buying the other options you suggested
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    The price of the car rarely indicates driver ability/lap time.


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    Was thinking of buying a tool from the US then remembered they have different voltage over there 110v 60hz compared to 240v 50hz here. Anyone know where i can get porter cable dual action polisher in aus?

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    Quote Originally Posted by PeppeX View Post
    Was thinking of buying a tool from the US then remembered they have different voltage over there 110v 60hz compared to 240v 50hz here. Anyone know where i can get porter cable dual action polisher in aus?
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    Quote Originally Posted by aVex View Post
    But a new AEG EX150E at Bunnings is now only $199. Is it really that good?
    Buffing Machines are located here and you might be better off with one of these complete kits as the backing plates on the bosch machines do sometimes not work with any other pads. Also some of these machines do have a lot more power then ones mentioned.

    Hope this helps
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    Quote Originally Posted by carcareproducts View Post
    Buffing Machines are located here and you might be better off with one of these complete kits as the backing plates on the bosch machines do sometimes not work with any other pads. Also some of these machines do have a lot more power then ones mentioned.

    Hope this helps
    It was impulse and I couldn't wait for the mail to order so I went ahead to bunnings, returned my Ryobi and bought an AEG RO as suggested by some people here on the forum.

    I tried it yesterday and omg, it actually cut my waxing time in half and the manner in which it applies wax is so even!

    I'll now need to buy more wax for my car, can you recommend a wax that will work on an RO? How does one apply paste wax from a can/container onto the finishing pad? I know liquid wax is self explanatory, you just squirt it on the pad/car but I still believe the quality of wax in the paste form is still way better.
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