I found myself running at about 1800-2000 RPM's over most of the boat but having the extra power when needed was definitely a time saver.

The only drawback I could mention is that this tool is not friendly about accepting generic polishing and cutting pads produced by "other" manufacturers. The Dewalt mounting bolt for the flex backplate leaves few options other than to use DeWalt pads unless you want to use the drawstring type, and I have been unable to find any drawstring pads worth purchasing.

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DeWalt Polisher  Jul 05, 2000
By Jarrad Krueger
This is the best polisher/buffer i have ever used. I own a detailing company and this is the only high speed buffer we use. Very well built. We have one that is over 4 years old, and still works like it is brand new. The variable speeds make this buffer great for beginning polishers and expert detailers. A must buy.

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foam & wool pads  Oct 09, 2001

To the person who has problems with , and refered to tie pads.
Any major paint wholesaler can sell you a kit that will replace
the pad with a velcro based plate to which you can place a foam
or wood pad with a touch and all work great.

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Extremely Pleased  Jun 09, 2009
By Florida Mom
I read a lot of customer reviews before selecting this polisher. We used it for our boat. It worked very well, especially with the 3M SuperBuff pads. We are extremely pleased.

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Excellent quality  Jun 08, 2009
By Gail Top
Excellent quality! I used it for buffing out our yacht. Alot of other DIY-ers at our boatyard have complained about the motors burning out on other models they have used. They were most impressed with the DeWalt! It is also lightweight enough to be able to buff for hours (and trust me, we did!)

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