Just picked up a Milwaukee 15mm DA. Home Depot has them for $300 with an 8.0! Your videos made me pull the trigger on it. Was eyeing it for the last few months!
I work at Caliber Collision as a polisher. We just returned the Rupes cordless after having it for a month. We went through 2 battery chargers. Both worked a few days and stopped working. The Velcro on the backing sucks too. Even a brand new pad will start walking off the backing plate and then go flying off. Told my wife I want the Milwaukee for Christmas.
I appreciate the feedback and sharing your experience! As your story tells, more expensive tools doesn’t always equal better quality. I have never had this issue with the Milwaukee. However, if you use a pad washer and free spin the pad to dry on the machine at high rpms regularly, it will definitely impact the longevity of the pad itself much quicker and the ability to adhere to the backing plate velcro diminishes. For this 1 reason among a few others, I have not become the biggest fan of this pad cleaning method. Thanks for watching and enjoy the potential Christmas gift!
My recommendation is buy these from Hone Depot. They usually sell them as kits with batteries included or sometimes even other tools included in those kits. I bought this polisher with 3 batteries and a vacuum cleaner for under $500. I saved $400 buying it as a kit instead of dropping $300 to buy just the polisher.
I appreciate your feedback and suggestion! Yes, Home depot is a great and convenient way to purchase this tool and others with multiple deals running periodically throughout the year. Thanks for watching!
Technically yes you can, however, the backing plates are typically balanced to the specific machines, so you do risk having an imbalance leading to vibrations. I have never swapped out my 5” backing plate on this machine, I was happy with it right out of the box. Thanks for watching!
@@highlandsautodetailing Noted! thanks for the response! Btw, I have to ask. Have you seen this video? I have it market at the time these "pro" detailers rank the most popular polishers and they say Milwaukee is a C tier. What do you think about it? is it true about the ergonomics that is is very tiresome and too heavy to handle it? ua-cam.com/video/kVnIMUwaEgI/v-deo.html 08:00 and 39:15 is when they said comments about it. I have the Griot's Garage, is it really that bad? Let's say, compared to the Griot's or a B tier Rupees? Or even, worse than the Porter? Can't believe that.
@@eliashdez This is a great question, and I'll try to give the shortest answer possible. It’s challenging to cover everything here without making another video. And keep in mind, we all have our preferences and opinions. I prefer the ergonomics, style, weight, and sound of the Griots Garage polisher over the Milwaukee, but not by much. The cordless feature of the Milwaukee is incredibly convenient and outweighs the minor preferences I have for the Griots. The cords drive me nuts! If you're somewhat strong and healthy, the weight of the Milwaukee won't be an issue. In my opinion, the Milwaukee is so enjoyable to use that buying a Rupes or Flex seems like a waste of money, unless you have the disposable income for it. They're nice to have but not necessary. I also have never used one, so keep that in mind as well.
Yes you can, the 15mm DA Polisher is the most universal one in my opinion that you can purchase. The only nuance to keep in mind would be some soft, dark paints that are difficult to finish may require a more minimal throw like a Griots garage G9. However, it’s rare that you need to if you use the right pad and polish combination like the white lake country polishing pad and optimum hyper polish with the right technique, clean pads and properly prepped surface. Watch my most recent video on polishing dark paint. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
That’s where I’m at, should I purchase the G9 or step up to the Milwaukee. Im thinking a Milwaukee 5” and a GG long throw 3” until I can get a cordless 3”. I’m an amateur I only play with my own vehicles. what are your thoughts or advice?
@@1320str8liner If you have extra money you don’t mind spending, get the Milwaukee, It well allow you to enjoy detailing more. You will be able to get so much done with it with just a few pad options and a good polish creme. But If not, the G9 or preferably the G15 will do the job, but once you go cordless, it’s very difficult to go back to a cord in my opinion. The cords are really annoying. For the 3”, all I use is the corded Griots, but due to only needing it for small sections of the vehicles, I have not upgraded to cordless myself yet. But I sure do like the look of the cordless option they have. If money is a concern, but you really like cordless, consider the spta or something similar. I personally believe in the buy once cry once method. Lol
My Milwaukee 15 mm is very weak. It stalls on any contour lines. It’s only 1 month old. When I first started using it I had all the power I needed. Somethings going on with it. I’ll call Milwaukee and let you know how the customer experience goes
Thanks for sharing your experience! It could be a rare defect with your machine, as I've been using mine for over two years without any issues. I have noticed that stalling can happen if there's too much pressure or if the angle isn't right on certain contours, which affects the rotation speed. It took me some time and practice to figure this out, but I'm just sharing what I've learned-not suggesting that's necessarily the case for you. Good luck!
Thanks for the feedback and suggestion! If you’re considering having both a 15mm and a 21mm polisher, that could definitely be a smart move. The extra throw on the 21mm can really speed up the cutting step, which is a great advantage. If that setup works well for you and others, that’s awesome! However, for those new to detailing, the 21mm might not be the easiest choice. It can sometimes cause micro marring, which can be tricky to fix, especially on darker or softer paints that show imperfections more readily in the sunlight. Personally, I find the 15mm to be a great all-around option. It strikes a good balance for finishing on softer, darker paints while still providing solid cutting power. I also appreciate the simplicity of using one machine rather than juggling two. For beginners, I lean towards recommending practical and user-friendly options to help everyone get the best results. Hope this helps, and thanks again for sharing your thoughts!
Yep they do, I appreciate the feedback. it’s a great idea to have them constantly charging and maybe extra batteries if you can afford them. But the 2 it comes with in the kit I find is usually plenty.
how long does one full charged battery run on rotary when you correcting paint? and how long does it take to charge? I currently considering to get the cordless rotary but still in doubt about the battery durability issue.
Just picked up a Milwaukee 15mm DA. Home Depot has them for $300 with an 8.0! Your videos made me pull the trigger on it. Was eyeing it for the last few months!
I really appreciate your feedback and Im glad the content was able to help you with your purchasing decision. Enjoy it and have fun detailing!
@@highlandsautodetailing quick question: what RPM should I be running it at??
No problem, I rarely exceed 3,350 RPM, or the 3rd click from lowest. However, that is on this machine and some others might differ.
I just got one based on my own decision. 299 with a battery
@@fixedit8689yet here you are validating your purchase with a useless comment
I work at Caliber Collision as a polisher. We just returned the Rupes cordless after having it for a month. We went through 2 battery chargers. Both worked a few days and stopped working. The Velcro on the backing sucks too. Even a brand new pad will start walking off the backing plate and then go flying off. Told my wife I want the Milwaukee for Christmas.
I appreciate the feedback and sharing your experience! As your story tells, more expensive tools doesn’t always equal better quality. I have never had this issue with the Milwaukee. However, if you use a pad washer and free spin the pad to dry on the machine at high rpms regularly, it will definitely impact the longevity of the pad itself much quicker and the ability to adhere to the backing plate velcro diminishes. For this 1 reason among a few others, I have not become the biggest fan of this pad cleaning method.
Thanks for watching and enjoy the potential Christmas gift!
My recommendation is buy these from Hone Depot. They usually sell them as kits with batteries included or sometimes even other tools included in those kits. I bought this polisher with 3 batteries and a vacuum cleaner for under $500. I saved $400 buying it as a kit instead of dropping $300 to buy just the polisher.
I appreciate your feedback and suggestion! Yes, Home depot is a great and convenient way to purchase this tool and others with multiple deals running periodically throughout the year. Thanks for watching!
@ thanks for responding. Subscribed !!!!
Just bought this, Where did you get your light? Nice vid
Thanks! Its the Scangrip I-Match 3, from Amazon
Wow this is very nice, it will be very easy to work with
Absolutely, it has served me very well. Thanks for your feedback!
Thank you ❤@@highlandsautodetailing
Can I use other backing plates from other brands? I have some Meguiar's and Buff and shine backing plates.
Technically yes you can, however, the backing plates are typically balanced to the specific machines, so you do risk having an imbalance leading to vibrations. I have never swapped out my 5” backing plate on this machine, I was happy with it right out of the box. Thanks for watching!
@@highlandsautodetailing Noted! thanks for the response! Btw, I have to ask. Have you seen this video? I have it market at the time these "pro" detailers rank the most popular polishers and they say Milwaukee is a C tier. What do you think about it? is it true about the ergonomics that is is very tiresome and too heavy to handle it?
ua-cam.com/video/kVnIMUwaEgI/v-deo.html 08:00 and 39:15 is when they said comments about it. I have the Griot's Garage, is it really that bad? Let's say, compared to the Griot's or a B tier Rupees? Or even, worse than the Porter? Can't believe that.
@@eliashdez This is a great question, and I'll try to give the shortest answer possible. It’s challenging to cover everything here without making another video. And keep in mind, we all have our preferences and opinions. I prefer the ergonomics, style, weight, and sound of the Griots Garage polisher over the Milwaukee, but not by much. The cordless feature of the Milwaukee is incredibly convenient and outweighs the minor preferences I have for the Griots. The cords drive me nuts!
If you're somewhat strong and healthy, the weight of the Milwaukee won't be an issue. In my opinion, the Milwaukee is so enjoyable to use that buying a Rupes or Flex seems like a waste of money, unless you have the disposable income for it. They're nice to have but not necessary.
I also have never used one, so keep that in mind as well.
@@eliashdezanyone who says it’s too heavy to handle is out of shape.
Can you Correct, Polish and apply wax/ sealants with this unit or will you need separate tool for waxing/ final step applications
Yes you can, the 15mm DA Polisher is the most universal one in my opinion that you can purchase. The only nuance to keep in mind would be some soft, dark paints that are difficult to finish may require a more minimal throw like a Griots garage G9. However, it’s rare that you need to if you use the right pad and polish combination like the white lake country polishing pad and optimum hyper polish with the right technique, clean pads and properly prepped surface. Watch my most recent video on polishing dark paint. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
That’s where I’m at, should I purchase the G9 or step up to the Milwaukee. Im thinking a Milwaukee 5” and a GG long throw 3” until I can get a cordless 3”. I’m an amateur I only play with my own vehicles. what are your thoughts or advice?
@@1320str8liner If you have extra money you don’t mind spending, get the Milwaukee, It well allow you to enjoy detailing more. You will be able to get so much done with it with just a few pad options and a good polish creme. But If not, the G9 or preferably the G15 will do the job, but once you go cordless, it’s very difficult to go back to a cord in my opinion. The cords are really annoying.
For the 3”, all I use is the corded Griots, but due to only needing it for small sections of the vehicles, I have not upgraded to cordless myself yet. But I sure do like the look of the cordless option they have.
If money is a concern, but you really like cordless, consider the spta or something similar.
I personally believe in the buy once cry once method. Lol
That’s my view as well, buy once cry once. I normal purchase overkill which last me for many years to come. Thanks again 👍🏽
Home depot had a sale online this tool plus an 8.0 High Output for 250
Thats a great deal!
My Milwaukee 15 mm is very weak. It stalls on any contour lines. It’s only 1 month old. When I first started using it I had all the power I needed. Somethings going on with it. I’ll call Milwaukee and let you know how the customer experience goes
Thanks for sharing your experience! It could be a rare defect with your machine, as I've been using mine for over two years without any issues. I have noticed that stalling can happen if there's too much pressure or if the angle isn't right on certain contours, which affects the rotation speed. It took me some time and practice to figure this out, but I'm just sharing what I've learned-not suggesting that's necessarily the case for you. Good luck!
Nice!!!
Thank you! 😁
Haha, you said doodoo. Yes, i liked the review, thank you.
Lol. You’re welcome, and thanks for watching!
Milwaukee 21mm with a 5 inch backing plate, is the 💰 🤑 💸
Thanks for the feedback and suggestion! If you’re considering having both a 15mm and a 21mm polisher, that could definitely be a smart move. The extra throw on the 21mm can really speed up the cutting step, which is a great advantage. If that setup works well for you and others, that’s awesome!
However, for those new to detailing, the 21mm might not be the easiest choice. It can sometimes cause micro marring, which can be tricky to fix, especially on darker or softer paints that show imperfections more readily in the sunlight.
Personally, I find the 15mm to be a great all-around option. It strikes a good balance for finishing on softer, darker paints while still providing solid cutting power. I also appreciate the simplicity of using one machine rather than juggling two. For beginners, I lean towards recommending practical and user-friendly options to help everyone get the best results.
Hope this helps, and thanks again for sharing your thoughts!
These things eat batteries I know I have the rotary polisher
Yep they do, I appreciate the feedback. it’s a great idea to have them constantly charging and maybe extra batteries if you can afford them. But the 2 it comes with in the kit I find is usually plenty.
how long does one full charged battery run on rotary when you correcting paint? and how long does it take to charge? I currently considering to get the cordless rotary but still in doubt about the battery durability issue.