Tool works great just like I would expect. Motor starts smooth and is quite strong. I have no doubt this will last a long time. Highly recommend.

It’s powerful, easy to handle, and leaves a flawless finish on surfaces. The build quality is solid, making it a reliable tool.

This is a good quality value alternative to more expensive professional DA/Random Orbital polishers. It is a bit on the heavy side but that alleviates the need to put extra pressure or weight on the polisher as I run it. I’m a novice to car polishing and watched many YouTube videos (DIY Detail) which convince me to have rotary polisher and still do a good job. Pleased to see that I got rid of many blemishes on my cars with this polisher and foam pads. A worthy investment !

I've been putting off getting one of these for a few years and have been using a low-end orbital polisher to wax my boat.This machine made a grueling job into a "not so bad" job.The variable speed is convenient and in no time, I was able to "feel" what this machine would do and at what speed to use. I was a little skeptical about the loop and hook system for the pads, but they work flawlessly. Other backing adapters can be purchased for different pad types, and I believe this model comes equipped with different backing pads, so read the description.It's a little heavy and you'll feel it when waxing a 26' or larger boat or RV, but it cuts down on redoing sections.For a car I would imagine this would not be an issue.I would buy it again.

MAQUINA DE BUENA CALIDAD,DE USO RUDO Y SE DESEMPEÑA MUY BIEN,COMODA Y NO TAN PESADA LO QUE AYUDA A UN MEJOR TERMINADO,LA RECOMIENDO MUCHO.

Una excelente herramienta de trabajo, el equipo es tal como se indica en su información y es de muy buena calidad.

This tool was excellent, lots of torque. I had no problem using it. Controls work well and ergonomic. It looks like a reliable tool for the long term. Worth it.

This is - perhaps - the most popular polisher out there. Believe the hype, there's a reason why many auto body shops and pro detailers use it. It makes cheaper units from other brands look like toy tools. I would say this is certainly a pro-level polisher.Pros:-Power: this thing is a beast. It has more power than I expected for a polisher. The motor is no joke.-Variable Speed: you can select the RPMs you want.Cons:-Weight: the unit is on the heavy side. This, combined with the power it has, will give your hands and arms a good workout the first few times you use it.Excellent polisher. DEWALT never disappoints. This is a serious power tool that needs to be used with tons of respect and caution. If you lack experience polishing and detailing cars with power tools, I highly recommend you practice on a different surface first to get used to the machine before you use it on an expensive or newer vehicle. Again, you could damage your car's paint if you are not experienced with these tools...especially when using abrasive compounds. Go easy at first using the slowest settings with non-abrasive products until you develop enough skills. Then move up to the fastest speeds with professional level/aggressive chemicals - the ones that will give you "show car" results.Highly recommended. It's really worth the price.

The ultimate beast machine as expected... very very very happy with the product.. thanq AMAZON THNX IN INFINITY

I always try to purchase quality items, and this definitely fits into that category. It has the look and feel of a contractor grade tool. The speed selection and extra handles for operating the machine are very useful. The machine is heavier than some of the "cheap" versions available, but I think the weight penalty is well worth it. I strongly recommend this tool if you are going to use it for several vehicles or holiday trailers that require a lot of work.

Bought this to polish our two cars - one is a traditional slick black paint and is 4 years old - the finish had lots of fine scratching from automatic car washing (no, I'm not the type to hand wash...I know it's better, but I just don't have the time). The other car is 6 months old and has a nice factory finish and I wanted to keep it bright and shiny. So far, this tool has done well. My brief observations are:The tool is heavy duty - it runs continuously with no problem and can handle reasonably heavy loads. I wouldn't quite call it commercial grade but it is very close to it. The average pro working on cars will unlikely tap the tool's potential.The tool does heat up after continuous use - it doesn't blow hot air from the cooling fan on the user, but there are a couple of metal spots on the body of the tool that get hot - the handles are fine but if you grab the body of the tool to set it down or pick it up, you won't get burned but it will get your attention.The soft start feature is nice, but there is one quirk: Pulling the trigger too rapidly causes the tool to overshoot the targeted RPM. When the spindle is just starting, the constant RPM feature appears to adjust input voltage or current to maintain the RPM based on the user's input into the trigger. Pull the trigger a little too fast and the tool ramps up the power rather fast - if the tool isn't under load, the spindle will spin too fast and gradually settle into the target RPM. This isn't a big deal as any reasonable user will find the modulation perfect for polishing - but if your finger slips or you accidentally goose the trigger while using it, the tool will respond with a big jump in power. That can catch you off guard a little if you don't anticipate it. The tool has some logic in it - the trigger is more "fly by wire" than a traditional trigger. That's a good thing, but you have to re-train yourself a little to get the most out of it.The tool is pretty quiet - it operates nice and smooth and at a reasonable sound level.Weight it a tad heavy - if you use it all day long there is a trade-off between weight and the durability of the tool. I think this one is just right for how it is positioned, but the average joe will definitely notice his/her arms if you use it for a few hours and haven't done so before. Not a big deal, but it is worth noting.The power cord is nice and beefy - no worries there.The wool/lint filter for the cooling air intakes is a nice touch.The nose end with the loop-style handle attached is a little tight when polishing around outside mirrors and a few other places, but overall the tool provides good clearances all around.I'm not familiar with similar offerings from Porter Cable, but it looks like there are only a few big names that make a comparable polisher - I wouldn't think you will be displeased with any of them. I have owned a number of DeWalt power tools over the years and this one is on par with the quality you expect from them, if not better.