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Product Description

Features: • 11 Amps, 1,0003,000 RPM • On/Off Trigger, Dial Speed Control • Slow Start, Weighs only 7 Lbs! • Adjustable side & “D” handles positioned for left or right handed use • 1 Rubber Pad; 1 Velcro Pad • Extra Set of Brushes ....read more

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Product Details

Brand: ATD (Advanced Tool Design)
Model: ATD-10511
UPC: 663126105112
Product Code: ATD-10511

5 Responses to “Advanced Tool Design Model ATD10511 7Inch Polisher”

1. Micheal Chamberlin says:

   May 26, 2010 at 12:00 am

   Lots of Power with Good Quality
   Rating:4 out of 5 stars
   I would give this buffer a 5 star rating but the buffer pad included with it came apart before I could finish my vehicle. Luckily I ordered the McQuire’s pad in addition to it. I used McQuire’s rubbing compound on the finish and it looks great. I have an ‘03 Matrix with the original paint so there were plenty of little scratches and scuffs. I wet sanded a couple of areas and used a cheap old 10″ orbital buffer to try and buff out the wet sanded areas. Didn’t work so well so I ordered this one. This buffer has plenty of torque and a slow start feature that’s also handy. I also like the variable speed capability. I was able to finish buffing out the spots with this thing and it looks great. I would caution anyone who has NOT used one of these commercial grade buffers before to be careful. Be sure and keep the buffer moving around and flat to the surface as this thing has enough torque to burn areas that you leave it on too long.
2. Philip Logiudice says:

   May 29, 2010 at 12:00 am

   Great buffer! Greater Customer Service!
   Rating:5 out of 5 stars
   ATD Tools 7″ Shop Polisher Promo with FREE Large Man Bag & Extension Cord / ATD 10511PROMO This is a great device and a must have if you want to restore old paint or need to polish a new paint job. This is a great company too. I sent them feedback about their instruction manual saying that there were no actual instructions! There was safety information but that was all. The Customer management guy, Jon, got right back to me and not only thanked me for my comments, but had the manual updated and sent me the revision. Now that is customner service!

   This is the message I got from Jon Levetto:

   Phil,

   Thank you for your interest in ATD Tools.
   
   Interesting that you should mention that about our manual. We have been selling that product for years and years, and I never had any complaints. I looked at this manual a few weeks ago and discovered that you are exactly right…and you were being nice when you said it wasn’t very informative, personally, I thought it stunk. In that light, I had the manual revamped and the result is attached.
   
   Hopefully this new manual will give you some insight, if not, let me know and I will try to find out for you.

   Thanks,

   -Jon Lovetto
   
   Customer Service / Parts Manager
3. Armin Nasufovic says:

   May 31, 2010 at 12:00 am

   Powerful with Control
   Rating:4 out of 5 stars
   The one I received was red instead of blue but this is a great piece to add to your arsenal. It feels very solid and has a good amount of weight. It comes with both the regular and the Velcro mount for versatility out of the box.

   Perfect for the price, just be careful as it can be very loud. I recommend wearing earplugs especially in closed environments like a garage, otherwise you will have your ears ringing after a good polish.
4. Edward G. Solanik Jr. says:

   May 31, 2010 at 12:00 am

   best buffer for the money
   Rating:5 out of 5 stars
   For the price this buffer is excellent. It has really precise speed control that starts up slowly . It will not get away from you.
5. trebe says:

   June 1, 2010 at 12:00 am

   heavy, loud, powerful, helps develop `Popeye’ arms . .
   Rating:5 out of 5 stars
   This buffer has plenty of power to get the job done, and appears to be well worth the money. Some minor assembly is required. There is a `manual’ but it does not contain any instructions, instead it mostly covers general safety. Assembly is fairly simple. You first attach the curved top handle, either with or without, the straight side handle. The handle can be installed for either right or left hand operators. The buffer is top heavy, so installing the side handle is highly recommended.

   This unit comes with the accessories to get started right away. For buffing, it has a wool pad, and rubber backing pad. For sanding, a Velcro backed hard plastic disc is included, but you will need to provide the sandpaper inserts. A special wrench for locking down the rubber backing pad is included.

   Controls are pretty basic. There is a throttle switch on the bottom of the handle, with a lock button to keep the motor running. The speed control dial is on the top of the housing, and goes from 1 to 6 (maximum). The buffer starts to whine at around level 3, and gets screaming loud at full speed, when ear protection is definitely recommended. The amount of vibration will vary according to the task, and motor speed. When sanding or buffing fine dust is typically produced, so you may want to wear eye protection and a dust mask.

   If you are into weightlifting, using the buffer on a vehicle may not be too difficult, but for those not so physically fit, managing the weight and vibration, could be a challenge. Because of the tool is about 18 inches long, your hands end up positioned about a foot apart, in order to keep the torque generated by the buffer under control. Just a little inattention can result in losing control, or dropping the buffer, and you don’t want to hurt yourself, damage your paint job, dent your vehicle, or damage anything else.

   The supplied wool buffer is quite thick, and does a pretty good job, but you do need to apply pressure for it to work. For the average sedan, buffing the hood and trunk should be the easiest. Things get harder when you do the sides, or curved or irregular surfaces, and have to both support the weight of the buffer, and apply pressure to the surface. Buffing non-flat areas usually requires changing angles, and varying the point of contact, and amount of pressure applied. Users will need to find the grip and techniques that work best. Buffing will require some finesse at times, and if your muscles are straining, this is when accidents can happen, or you can hurt yourself. Doing the roof can be tricky as well.

   The listed weight of eight pounds, may not sound like a lot, but if you are bracing your body, locking your forearms, and squeezing hard on the handles for an extended period of time, you may find your muscles a bit sore, or in `shock’ from the vibration, if you overdo it. Just go easy when using it for the first few times.

   The pictured buffer has a blue plastic housing and black handle, but the unit also comes with an orange plastic housing. It has a ten foot cord with a twin blade plug, and comes with a set of spare brushes. The buffer does produce very good results, so if you have a strong back, and the upper body strength, it could be a very cool buy.