Makita 9227CX3 7 Inch Electronic Sander Polisher with Polishing Kit

Editorial Review
7" Variable Speed Polisher with Kit Bag Includes compound and polish pads along with a 21" storage bag. Variable speed (0-3,000 RPM) with pre-set maximum speed dial; ideal for ultra slow polishing. Pre-set speed setting dial (from 600-3,000 RPM) for maximum control. Electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load. Easily converts to a sander. 3 prong plug to prevent static electricity accumulation. Fast and powerful polishing for clearcoat finishes. Lock-on button for continuous use at one speed. Standard Equipment: Hook-and-loop pad (743052-5), Hex wrench (783204-6) Specifications: Sanding disc 7" Wool bonnet 7" No load speed 600-3,000 RPM AMP 10.0 Spindle thread 5/8" - 11 UNC Overall length 18-1/2" Drill net weight 6.6 lbs. Click below for accessory products.
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Customer Reviews

Awesome buffing power

2007-09-28
I used this buffer on a professional level non stop in a detail shop and never had anything but good things to say about it. We must have gone through 10 full/multi staged cars a day and it never broke down or complained. (the hardest part is getting the pads to center - the tool they include for that doesnt always work)
Get your self this buffer, a couple of pads of varying corseness and you'll be set to open up your own shop.

NO FOAM PAD

2007-06-05
As stated in a previous review there is no foam pad. The two pads included are: wool #192629-7 compounding pad and #743403-A polishing pad. The polisher is great but the bargain is lost without the foam pad.

Inacurate Picture

2007-04-25
I'd like to point out that although the photo of this item shows it comes with a foam polishing pad, it in fact does not include the foam pad.

Makita 7" Polisher

2007-04-10
This polisher is exactly what I had been looking for. It has a variable speed control and came with two pads and a very nice, heavy duty carrying case. Great buy!!

Quality work with a quality product...

2007-01-19
I use this makita to buff out my cars. For the past 3 years I was using a dual action polisher, which did a fabulous job. However, it took forever to do one body panel, and if any paint imperfection was deeper than a swirl, it had a difficult time removing it.

The makita is fast, durable, and very well made. Knowing that a rotary can easily ruin your cars finish I went at it very slow to begin with. The variable speed clutch allows you to slowly start spinning the head when you start as opposed to the machine ramping up to 1500 rpm right away. The bale handle makes for easy operation, and the entire unit weighed less than I had initially thought.

Overall, I am very happy with this purchase. The storage bag is top notch as well. I came away very happy with the entire process, from order, to shipping and handling, it all went very smooth.

Bottom line, the best wheel you can buy

2008-05-27
I have been cleaning boats for a long time, and have worked with a lot of different products. This is by far the best buffing wheel out there. The speed control is seperate from the trigger (it's not controlled by how hard you pull it). That makes things way easier. It does great work, it's very comfortable and easy to use. I have actually dropped one in the water; it cut out and then worked the next day. Better than the Milwaukee, Dewalt, Craftsman, or any other one for that matter.

Excellent Polisher

2008-05-01
I struggled with trying to buff out a 23 year old boat. After struggling with a hugely heavy old 1750 rpm polisher, I gave up and ordered the Makita. Wow, this almost made the job easy!! I cannot say enough good about this product.

It is the high quality standards I have come to expect from Makita. It is light at 6 lbs and is very easy to use. The trigger and ergonomic handle make it easy on the hands.

While the kit does not come with the foam pad as the picture would indicate, the wool pads (2) are of high quality.

Just what the doctor ordered

2008-02-29
I bought this buffer to buff out and polish a natural penetrating oil finish that I applied to a white oak floor I installed in my son's bedroom.

The Makita buffer is very powerful and smooth-operating. I learned not to use the trigger lock, because if this tool gets away from you (and it has the power to, if you get too close to an interfering object), you really want it to stop on its own and not go through the wall. This didn't happen to me (really), but it could have.

I had to choose between the Dewalt and this one. I'm sure the Dewalt is a great tool also, but I have no regrets from buying the Makita.

Great Product

2008-01-22
Polisher works great1 The best part is the variable speed but I also like the ease at which I can change the buffers.

Excellent Product

2008-01-02
Very well constructed, a quality product that should pay for itself the first couple jobs I do.