Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Polisher | This Tool Rocks!
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- Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Rotary Polisher Review and Demo. This Tool Rocks! If your interested grab this kit on Amazon.
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10:55 is when he uses the tool
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I thought he'd never show us
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i have wanted this tool for like 4 years now!! 2020 i will finally get it!!
Have you gotten it yet?
I've been wanting a cordless polisher for a while now but with so many options I don't know what to get.
Do it leave swirl marks
Thanks for the review, I've been waiting for one of the hot shots on CZcams to review this since it came out a couple years ago. But also screw you, because now I have to get it.
So much truth
Awesome video brother, very in depth and covering all the bases!! Thank you for taking the time to make it!!👍
Can’t go wrong with most Milwaukee tools. I have a bunch of 9AH and 12AH batteries I use with my miter and table saw which might be a bit heavy on the polisher but last all day. The little M12 polisher looks like it might be handy for small jobs too.
just ordered the M12 as well, perfect for small stuff.
For those in the UK, local and very popular brand Sealey brought a new cordless DA the CP18VOP in October 2019. It's a great tool, very robust and economical too. Get a second battery though. Highly recommended for use with AF Secret Weapon coupled with an organge Lake Country foam pad for light correction or paint enhancement.
That’s just as expensive as the Milwaukee polisher bare tool and I bet it’s not as quality. I’d get the bare unit since I already have 5.0ah batteries
U get 5 yrs warranty plus if u have other milwaukee tools i wouldnt waste money for other brand
I know this is an old comment but I've had bad experiences with sealey tbh
Just got mine for Christmas!
Would have liked to see if you could actually do a whole car with just one battery. But at least there is an alternative to corded polishers.
Interesting product, thanks for sharing 👍✌️ Sorry to see Milwaukee not being made in the 🇺🇸
B Stewart ExecutiveCarCare just polish then yes if it's fully charged. If you are doing buffing and major paint correction then you will need both batteries. Usually that takes long enough that you can keep alternating batteries as needed but a corded buffer is still best for big jobs
i have one. It's freaking fantastic.
Milwaukee is my favorite brand
If Milwaukee could team up with Griot's for an M18 powered G15/G21 or an iBrid competitor based off the the M12 platform, man I'd buy one in a jiff. Cords drive me nuts, even with organization. Auto Fanatic, since you have the network, you should pitch the above ideas to Griot's and Milwaukee, if you can.
Makita has a cordless version of the 5000c gear driven/free spin DA. Flex has the XFE 15-150 cordless DA as well, and the cordless 3401 is coming soon.
I'm with you on hating the cords. I'm getting close to just buying one, but there is very little information or reviews and really just not much content of any kind out there covering any cordless DA, so I've been hesitant to make the purchase. Wondering if the torque and power and overall performance is equal to corded machines and how the batteries hold up over time and lots of charges..
DeWalt has just come out with 2 new 20v cordless polishers. A rotary and a 15mm throw random orbital. DCM849B for the rotary and DCM848B for the random orbital. Those part numbers are for bare tool only, remove the B on the end and add P2 for the kit with 2 batteries.
I own this and the mini m12 polisher great tools. I didn't buy the kit because the 5.0 batteries are not suited well for tools like this and grinders. Try a 9.0 or a 12.0 really any of the high output batteries and it's a night and day difference. With the 12.0 I didn't feel like it threw the overall balance off at all.
Tarek Ashurex the batteries aren’t too heavy after the 5.0?
The double sided pads and quick release system looks very cool. But how much space is there between the face of that pad and the metal shaft attachment piece in the center of it?
I'm sure it is safe but it looks very strange and potentially risky to me seeing that exposed metal so close to the panel surface and less than an inch of soft compressible foam separating them. 😲😲
Got one love it
Thanks for reviewing this. I've got one and love it.
i just ordered one for myself too
Excellent video bro keep up the good work
Thanks for the visit
As always great review... thx 😉
I was close to buying this on the weekend but my wife surprised me with a 18v Makita one for Fathers day here in AUS! It has dual modes. It has random orbit with forced spin for paint correction applications and random orbit only for fine applications like wax/polish. It's pretty awesome and I love it!
is random orbit better then a regular rotrary polisher
@@randomrazr definitely. It doesn't burn through delicate paint or edges like a standard polisher and it's better at removing swirls. Used wrong a straight non orbital will put more swirls than you started wIth.
I have this tool in my detailing arsenal as well.
i bet in due time they will make a mini version of this for a 3-4 inch pad that would be killer
Auto Fanatic that would be awesome. They could design a tool similar to the Rupes iBrid and use the M12 Batteries.
I have the Rupes Ibrid its a good tool for small stuff but needs more balls I feel, i have several air powered Dynabrade mini right angle long reach tools that destroy the Rupes when im going metal refinishing work but they are big bucks at $1200 each. You can never have enough tools i feel.
@@autofanaticcars So true. I borrowed a buddy's one to try on a few jobs and it wasn't bad but yes it was lacking in power. It worked well for interior work but I can see the lack in power for metal refinishing. Air powered tools are so much more powerful.
you know what drives me nuts with the Ibrid Nano as hard as i try it splatters the polish everywhere making a mess no idea why its so hard to control with the included pads they give you, i never have this issue with any other machine. I had to polish a sculpture last week and it made a mess at the clients home and ruined my cloths as usual.
I was looking this polisher online. Good review!
this is one sweet tool
9.0 battery helps balance the tool, 12.0 is a bit cumbersome. I haven’t tried the 6.0 so I can’t say anything about it.
Do you know if the 9.0 battery can deliver more amps to the tool, thus more power? Some of these tools will draw more amps based on the battery used.
what I hate the most about this buffer is that the battery is in the scuff zone. If you know how to use these tools you know you can "walk" them and the battery gets in the way in certain situations. I think they could have placed it in a better location. I think they could work on noise dampening on all of these. I have been using buffers or polishers for decades what ever you like and they will cause your ears to ring. I was a custom automotive painter for years.
Been using this machine for years. The only major complaint about this machine is the orientation of battery pack in the back. It's quite easy to accidentally touch the paint / panel especially if you're doing paint correction to concave panels. FLEX offers a much better solution regarding this aspect.
I agree the battery has the rubber to prevent damage but i also knock into panels with it and it does annoy me. They should make the battery round and inside the grip area so its less obstructive to the user. I will be showing the Flex soon on the Auto Fanatic Channel.
I have the same one but added the dynabrade da adapter to keep things “safer”
cool all my pro tools are Dynabrade air i love them they can run all day long without a hitch
@@autofanaticcars please elaborate, very interesting 🇨🇦👍
Mine came with a much more flexible backing plate 👍
Not a low tone sound, seems a bit high pitched. Nice option and great price.
after using it a few times the sound is very compliant without annoying me. I still think for our times we should have almost silent power tools these days no idea why this has not happened yet.
Milwaukee has fixed pricing.
Only the change is allowed to be different one vendor to another.
The cordless m18 finish nail gun is 299, the change st one location 97 , another 99.
I use the Milwaukee as a finish carpenter buy lot of Milwaukee.
Ace, ACME, Home Depot, etc all are sane $ amount.
The 5.0 Amp or as I call them 5 o's will soon replace the 3.0 or 3 o's.
The impact driver is a workhorse ghe 5.0 after extensive usage doesn't need charging.
Out of curiosity I was just looking up “cordless polishers” yesterday to see if they even existed so the timing of this video is great. Out of the ones I’ve looked at the Milwaukee seems to be the best. I’ve been wanting to get into their battery system so when I decide to I’ll probably get this tool for the two batteries and charger which is a better deal than one battery and charger with their impact gun. For now I’m looking for a cheaper cordless polisher just to lightly polish my car in a few spots and I’m not sure between the Ryobi 10in, 6in, or the Meguiars DA drill attachment. I think the Meguiars is the highest quality out of those and I have a good Ryobi drill with a few 4ah batteries but the pads are only 3in and I have a Grand Marquis so I’m not sure if that’s the best combo. Plus I don’t know how natural it would feel to be holding a drill to polish a car. The Ryobi 10 inch seems to be better quality than the 6in but I feel 10in would be too big and not as versatile for all jobs. I think the 6in would work the best if I could modify it to accept regular hook and loop pads but there aren’t really any videos on CZcams to see how it performs. I’m not sure if any of these cordless polishers would be worth it just to do my car occasionally or if I should save up and just get the Milwaukee.
Mr Everything buy a dual action polisher from harbor freight and get the warranty for it just buy a beter backing plate and pads
Update for your viewers, Dewalt now has similar cordless rotary at the same price point and battery position more like the Flex. Both this Milwaukee and the Dewalt are brushless!
i have a Flex coming to play with soon
Any thoughts on the quality of the Dewalt cordless vs the Milwaukee? The Dewalt looks a little more ergonomic to me.
Kobalt 24v line also now produces one if your already on that battery line. And abit cheaper then the Dewalt and Milwaukee of course. Seems good from Reviews so far.
Will Milwaukee make a DA random orbit version?
you never know, they also make another mini polisher which is like a modified drill for headlights and small areas i just ordered one.
Check out the Flex XFE15-150 it is a cordless DA. 👍👌✌
I'm gonna get one for sure!
Think they should have made the pad sit a little further below the battery, looks easy to hit the battery on the paint depending on the angle or body lines.
yes but the battery has soft rubber which will prevent scratching so they were thinking at least on that. its a sweet machine overall.
i use the 12Ah battery and i haven't had a problem
22lbs for the other polisher is quite the workout!
il lend it to you one day your back will be in trouble, as a young teen i would knock out 6 full cars a day with that machine boy was i nuts but hustled hard.
Milwaukee needs to make a da polisher that’s cordless
Please check out the Flex XFE15 Cordless it is the absolute best cordless polisher i should have a short video on the channel soon but its the best
The new rupes rotary is prolly the best rotary out at the moment! I had the Milwaukee for about 3 months then sold it for the flex then had the flex up until I got the rupes
Rupes makes a cordless rotary? i have so many rotarys and this cordless M18 is a great tool for special jobs
Auto Fanatic I think he says the elctric one LH 19E
The Rupes LH19 is the smoothest rotary available. It weighs like 4 pounds which goes completely against when he said you want some weight in your rotary.
Eric i do not polish cars every day but work on high end solid surface (bronze, stainless) and you need as much weight, RPM and heat to refinish solid surface, the lighter machines are good for cars that need basic correction but whenever i wet sand an entire car i always use the heavy rotary as it makes cutting much faster in the shop without me having to use the most aggressive compounds that dust out like crazy. I plan to try the M18 in the shop soon to see how it can work on a freshly painted panel that was 1500 sanded.
@@autofanaticcars That may be great for your solid surface jobs but you didn't clarify that in the video. Obviously, over the past 30 years, rotary polishers and grinders have become lighter and they will continue to drop in weight. That 20lb polisher might be what you like to control on a hood but horizontal surfaces make up about 1/3rd the surface area of a car and even less a truck or SUV. The rest of the car it is extra weight for you to hold up. Really sucks on a boat. Try that Rupes out asap, you'll be glad you did. It cuts 1500 great.
Automotive paint likes to be kept cool. The industry is heading toward lowers speeds with less heat. Lighter machines are a good thing.
I bought one of these the only problem is when doing the compound phase at 1700-2100 rpm the battery cannot hold the charge for high rpm to long. The glaze step at 800rpm will last one battery tho
look into the M18 3.0 style battery they are lighter , thinner and have more capacity the larger ones I tend to not use anymore and the lighter battery really makes using this machine even better. Home Depot sells them local or online beware of batteries on Amazon lots are fake and not good.
Mine gets used almost daily to help me do encapsulation carpet cleaning in vehicle interiors. Its done more interiors than it has paint
thats a good idea as well its a sold well build tool
is the random orbit model better?
Kobalt 24v also makes a decent cordless polisher if your already on that battery line. Quite abit cheaper then the others as well. I'd like to hear your thoughts on this one as well if possible sometime.
so far the best cordless polishers are from Flex, have the both and love them
Sealey, Makita and dewalt have DA polishers. If Milwaukee made one I'd be all over it. Honestly don't get what they are waiting for?!? I have loads of Milwaukee stuff and I want to give them my money already. I'm sure I'm not alone!
Il be showing the cordless flex XFE15 soon
Thank you for the video. My question is would this be the tool to use for polishing aluminum wheels, side steps & fuel tanks on a semi truck? Was told that 3500 rpm's is best to polish aluminum. I think the Milwaukee grinders are 9000 rpm. Again, thank you...
This was a good demo video. I've just ordered this cordless polisher, but apparently, Amazon no longer has the kit, just the separate. batteries and charger. Question! It appeared that you attached the quick-release metal device for the 3M pad. Does that device come with the polisher or is that something else? I like that pad. Thanks again for your time in creating this informative video!
Hi Dean the 3M quick connect is not included with the polisher you can order that from Autobody Toolmart online or any local auto body supply store near you. its awesome plus you get to use both sides of the pads so if your doing paint refinishing in a shop environment its awesome and saves time.
Does it start of slow like the corded Makita or does it automatically start at high rpms
Cool ...... we’re can I get one of those quick releases like that ? Thank you I got this polisher but I don’t have that chuck quick release
it is made by 3M visit a local autobody supply shop they sell them in kits with the pads
I believe that part of the reason the flex is 200 dollars more is because it's a DA polisher.
I've been detailing cars for about 30 years. I've even moved up into the DA arena.......no more worrying about burning paint, and getting needless swirls.
Almost no one uses a simple rotary buffer anymore. They're dangerous, they burn paint, and most of today's polishes aren't really designed for them.
So....i'm going with....no.
For about the same price, you can get a decent cordless DA polisher.
Time for companies like Dewalt and Mikita, and Milwakee to catch up. They make great tools, no doubt, but.....a little behind the times....
Would this be a good tool to Polish headlight and tail light lenses? If not what tool would you recommend for this task?
Milwaukee makes a smaller M12 polisher that is perfect for headlights this big one is overkill and youll damage the adjacent paint with it
Thank you very much I'll check out the M12.
AF, generally they DYIers (like me) are usually told to stick to DA polishers. It seems to me the fact that this unit does not spin that fast and if you know enough not to sit on a sport too long, this seems like a good unit for a DYIer trying out a rotary for the first time
My question is, will this thing cut faster than a 15mm DA like my Rupes MIII?.
rotary will always cut faster i feel this tool is very safe to learn and use regardless since the RPM is maxed at 2200
Would you recommend this tool for cutting oxidation on an RV gel coat?
What kind of polish and pads do you use with this polisher?
What one would you recommend for occasional use for buying and selling cars? Flex or Milwaukee? For a beginner who is getting into polishing? Also are you able to get different size pads like 10’’? And last question what is difference between rotary, dual and forgot last option you mentioned? What’s their purpose? Thanks
the Flex XFE15 cordless I have all of these machines, the Milwaukee is great but heavy and its a rotary and much harder for a beginner to control with safety etc. the Flex is not cheap but I love mine especially when I go on the road to do repairs at dealers and clients homes.
@@autofanaticcars ah ok thank you I’ll look into flex in that case 😊👍
The alfa is so clean from here I can almost see your face
Fantastic video! I have 2 questions. Is the 3M locking hub included? Or did you get that seperately? And what is the reflection on your car hood that looks like guacamole?
that green stuff is 3M tape on the hood vent, the 3M pad system you can buy at autobody tool mart of any good local auto body supply center.
@@autofanaticcars Thanks for the come back! All the best.
OK where the hell on Amazon can I get this kit for 399..?! Seems to be quite a difficult kit to find for less than 600 bucks…🤦🏻♂️
video is a few years old, yesterdays price is not todays price lol
Is this head able to be moved 90 degrees? As a burnishing tool? Fein has the capability of rotating the head and I see the screws up top so I’m assuming it’s possible
no this is just a rotary fixed head unit
I have a Hercules cordless rotary i really like it for the price but I can’t feather the trigger on it to pick up a bead of compound like my corded dewalt is the Milwaukees trigger any better thanks I really enjoyed the video
You can feather the trigger on the M18 polishers
@@autofanaticcars thanks much appreciated
what is this exact kit model number?? there are so many diffrent ones selling online. i want this exact kit
Isn't it too aggressive for swirl removal ? I saw that most guys use rotaries to remove orange peel after wetsanding, so heavy duty stuff.
not at all it does not have very high RPM and is smooth and light enough to do swirl removal on the go with no power cord, i really like this new tool
Part # for 3M quick lock?
I've never used a rotary polisher before. Will I be able to use this safely on my car without any practice? I have a ton of Milwaukee tools and would love to add this to the collection.
this tool is really easy to use i feel just need the proper backing plate and pads, if you get this tool i suggest to invest in the 3M Perfect It pads and quick release as shown, this ensures perfect pad location and balance because if the pad is not balanced it can walk and be hard to control
@@autofanaticcars you're the man I appreciate it.
With the 3m quick loch system, can the Milwaukee handle heavy cutting with the 8'' white dual sided pad? Or only the 6''. I'm thinking on getting this with the 3m perfect it white dual sided pads for cutting, and the black for finish polishing.
The kit retails at $1290Australian dollar= $1000, I can get my car detailed for the rest of my life for that price!
$389 in the USA, sounds like your AU Govt is screwing you on retail goods, it happens in many countries. try to order on Amazon UK maybe?
@@autofanaticcars Yeah the nanny state, a bit like your privacy once you loose it, it's gone. We love U.S products but they impose heavy taxes and all electronics use 110v that sometimes has to be converted to 220v.
AU is a huge market for my car care brand we ship almost every day and understand the tariff issue. We are seeking an AU importer still. Lots of great car enthusiasts out your way.
$699.00 for the same kit in 2022 that costs $399.00 back in 2019. Wow inflation much??
exactly right, welcome to the new world thanks to the RAT politicians.
Is this a good polisher for a beginner?
def not if you want to learn pick up a Griots Garage G9 to get you started
How much is the quick disconnect and where's a good place to get it?
It’s a 3m dual sided pad system, auto body supply shops would have them
is this good for beginers? i never used one and dont want to burn my new cars paint
no i def would not suggest this for a beginner try the Griots Garage G9 i did a video on the channel last year
Can you put the link to the 3m pad and adapter you used in the video?
Amazon does not sell those you can visit any autobody supplier or look for autobody supplies online they carry them with the pads, they are not cheap but are the best for rotary polishers i feel
But it's a rotary, nothing wrong with that but it takes a long time to learn to use one properly and well..its very unforgiving to the novice.
i always advise everyone to learn on a rotary this is the foundation of all correction on cars and other solid surfaces, it really it not hard i think too many people fear it and that is why DA became so popular.
Swagura Mutsuki
They make a dual action cordless as well.
yes Flex does make both
I can finish better with a rotary than I can my rupes random
@@autofanaticcars I used rotary once before at dealership when I wasn't suppose to lol, I just went for it cause I had nothing to lose. Just kept the machine moving. Came out smooth as hell. And I definitely left 1/3 of the trunk polished over the other lol
Who in their right mind would use a rotary polisher on paint without any polish?
Can you use this for sanding?
Im sure you can easily use it to sane with a hook it backing plate
What's cost
This kit is 800 now😢
What pad are you running here ?
3M Perfect It system
10:27
Is there a link to this quick release thing?
the quick disconnect system is made by 3M Perfectit you can buy it from some auto body supply sites online or locally its so awesome to switch pads and it perfectly centers the pads so you never get vibrations, i wish someone came out with this type of system for other machines
I'm having a hard time choosing between this and the Flex corded rotary. Which one do you prefer?
il be showing the Flex cordless on the channel soon along with some other new polishers I just got so stay tuned
@@autofanaticcars Thanks love the videos. I meant I'm having a hard time choosing between this Milwaukee and the Flex PE 14-2 150 rotary non cordless. Which one do you like the most?
What the heck is that green patch!
Green patch is tape so the rubbing compound doesn't go inside the vents
Is this good for waxing and wax off?
too powerful for that
And dewalt is cordless
Nice...electric buffer and no more plug and play
this buffer is so awesome not having the cord makes it even more enjoyable to use.
$399? Whose has that kind of money?
Edd money
Damn that shit look like a vacuum why you need a big tool to Buffalo Lil car lol
Do you have the model of the 3M bad and Accessory to lock them in? Would you use that black pad to Wax? Asking because my arthritis got really bad, and I recently purchased one of these to wax my truck because I really can't wax by hand anymore. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. I am new to using a tool like this on my truck.
i would get a harder pad to wax
These tools eat batteries
Its a nice machine,but not for $670.00
thats not how much this machine costs where did you see that? maybe with multiple batteries and a fast charger in a kit but you can get the bare machine for about $200
Yup, Flex stuff is overpriced
Naw ill use my grinder change that into a polisher 🤣🤣
have fun
@@autofanaticcars a yo it works lol got the part from harbor freight and wow its pretty fast might be to fast
It's totally rubbish tools this for cutting or polished stone like makita 1400w my makita from 6 years polished evrityng marble with variable speed from 0 to 5 and using for cutting marble 20mm granit, klinker , tils and more
I see alfa romeo I click
What do you mean not made in America?,they are designed in America and assembled in China,see what they do is they make a prototype in north america and then send a the prototype and blueprints to China to go by