A long-throw polisher is the quickest way to take swirls and light scratches out of a whole car. A 15 mm orbit on a 5 in pad suits most cars and is the usual pick for one machine. A 21 mm orbit on a 6 in pad is faster still on hoods, roofs and the sides of trucks and vans, but it is harder to keep flat on curved panels. Prices run from under $100 for budget models to over $500 for the polishers professional detailers use daily, and the gap shows mostly in warranty, cord length and how smoothly the tool runs.
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- BATOCA P1#1 of 11Full review
A budget 15 mm polisher with a soft start and a replaceable cord, for occasional home use.
Amazon $99.99$99.9915 mm1,000 W5 in - WEN AA6158 5-Inch#2 of 11Full review
The cheapest way into a 15 mm long-throw polisher, for a first-time owner polishing one or two cars a year.
Amazon $89.98$89.9815 mm8 A5 in - Griot's Garage G15#3 of 11Full review
A 15 mm long-throw polisher at a mid-range price, for enthusiasts who want quick correction and a lifetime guarantee.
Amazon $249.99$249.9915 mm1,100 W5 in - WORKPRO 6" Dual Action Polisher#4 of 11Full review
A low-cost 15 mm polisher kit for occasional waxing and light polishing at home.
Amazon $69.99$69.9915 mm1,080 W6 in - Adam's Swirl Killer 21mm#5 of 11Full review
A 21 mm polisher at a modest price for large flat panels, though its maker publishes little beyond the orbit.
Amazon $229.49$229.4921 mm-- - Maxshine M21 Pro#6 of 11Full review
The lowest-priced 21 mm polisher from a detailing brand, for quick correction on large vehicles.
Amazon $258.99$258.9921 mm1,000 W6 in - RUPES BigFoot LHR21 Mark V#7 of 11Full review
A 21 mm polisher for big, flat panels on trucks, vans and boats, for professionals who already own a smaller machine for tight spots.
Amazon $594$59421 mm500 W6 in - RUPES BigFoot LHR15 Mark V#8 of 11Full review
The detailer’s benchmark 15 mm polisher, for professionals who polish every day and want a light tool with a long cord.
Amazon $552$55215 mm500 W5 in - FLEX FC3321 Brushless#9 of 11Full review
A light, brushless 15 mm polisher for professionals who want the newest motor tech and can live with a one-year warranty.
Amazon $499$49915 mm1,200 W6 in - Adam's SK Pro 15mm#10 of 11Full review
A 15 mm polisher with a built-in inspection light, for enthusiasts who polish in a garage without good lighting.
Amazon $328.49$328.4915 mm1,000 W5 in - Maxshine M15 Pro Polisher Kit#11 of 11Full review
A 15 mm long-throw polisher sold with a set of pads, for a first serious polisher on a moderate budget.
Amazon $275.99$275.9915 mm1,000 W5 in
