Maxshine M15 Pro Polisher Kit
#11 in Corded long-throwFull 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$275.99
The Maxshine M15 Pro Polisher Kit rates 3.0 among corded long-throw dual action car polishers; the Maxshine M312 3-Inch rates 2.7 among corded short-throw ones. The Maxshine M312 3-Inch costs $77 less ($198.99 vs $275.99).
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Maxshine M312 3-Inch
A compact 3 in polisher for mirrors, pillars and bumpers, as a second machine beside a full-size one.
Amazon $198.99$198.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (corded long-throw and corded short-throw), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Maxshine M15 Pro Polisher Kit | Maxshine M312 3-Inch |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Correction 30% | 62 15 mm orbit | 44 12 mm orbit |
| Value 25% | 43 $275.99 | 62 $198.99 |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Power 10% | 86 1,000 W | 21 550 W |
| Weight 10% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 10% | 0 none of the listed features | 0 none of the listed features |
Specifications
| Maxshine M15 Pro Polisher Kit | Maxshine M312 3-Inch | |
|---|---|---|
| Polishing | ||
| Orbit diameter | 15 mm | 12 mm |
| Speed range | 2,500-5,000 OPM | 2,000-5,500 OPM |
| Backing plate | 5 in | 3 in |
| Forced rotation | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Power source | Corded | Corded |
| Motor rating | 1,000 W | 550 W |
| Brushless motor | Not listed | Not listed |
| Controls | ||
| Constant-speed electronics | Not listed | Not listed |
| Soft start | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lock-on trigger | Not listed | Not listed |
| Build | ||
| Pads or polish included | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |