WEN AA6158 5-Inch
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$89.98
The WEN AA6158 5-Inch is the better dual action car polisher overall, rated 3.7 to 3.0. The WEN AA6158 5-Inch leads on value, warranty and features. The WEN AA6158 5-Inch costs $186.01 less ($89.98 vs $275.99).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the WEN AA6158 5-Inch for value ($89.98 vs $275.99), warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and features (lock-on trigger vs none of the listed features).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every corded long-throw dual action car polisher; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | WEN AA6158 5-Inch | Maxshine M15 Pro Polisher Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Correction 30% | 62 15 mm orbit | 62 15 mm orbit |
| Value 25% | 100 $89.98 | 43 $275.99 |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Power 10% | 80 8 A, about 960 W at 120 V | 86 1,000 W |
| Weight 10% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 10% | 15 lock-on trigger | 0 none of the listed features |
Specifications
| WEN AA6158 5-Inch | Maxshine M15 Pro Polisher Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Polishing | ||
| Orbit diameter | 15 mm | 15 mm |
| Speed range | 2,000-5,200 OPM | 2,500-5,000 OPM |
| Backing plate | 5 in | 5 in |
| Forced rotation | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Power source | Corded | Corded |
| Motor rating | 8 A | 1,000 W |
| Cord | 16 ft | - |
| Brushless motor | Not listed | Not listed |
| Controls | ||
| Constant-speed electronics | Not listed | Not listed |
| Soft start | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lock-on trigger | Yes | Not listed |
| Build | ||
| Pads or polish included | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |