Top 4 Mini Polishers For Car Detailing

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Introduction:

Can’t reach tight spots to polish with your 5” polishing tool? These machines by Rupes, Maxshine, and SPTA will offer great flexibility to your detail by allowing you to polish hard to reach areas.

#4 SPTA Cordless Mini Car Polisher 12V (Dual Action)

Price: $179.99

Link: https://amzn.to/3UbooiQ

This option is the best for those who are more budget minded. At 1/3 the price, it will get the job done for beginners and will allow you to reach really small areas. The downside is that it will be get annoying to work with for hours on end if you’re doing detailing professionally, however for those not working with this tool for hours, it’s a great way to increase the appearance of your vehicle and not break the bank.

#3 MaxShine M550 3” Rotary

Price: $155.99

Link: https://amzn.to/3U9smIX

This machine uses the power of rotary for faster paint enhancement and correction. It will outperform even the rupes in terms of getting the swirls out faster, however this comes at a risk of burning through the paint faster so this is why it is ranked #3 for its lower ease of use. Recommended only for experienced detailers.

#2 Rupes LHR 75E Mini Random Orbital Polisher

Price: $289.00

Link: https://amzn.to/3Kgdm7m

This tool will be great for beginners as you can reach tight areas, it’s lower in price, and its safer to use than a rotary.

Video Review:

#1 Rupes 1.25” Nano Polisher (Random Orbit)

Price: $585.00

Link: https://amzn.to/43lrFk3

The industry standard. This cordless 1.25” mini polisher and get some of the hardest to reach crevices polished and paint corrected. Although the price is higher than others, the value is very high. This machine can be used even on the interior from cleaning with a microfiber buffing pad for sensitive fabrics or for polishing piano glass interior center consoles. Check out these videos for what I mean:

Conclusion:

Whether you’re a beginner or professional detailer, having a mini polisher in your tool set will allow you to greatly enhance the appearance of your vehicle with allowing you to polish hard to reach areas. In this article, we recommend the Rupes Nano Polisher and Maxshine M550 Mini Rotary Polisher for professional use, and the Rupes LHR75E and SPTA Cordless Mini Polisher for beginners or budget minded individuals.