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Customer reviews for 18-Volt One+ 6 in. Car Buffer (Tool Only)

18-Volt One+ 6 in. Car Buffer (Tool Only)

The Ryobi 6 in. Car Buffer has a barrel-type grip with a comfortable, contoured GripZone for maximum ease of use. This 1-speed buffer also features a side handle that allows extended reach. It is powered by Ryobi's One+ 18-volt battery (not included) and is UL listed for safety and reliability.
Overall rating:
3.917 / 5
3.9
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5
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Rating breakdown 24 reviews
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4 stars
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19 out of 23(83%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for 18-Volt One+ 6 in. Car Buffer (Tool Only)
Review 1 for 18-Volt One+ 6 in. Car Buffer (Tool Only)
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Very useful

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PostedJune 11, 2013
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Gene
from Oregon
 
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Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Advanced
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
A compact buffer, easy to use and handle for all of those around the house chores.
Pros: Easy to Use, Accurate, Good Size & Weight
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 2 for 18-Volt One+ 6 in. Car Buffer (Tool Only)
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Great product - please make available in your stores not only online!

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PostedFebruary 5, 2013
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DaveN
from Canada
 
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Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Advanced
Length of ownership:6 months
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
This is a great product and compliment to my collection of great Ryobi 18V products - makes polishing my Lexus much easier! The online ordering and UPS shipping experience was very good - but it would have been easier for me to just buy in a store!
Pros: Powerful, Easy to Use, Good Size & Weight
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 3 for 18-Volt One+ 6 in. Car Buffer (Tool Only)
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

Works nice with lithium battery.

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PostedMarch 12, 2013
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rcan1015
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
4 / 5
4 / 5
The buffer just barely fit my grip. If it were slightly larger (or my hand slightly smaller) it would have been a bit awkard to use single-handedly. Placing the bonnets on the unit was tedious--you had to securely fasten the drawstring in an awkward position and then tuck the string into the bonnet. After one attempt, I purchased several packs of 6" bonnets from Ebay that had elastic bands--they work great. The buffer does a decent job for a cordless tool. I used mine with a cutting compound and then waxed and polished the vehicle. It works best on horizontal surfaces where it is easier to control and to apply even, light, pressure. It was to unwieldy to use with one hand on vertical surfaces--two handed operation was fine, but limited the range of motion. I think it is a good value and will pay for itself in time-savings if it lasts for a few dozen usages.
Pros: Easy to Use, Good Size & Weight
Cons: slightly large grip required
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 4 for 18-Volt One+ 6 in. Car Buffer (Tool Only)
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4 / 5
4 / 5

works good

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PostedMay 30, 2013
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Stugots
from Mass
 
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Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Advanced
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Does what I want having no cord to drag around makes easy to do the job
Pros: Easy to Use, Good Size & Weight
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 5 for 18-Volt One+ 6 in. Car Buffer (Tool Only)
Overall rating 
1 / 5
1 / 5

Doesn't work at all.

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PostedMay 28, 2013
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Carbuff
Quality 
1 / 5
1 / 5
Value 
1 / 5
1 / 5
This product was very disappointing. The pad stops spinning the second you put it down. It can't even keep a spin while supporting it's own weight. I had to return it.
Cons: doesn't work.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 6 for 18-Volt One+ 6 in. Car Buffer (Tool Only)
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

very easy to use

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PostedMay 7, 2013
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ces123
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
cordless, light, easy to use.. I used this to wax my 2 cars. I love it...
Pros: Easy to Use, All In One, Good Size & Weight, Light Weight
Cons: none
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 7 for 18-Volt One+ 6 in. Car Buffer (Tool Only)
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Very useful product.

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PostedJanuary 15, 2013
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Silvergreg
from California, USA
 
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Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
This product cuts the time it takes to polish, and keep my cars looking good!
Pros: Easy to Use, Sturdy, Good Size & Weight, Durable, Powerful
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 8 for 18-Volt One+ 6 in. Car Buffer (Tool Only)
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Convenient and good for the money

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PostedApril 2, 2013
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NoVAJohn
from Falls Church, VA, USA
 
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Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Really pleased (and a little surprised) as to how well this buffer works. The cordless convenience (especially when paired with the new lighter-weight battery) is a huge bonus. Great for quick detailing. Still probably need a large plug-in buffer for scratch removal and "heavy" work.
Pros: Easy to Use, Good Size & Weight, Light Weight
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 9 for 18-Volt One+ 6 in. Car Buffer (Tool Only)
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

A time saver

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PostedJanuary 22, 2011
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Woodhacker1
from Wisconsin
 
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I purchased the buffer to both polish my cars and apply wax to my woodworking projects. Generally, it performs well. It is certainly a time saver and the orbital motion produces both a good wax application and a good shine. Two negatives: First, the applicators are attached using a drawstring. This requires that you tie it tight and push it securely under the pad in order to make sure it isn't flapping around and coming loose. Second, I had some difficulties when the battery got low, the motion seemed to cause the drawstring to untie regardless of how I fastened it (this did not happen on a full battery) - frustrating if you only have one battery. I find it a useful tool within the OnePlus lineup.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 10 for 18-Volt One+ 6 in. Car Buffer (Tool Only)
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

Good Product for th Price

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PostedFebruary 14, 2012
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bahnss
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Over all this buffer has performed well. The biggest downfall are the pads. Do some searching on how to modify this buffer to accept professional pads.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 11 for 18-Volt One+ 6 in. Car Buffer (Tool Only)
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

Ryobi car buffer

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PostedSeptember 18, 2012
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goodwin906
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Wish it had come with a battery. But did get me a Drill with TWO batteries for the price of two batteries.
Pros: Powerful, Easy to Use, Sturdy, Accurate, Good Size & Weight
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 12 for 18-Volt One+ 6 in. Car Buffer (Tool Only)
Overall rating 
3 / 5
3 / 5

Not a bad device, but not the best.

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PostedOctober 10, 2012
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smartalix
from Brooklyn, NY, USA
 
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Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
3 / 5
3 / 5
I had a problem putting the battery in at first, probably some plastic flash in the socket. It worked all right, but I didn't like the bonnets they provided and had to go with my own cloths.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use
Cons: not elegant
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 13 for 18-Volt One+ 6 in. Car Buffer (Tool Only)
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4 / 5
4 / 5

Great product, but (expensive) battery not included

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PostedDecember 4, 2012
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WaxingEloquent
from Austin
 
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Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Advanced
Length of ownership:3 months
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Bought this online, thinking it was a good value for a high quality cordless buffer. Unfortunately the HD website failed to mention that the required battery (which costs twice as much as the buffer itself) is not included.
Pros: Easy to Use, Durable, Light Weight
Cons: no battery
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 14 for 18-Volt One+ 6 in. Car Buffer (Tool Only)
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

THIS PRODUCT WORKS BETTER THAN THE HIGHER PRICED ITEMS, OUTSTANDING QUALITY

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PostedDecember 25, 2012
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DETAILER27
from Staten Island, NY, USA
 
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Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Advanced
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
FASTEST SHIPPING, I LOVE HOMEDEPOT. THE RYOBI POLISHER IS LIGHT WEIGHT, EASY TO USE, STRONG BATTERY LIFE, OUTSTANDING QUALITY.
Pros: Easy to Use, Accurate, Light Weight
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 15 for 18-Volt One+ 6 in. Car Buffer (Tool Only)
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

Ryobi18-VOLT ONE+ 6 IN. CAR BUFFER

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PostedAugust 14, 2012
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Anonymous
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Works as described; I am not happy that Home Depot needs me to bloviate over a product I purchased. Try it out, if you don't like it return it....
Pros: as described
Cons: one buffer pad
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 16 for 18-Volt One+ 6 in. Car Buffer (Tool Only)
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Ryobi Buffer

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PostedAugust 7, 2012
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TPicc
from NY
 
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Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:Professional
Level of expertise:Advanced
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
A handy and versatile product. Shipped quickly and a pleasant shopping experience.
Pros: Easy to Use, Sturdy, Accurate, Good Size & Weight, Light Weight
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 17 for 18-Volt One+ 6 in. Car Buffer (Tool Only)
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

Okay, It does its job

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PostedSeptember 28, 2011
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smchange
I used it once at a selfservice car wash, turned my back and it was gone. I reported the theft to the service tech on duty at the facility and then went out and bought another one, just haven't used it yet. But the good news is that the car wash called a few weeks later and they had recovered my buffer. Seems I had knocked it of the wall and into the trash. Odd though that it took them 3 weeks to empty the trash and find the buffer.
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Review 18 for 18-Volt One+ 6 in. Car Buffer (Tool Only)
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1 / 5
1 / 5

Must have been defective...

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PostedJune 18, 2007
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Wylie
from Edmond, OK
 
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After reading the other reviews, I must have purchased a defective buffer. I applied the wax by hand and attempted to use the buffer to remove. After about 10 minutes and only covering half of my hood, I gave up and finished by hand. I returned the buffer the next day. I have 2/3 of the other tools made by Ryobi for the One system and was shocked at how poorly this tool performed. I like the system, but this tool just did not perform to my expectations.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 19 for 18-Volt One+ 6 in. Car Buffer (Tool Only)
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Christmas gift to THE CAR BUFF

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PostedJanuary 20, 2007
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Bechard
from Redmond, Washington
 
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This was an instant Christmas hit for my nephew age 16. The tag on his Christmas gift said : "to the Car Buff". And he could hardly wait to use it.His review REALLY Cool.
I bought one for my brother who is picky about his "Gadgets". as well! " Easy to use, the charge stays a long time and delivers quite a SHINE on his new sleek black car!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 20 for 18-Volt One+ 6 in. Car Buffer (Tool Only)
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Not sure here

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PostedFebruary 8, 2010
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jackofall23
I bought this awhile back and mine runs great, though i have never run the item on ni-cad but the new silver lithiums never have a problem...i will try a ni-cad but as of now i can say i love this buffer. great addition to my other tools
Yes, I recommend this product.
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