Customer Reviews

Makita 9227C 7-Inch Hook and Loop Electronic Polisher/Sander

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I recently took delivery of this machine and just can't put it down. The electronic speed control does exactly what they claim. It maintains speed even running an eight inch soft pad with sixty grit on the slowest speed setting of 300 rpm! The handle is another great bonus with a much greater combination of postions than a regular side grip. This polisher/sander maintains Makita's rep as having the lightest...but strongest polisher/sanders around, this one's a feather. It also has the standard goodies like the spindle lock and trigger hold. It's definitely the favorite in my shop.

I had a body shop for twenty years. Spent more time behind a polisher than would be believed if I stated it. Polishers for automotive use were all 2400 RPM. It was either on or off, and no variable speed. When trying to feather in an area, I used to feather the switch on and off intermittently. This polisher by Makita takes it to the next level. The moment I took it out of the box and plugged it in, it was preset at one on the speed dial. I squeezed the trigger, and it crawled around so slow I couldn't believe it. Then when setting it at a higher number it gave you variable speed on the trigger. That way you had the option of adjusting by the trigger, any speed up to the preset number. Additionally, you could press in the lock on, and it would remain at a constant speed. In plain words, every option was considered, well thought out, and integrated into the tool. Leave it to Makita to make another dead on accurate tool. Add to that the built in smart electronics, which gives you just the right amount of power to keep it running at the preset speed, even when it encounters more resistance. That keeps the speed constant.
I do woodworking projects now, and was looking for a solution to give me a polished finish. The problem was that my old polishers had two speeds. Flat out 2400 or stop. Additionally they had only one option for bonnets, or cutting wheels: Large!
The Makita 9227C comes with a hook and loop 7" backing pad, and an included centering spline. Their are nice polishing wool bonnets that work with the hook and loop pad. Their are also hook and loop lambswool polishing pads that are close napped, and make for a very tight clean edge. Great for getting into those otherwise inaccessable areas. With woodwork, you may be polishing a 3 inch apron for example, right up against the underside of the table top. That requires a hook and loop backing pad, with a tight nap hook and loop pad.
Makita also has available as an option, the side handles that we have all come to know, the standard throughout the years. Those side handles are my personal choice for automotive. The handle that this 9227c comes with does not feel intuitively comfortable in my opinion. At first I thought that handle would grow on me after awhile. NOT, it is uncomfortable. I had bought the Makita 4 1/2" grinder at an earlier time from Home Depot, when they run their tool sale, just about giving it away. That side handle works perfectly on the polisher as well. So for the super cheap price, it is nice to have the handle, and the grinder.
Additionally, this polisher is available at the Makitatools.com site with the side handle only instead of the wrap around handle. The part number on that one is 9227CY. Since the side handle is available as an option, I chose to go with this one, and pick up the handle, to keep all options open.
Makita also had the standard rubber backing pad with the hex nut for the center, so you can use the standard bolt on cutting wheels, and be able to use the tie on bonnets on top of it.
If you are planning on doing the mile deep gloss level of polishing, you will need the 2400 speed range that this Makita gives you. (As well as the other speeds) The polishers that only go to 1750 is not what you want for truly incredible gloss. Especially when using high build finishes like urethanes, and well cured lacquers.
With all that in mind, that makes this Makita the top of the heap. It does share that position with the Milwaukee 5540, but that is another review. I like the Makita because it is 6 pounds instead of 9 like the 5540, and has 99 percent of the power, and 25% better price tag. The Milwaukee comes with the side handle instead of the wrap around.
All in all I am glad I bought the Makita although I must admit the Milwaukee is tugging at me as well. Highly recommended.

I'm an automotive painter and have used all types and brands of polishers and this unit is without competition my favorite. It's got a great feel and easy to change positions. It's electronic controls has a nice soft start which keeps the polisher from jerking to full speed which could cause loss of your grip or sling compound all over.

So far I've put roughly 2000 hours on my first one changing the stators only once and swapping out the chord 3 or 4 times since I bought it 6 years ago. There's a little gear noise but everything runs smooth, so smooth I feel comfortable using it one handed on large flat panels. I liked it so much I bought a second for home and as a backup for work.

Amazon really does have a great price on it. I bought both of mine for close to $300 from the Cornwell salesman.

I buffed cars for 10 yrs at a dealership with this beast, best around in my opinion

This polisher is the lightest weight one I could find. It works beautifully. Very easy on the arms and the variable speed makes applying polish so easy. The perfect machine for any polishing job.

Great Product - I spent weeks doing research on buffer/polishers. My issue was keeping my Jaguar in showroom condition and rejuvenating a 2004 Escalade that my son did not take care of.

In both cases phenominal results. This seller was by far the best price with great service. Highly Recomend.

Great tool, lighter than the DeWalt (the other industry standard) and cheaper than the Flex. Good enough for Paul Dalton and good enough for me (and you). Amazon has the best price. Can't go wrong with this one.

We are an Auto Shop. Have been using buffers for 30 years. The makita is by far the lightest, most durable one of the market. They have been making this same model for years. Don't waist time with the other.

If you are looking at this polisher, you already know that this is the industry standard. It performs exactly as you would expect and makes quick work of any job. I recommend this for all experienced users. If you are looking at this review unsure of this buffer, you may want to look at the Porter Cable 7434. I love my Makita!

It has all been said. I'll just weigh in with complete agreement on the 5-star rating. I use it on the hull of a 40' sailboat every spring; the thing is a beast! It won't break, it doesn't lug-down with pressure, the speed range is huge (be careful of the upper end) and it's pad size is common enough that there are lots of 3rd party accessories available.