Anyone use a harbor freight sander before?

[jdmcg3]

so ive decided to start tackling the task of prepping my car for paint.. started today by hand.. i can already tell theres no way in hell im doing the whole car that way.. but am kinda on a budget right now.. so im wondering if anyone has used a harbor freight sander before? are they any good and do the last? the last time i bought a air tool from there it sucked. it was a impact gun.. it couldnt even break free my hand tightened lug nuts. so i dont want the same problem again..



or if someone wants to let me borrow their sander then that would be even better.. willing to give a deposit and pay for shipping if its a nice one and does the job well.



also anyone got a website where i can get sander paper for the dirt?

 

[Brimstone Brown]

How big is your compressor? I run a harbor freight with a 60 gal 6 horse compressor and it does ok. Not great mind you just ok. They consume alot of air so if your using a smaller comp. Be prepared for alot of waiting on that bad boy to build pressure.

 

[rachaelhart]

Air sanders are perfect for working with wood or metal. At Harbor Freight our wide assortment of sanders will help you get any job done whether you’re doing bodywork on a car or refinishing a table. Choose from orbital sanders that are great for rough or finish sanding, or belt sanders that are effective on large surfaces. You can even find self-vacuuming sanders that will collect the dust as you go for a cleaner workspace. Find high-quality sanders at amazing prices at Harbor Freight Tools.

 

[Russianred]

^ Fuh-realz? Is this a coincidence?

 

[JEER42]

What compressor are you going to use, how many CFM? Air sanders use ALOT of air. If you don't know how to prep a car for paint and don't have the right tools, I suggest you let a shop or someone who knows do it for you. I wouldn't waste my money on a Harbor Freight sander BTW.

 

[JediYuhdigg]

Hope you're only planning on using this thing once. Maybe its just my bad experience, but a lot of things that i've purchased there to save money only lasted for that one job.