When I visited my local Canadian Tire on Sunday they were having a 2-day special on the Simoniz cordless random orbital polisher - $39.99 (reg. price $89.99). I wasn't sure if I really needed it, but it seemed like a good deal so I got one. Besides, I can always return it if I change my mind (buy first, ask questions later).
As far as the polisher goes, it's a 4" jobby which is sort of small but from my limited research it seems that the size alone wouldn't cause it to do a worse or better job than the larger units. It just means that it'll take longer. It comes with 2 batteries, a charger, and some accessories for waxing/polishing. It also comes with some sanding discs and I'm actually quite curious to see how well it'll work as a sander.
If the link below doesn't work, you can do a search by the product # 39-9006-4. Hopefully the sale didn't end yesterday.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/assortments/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER<>folder_id=1408474396669473&ASSORTMENT<>ast_id=1408474396670271&bmUID=1101768030151&PRODUCT<>prd_id=845524442708749&assortment=primary&fromSearch=trueI've only waxed my car once in the 5 years I've owned it (it took me 6 hours to do the 3-step, "never again" I said), but maybe with this new tool/toy I'll be more inclined to do it regularly.
