Bosch GEX 270AE

[Odyssey02]

my one has started melting at the sides too.

[Gen2]

You can try calling up the main distributor of Bosch,

 

Robert Bosch (S E A) Pte. Ltd.

Address : 38C Jln Pemimpin

Telephone : 6258 5511

[Tehtarik69]

Finally the ONE speaks! Thank you Sinseh, will try to call them tomorrow.

[Boring]

I called the bosch service centre. They have spares in-stock. The price for the rubber backing with velcro is $13.20.

 

Antech Precision Pte Ltd

38C Jalan Pemimpin

Singapore 577180

 

Tel : 6 352 7632

Contact : Ms Emily / Mr Chua

[Tehtarik69]

The rubber backing is for wood & metal. Sorry I called Emily and she verified. They do not have the white foam backing replacement in stock but will accept orders which will take 3-4mths to arrive. Was quoted $28.50 by Emily but I believe can get cheaper if order more.

1) Has anyone used the rubber backing before?

2) Otherwise I like to find out if anyone else would be interested to combine order for this purchase?

 

Need advise from the pros. Please help...

[Boring]

3-4 months! Ok then count me in if you order. Need a least 1 spare

[Boring]

This is the 1st time I'm using the 270 on my friends Colt.

 

1. IP with light cutting pad

2. FP with polishing pad

3. FK1 2180

4. OCW

 

Here's the results. Still have some defects I can't remove. Need a more agressive pad.

 

[Tehtarik69]

Siew, Siew! But you are hijacking the thread. I need to pool enought buyers for the Bosch 270 backing plate replacement to get a discount from the agent(you are on the list). Also do not have enough postings to start a new thread.

BTW what pads are you using? Do you have my probs?? http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Aftermarke...o_use_P1393871/

Will keep in touch regarding the 270 plate replacement.

[Boring]

I got my pads from Gen2, they look like propel V2 pads to me. I don't really press hard, so far no problem with the 270 yet. But the vibrations is quite serious on your hands when you go to speed 6

[Swishbrade]

Yo Bro Gen2

 

I just did a apple-to-apple comparison between the PC and the Bosch.

 

The PC's power is converted from 3.7amps and 120VAC to 444 watts , the Bosch only rates at 270 watts

 

The PC is super heavy at 2.6kg while the Bosch is light at 1.4kg .

 

If a person doesnt mind the additional weight, may I ask what DA would you recommend (which can be purchased easily from shops in Singapore) to achieve the power of 444 watts?

 

Of course if you can, please also consider weight and cost.

 

I'm looking to upgrade my DA and am interested in one which has more power and a speed control for removing paint surface imperfections.

 

Please advise.

 

Thanks

[Gen2]

Alternatively you can consider Rupes BR 65 AE, more powerful with speed control but heavier and noisier than Bosch.

[Aiky]

How much is a Rupes? and where can I get it? Feel like getting one of these DA.

[Gen2]

You can refer to this web site,

 

http://www.tonita.com.sg/index.cfm?GPID=96

 

and I believe it should be selling around $470.00 with GST.

[Aiky]

I heard the Rupes roar before. But $470 is really a lot as compared to the Bosch.

[Biccat]

You may want to consider the Ryobi - $145 or Metabo - $220

[Aiky]

Cheap and Good???

 

Haha.. Heard of the Ryobi one before, but where can I get it?

[Biccat]

Main distributor is ToolsEdge(6846 7392), dealer Sun Hui Trading(64815201) at Jalan Kayu(along the same roll of shophouses as Thasevi Roti Prata Shop). You can check with ToolsEdge for the names of the other dealers. Can lend you mine to try out if you are interested.

[Aiky]

That's very kind of you. But too bad I'll be out of town, contact you when I'm back.

 

What your personel view of the Ryobi? $140 is cheaper than the bosch rite?