The M18 FUEL 7 in. Variable Speed Polisher is the world’s first cordless full-size rotary polisher. By harnessing the power, performance and run-time of M18 FUEL technology, this tool delivers corded performance that allows users to power through the most demanding applications. At more than 1 lb. lighter than corded, and the ability to deliver total control through a variable speed dial and trigger, the new M18 FUEL Polisher frees users from the extra work, distractions, paint damage, and inconvenience caused by cords. Paired with M18 XC5.0 batteries, the M18 FUEL Polisher can complete a full size car on one charge when working on moderate to good paint. The M18 FUEL Polisher is equipped with a rubber over mold front housing to protect the paint from scratches in use as well as a removable dust cover to protect the motor and electronics from wool fibers and residue. The new tool is designed to distribute more of its weight over the pad, providing natural pressure on the surface area and more.
- Cordless detailing
- Total control
- Full-size car on 1-charge
- 7 in. pad capacity
- 0 – 2,200 RPM
- Variable speed dial and trigger
- Lock-on/lock-off switch
- Constant power technology
- Includes: (1) M18 FUEL 7 in. Variable Speed Polisher (Tool Only) (2738-20), (2) M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Extended Capacity Battery Pack (48-11-1850), (1) M18 & M12 Rapid Charger (48-59-1808), (1) Backing Pad, (1) Side Handle, (1) Screen Cover
Jamaal Will (verified owner) –
Absolutely love it! I went to the 2017 SEMA show in Las Vegas, and I looked for the Milwaukee booth but they didn’t have one this year. I wanted to test one of these before I bought a couple. Thank goodness some of the reps for some of the compound companies had one, like Farecla,3D, Menzerna, for me check it out. They let me use it and I was sold. Haven’t regretted for one second. We use them all day everyday.
Tobin Jacobson (verified owner) –
Bought this to use on the aluminum on my semi truck. It works great to touch up already polished stuff but doesn’t have the power to polish stuff that isnt shiny already. Not really impressed by the battery life as they claim you can buff an entire car with one charge. Dont think that’s possible
Amina Pagac (verified owner) –
I’m a professional detailer with over 30 years of experience owning my own business I’ve always use Milwaukee tools but this battery operated buffer is worth every penny I spent for it makes my job so much easier never could imagine how fun it was to buff the car without being chained to a cord
Zelma Pagac (verified owner) –
great great great great If you wanna kick the extension cord this is the reason too.
Lily Senger (verified owner) –
Just perfect Came ahead of time
Emilie Johns (verified owner) –
Easy assembly nice speed control with the centering tool it’s a great tool all around easy to use works well
Lucie Schuster (verified owner) –
So far very happy with sander polisher. A little pricey but a great tool . The weight and balance of sander polisher is great very comfortable tool. Thank you for putting this cordless tool in the line up.
Alek Kling (verified owner) –
Great polisher, but I’ve always been a big fan of Milwaukee M18 Fuel tools. This polisher is the same quality that I’ve come to expect from Milwaukee, works great for the car, or the boat. Great handling exceptional results. If your thinking about it don’t just buy it you’ll be glad you did.
Rasheed Heathcote (verified owner) –
So far very happy with sander polisher. A little pricey but a great tool . The weight and balance of sander polisher is great very comfortable tool. Thank you for putting this cordless tool in the line up.
Kallie Barrows (verified owner) –
Great tool but batteries don’t last as long as they say. I can buff one car on 3 battery charges. The tool itself is awesome, but for the price, it should come with a carrying case. Even my $225 Makita buffers came with carrying cases. I use my makita case for my Milwaukee buffer and that’s just bad advertising.
Izaiah Sporer (verified owner) –
This is a great kit. For everyone looking for 7″ pads just get a 3m quick connect adaptor and their 6″ pads they are 2 sided and work great. The best battery polishing system out there. I’ve been doing autobody 40 yrs and this is a great battery powered buffer. I have the 2 5.0 batteries and a new 9.0 a little heavier but last way longer. Its not to heavy like some say its lighter than most normal size electric buffers. This is a great high quality tool to have in your arsenal. You wont be dissapointed.
Kyler Terry (verified owner) –
– Two batteries, charger- Two different handles, stick and “D”- Two dust screens- No plastic case nor carry bag- No padsI have a Wen corded, which is heavy as soon as you pick it up, and it just gets heavier — but, it’s very well balanced with only the motor as its main mass. This cordless Milwaukee feels just slightly off — your support hand is over or beside the motor, but your trigger hand is just forward of the battery, the other weight point, which is also considerably lighter than the motor.Meaning, it’s not perfect — and it’s not feather-light, either. You can slow the motor down with firm pressure, something I found on Milwaukee’s 18v fuel angle grinder as well, but as with the angle grinder, your arms won’t fall off nearly as fast as they will with any kind of heavy-duty corded.I don’t believe the Wen was a whole lot of money, so if cordless and mostly light(er) is important, I’d get this, then if you need to put your weight into a section consistently, pick up something like the Wen.The lithiums charge so fast, if you work longer than Milwaukee expects and go through two batteries, your first battery should be charged up enough to at least finish the job by then. I suspect these are all worst-case scenarios, as you probably shouldn’t lean into a polisher nor should you have to, but I tend to live worst case scenarios. Otherwise you should probably get advertised mileage.I’ve not played with other brands’ 18/36v tools; I have used Milwaukee’s 18v and 28v fuel SDS hammers — the 10 extra volts makes the latter useful and perfect (even with an attached vacuum running off the same battery) — but I can’t see a 28v or even a 36v making a difference here, except for those infrequent times you want to lean in — it might be dangerous overkill otherwise, so again, this will probably fit 99.9% of the needs of the fairly grimy planet.
Gabrielle Oberbrunner (verified owner) –
This is an all-around great kit if you’re looking for a polisher. It comes with 2 of the M18 XC5.0 batteries. These are the slightly larger ones so it adds a little weight but holds much more charge. It also has the rapid charger to charge faster and it also charges the M12 batteries as well. There are 2 different handles you can attach: the bail handle and the side handle which can be mounted on either side. It also comes with an extra removable debris screen.It runs very smooth and not very loud – you definitely don’t need ear plugs. There is a button for locking it on or off. It has a good heft to it, but its not too heavy that you would tire out quickly using it. The speed can be varied from 800-2200 rpm in increments of 200.So far I’ve only used this on some granite countertops. I found it easy to use and it runs very smoothly. I’m very happy with this and would definitely recommend it.
Kaya Davis (verified owner) –
This polisher first and foremost will save you plenty of elbow grease! It is fairly light weight and is about a foot and a half long in size. It fits firmly in your hands and only weighs a few pounds. It is made for both right and left handed people when you use the U shape mount on the top of the tool. It is mainly for right handed people with the edge grip (used on the right side). This product does not come with buffers or bonnets. I used a low end generic brand bonnet to wax not one, but three cars. The bonnets fit around the disc and held in place with a velcro like grip. With each car, I applied a thin coat of polishing wax after having washed them. Then I buffed it out with the tool. I always used the slowest speed possible for fear of over waxing the car’s finish. The battery life is long enough to do a full car. You get two battery packs that take on a full charge in about 30 minutes. So you can easily do more than one car in a day if you have to.While buffing out the wax, I let the weight of the tool do all the work. I had it within my grip at all times, but did not have to use a bit of pressure while waxing the car. I went panel by panel on the car and let the machine do its thing. I primarily had the bonnet flat against the surface, but when curvatures in the car panels came up, I was able to maneuver it to polish it nicely using the side of the wheel. The 7 inch width is pretty good to work with too. It is not too small and not so large that you lose control of the device.You can go clockwise or counterclockwise with the movement. I would recommend doing both so that you never over wax or over swirl your vehicle. It also is not very loud. I was expecting something very noisy, but it is not.If you are like me, and have bum shoulders this is your device! I was able to quickly apply a light coat of wax in about 7-10 minutes time all over the car. Then I used the polisher and was done with about 25 more minutes work. So in 35 minutes, I had a freshly waxed car and did NOT have sore arms! In our household, we have three cars. I like to give them light coats of wax two times a year. Once in the late fall and once in the middle of spring (pending weather). It is a bit pricey, but that said, this polisher will pay for itself within little time if you are into waxing your own automobiles. And it is so incredibly easy!I did not lift the wax on any speed higher than that lowest possible setting. I did bump it up a notch when I was done to use on the windows. I let the wax residue on the bonnets do all the work. I did not apply any more wax. It came out nicely and streak free!I did not use this on anything other than cars. So I can not speak to anything you may want to polish other than that. I was very pleased with the outcome and dare I say, look forward to waxing my cars! It is no longer a chore.
Braxton Cormier (verified owner) –
I bought the 6 1/2 circular saw and the 1/4 drive drill and 3/8 drill since buying the buffer. All these tools are great .
Mona Halvorson (verified owner) –
Instantly became my favorite. My other polishers( Makita 9227, Hitachi) gets hot after a while, but this one doesn’t. Instead, battery goes out so just need to switch and recharge. My other Milwaukee polishers (5540) are heavy, but this one is light so it doesn’t hurt my arm as much after long hours of work. And it’s a cordless, I have freedom to move around. Great tool. I will be getting more of this and batteries. The best polisher Ever!!!
Aric McClure (verified owner) –
Five stars and worth every penny. Cords are for old timers.
Magnolia Okuneva (verified owner) –
Works very good.
Adolph Jerde (verified owner) –
Well the reason I bought this , I got tired of cords and gives you nothing but freedom. Came with 2 batteries and one fully charged battery can last you one car polish. The batteries charge very quickly with in 30 mins. Comes with 2 different style handles. I just love it !!!
Deondre Bruen (verified owner) –
The polisher kit comes with everything except bonnets. Some assembly required, but is fairly easy.Each battery holds about a 20-minute charge, plenty of time to allow the extra battery to charge while in use.The polisher has a variable RPM setting that you can preset prior to use. Each stage of buffing/polishing has recommended RPM’s for the surface/finish/compound that you are using. This takes the guess-work as far as the right RPM for the job.The polisher is fairly powerful and does not tend to lose too much RPM when applying pressure.the kit also includes a second venting screen should this become clogged with waste during operation.Very nice set.