do i need a PC to polish my car and get rid of swirls?

 

Yes, it is probably the best way to go if you have no experience. It will take a lot longer than with a rotary buffer, but it's much safer.

 

not a lot longer, but a touch...I know people getting 90% from a rotary in 6 hours and I in 8 hours with the PC..

everyone has this stigma that a rotary is the end all...its not, and a PC with 105 and orange cutting pads works some wonders!

not saying it isnt faster, its just that a lot of people think "you have to use a rotary for correction work"

 

I used the PC to get rid of my swirls using Super Intensive Polish and orange pads. If you are a newb like me, I would suggest using the PC and after some experience upgrade to a rotary.

 

You will receive very minimal results trying to polish by hand and it is something I would not recommend. Purchasing a PC or a Flex is definitely the way to go. I have both a PC and a Flex and the Flex is far superior. Having said that, a PC is a fantastic random orbital to start with.