Sturm AG919CP

Simple and inexpensive

The Sturm AG919CP is a classic example of a low-cost polishing tool for domestic needs. She will quite cope with simple tasks, such as self-polishing the paintwork on a car or restoring the plastic surfaces of headlights. In the home workshop, it can be used to brush wood with iron and nylon brushes, or to clean rust off sheet metal.

Good machine, but there is a nuance

The Sturm polisher is a lightweight (2.3 kg) and fast model (up to 4200 rpm). With the help of a mechanical regulator (in the form of a wheel with 6 fixed positions), the speed can be changed from 800 rpm to a maximum, adjusting to the working conditions and the characteristics of the surface to be treated.

Due to not the most perfect engine (despite the solid power consumption of 1400 W), the machine can “choke” at high speed under heavy load. Therefore, sometimes when polishing planes, it is better to change the regular polishing sole with a diameter of 180 mm to a 150 mm nozzle so as not to run into a lack of power. The cooling of the motor is not implemented in the best way, so every 15 to 20 minutes it is worth taking pauses in work so as not to overheat the engine. There are also complaints about the power cord: it is short (2 m), and the braid is hard and breaks in the cold.

Need a cheap polishing machine? Yes, here she is

In general, this model is fully consistent with the Sturm brand philosophy, which is to produce a simple and inexpensive tool for everyday tasks and not too intensive use. Certain disadvantages of the Sturm AG919CP polishing machine are fully compensated by its low price.

The Einhell Car Classic CC-PO 1100/2E 2093265 machine can be considered an alternative to this model. It is similar in terms of characteristics and price.