Get the Porter Cable 7424 or the Ultimate Detailing Machine. Griot's Garage and Meguiar's both have a version of these random orbital polishers. Theirs are more expensive, but do come with a lifetime warranty. You won't regret it.
Using the right pads and polishes, they will help you make your car look great. It is nearly impossible to burn through the paint unless you use an ultra coarse compound ( which you wouldn't use for a clearcoat finish anyways) and keep the polisher in one spot over a ridge.
Rotary polishers are another option, but if you decide on a rotary, you have to learn the proper technique and practice (preferably on a beater car or acquire a hood from a junker to practice on). Like the random orbital, the right pads and polishes can make your car look great. Use the wrog pads and polishes.. it's hologram city!
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