good grinder for rust removal?

[ptownTSI]

been looking at getting a grinder to clean up some rust in the trunk of a bmw i bought.

http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=10939

what do you think. i dont need anything really heavy duty like a 7 or 9" miluakee. just a good solid grinder that isnt going to give up the ghost quick like cheap tools do. would also like to use it for cleaning up welds, cutting metal, etc.

[prototype]

thats the same one i use. i have had it about 2 years now.

[brcook_00]

Just get a 4.5" Milwaukee. That's what I've got and it's been one of the best tools I own.

[ChiScouter]

Dam with 10 amps thats a lot of power for a little grinder. I have a dewalt that looks like that but with less amp draw, maybe an earlier model. Mine works fine, but I don't really like the way the paddle switch works. My .02 would be to go to a tool store and compare the switch operation to other similar priced grinders. Make sure that whatever you get has the 5/8-11 threads

[Aces'n'8s]

While I generally don't like DeWalt, I do have an earlier version of that grinder (8.5 amps?) because it was on sale. It's a good unit and I like the paddle switch moreso than the to switch (like a Makita).

[Static-XJ]

We only use DeWalt grinders at work. I defintaly reccommend them. A mix between the model you linked to, and the DW802. I like the paddle switch. I use mine around 3 hours or so per day, 5 days a week.

[nissancrawler]

I run that same model, great power.

[ptownTSI]

thanks for the replies, i will be heading to lowes shortly!

[Strictly Gravy]

Its not so much the grinder as it is the disc/wire brushes you use. Dont skimp out on those and you should be fine.

And, I am partial to the switch and not the paddle. Yeah, I know its a safety thing, but I really prefer the switch as I can move my hands to other spots on the grinder if I need to get into a weird spot or something.