Dark Knight GT said:I have used a single speed orbital buffer from Advanced Auto on my black 01 GT. I didnt burn through the clearcoat cause I was sure to use plenty of the polish and I used a wool bonnet. Although wool can be aggressive, as long as you dont apply great deals of pressure and use a heavy amount of the polish, you should be ok.
rjstaaf said:Actually he is talking about a "rotary" buffer. Rotary indicates a circular motion like an electric drill. What you have is an orbital polisher in which the pad rotates in a circular motion but, the shaft also "wiggles" back and forth so that the pad is never in one place long enough to generate enough heat to do any damage. What I suggested is somehwere in between those two machines.
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Orbital polisher, also called random orbital polisher typically found at auto parts stores, sears or other discount stores.
Dual action polisher, made by Porter Cable. Adjustable speed, action similar to the orbital but can run at much higher speeds.
Rotary buffer, pad spins in a circular motion like an electric drill. Requires some skill to master. As I said before it can and if used improperly WILL burn through paint faster than you can blink an eye or say "repaint"
There is no reason to fear the rotary though if you use good judgement and practice on something other than your pride and joy. You might also want to do some research on the proper pad and polish selection which also wouldn't hurt with the orbital or dual action polishers as well. I would read all I could find on sites like www.autopia.org and www.showcargarage.com for starters.
rjstaaf said:If it is a standard size you should be able to get them at Sears.
Dark Knight GT said:Well, Im probably out of luck because mine is a 6in. Oh well, I guess its time to buy a new one. BTW, how good is wool for applying Meguiars number 7 polish ?
Dark Knight GT said:Ok. I was just wondering if it would be best for a black car to be applied by hand with a Meguiars foam pad or by rotarty buffer with a wool bonnet. I understand its a pure polish and doesnt need time to dry or anything of that nature. However, I know it bonds to your paint so I was just wondering which technique is best for the application. I will be following the application with both Meguiars number 20 and then number 26. Thanks for your help.
Dark Knight GT said:Ok. I was just wondering if it would be best for a black car to be applied by hand with a Meguiars foam pad or by rotarty buffer with a wool bonnet.
rjstaaf said:From previous messages in this thread I thought you said you had an orbital polisher???? If it is the machine you said you bought from Advance Auto it IS an orbital polisher. Just want to make sure we don't get other people who may also read this thread confused.
LouisianaZJ said:You should probably use something like 3M Perfect it III Machine Glaze (napa has it) with the rotory. I would not use the wool bonnet, use a white foam polishing pad (or yellow cutting pad) as the wool is going to be very agressive and possibly burn much easier than a foam pad would. www.topoftheline.com sells pads
Meg's and 3M make a "swirl markremover" but they do a very poor job of removing swirls.
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