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I have successfully polished the fairing a few times now with a Griots G8, 1" thick Griot's pads (or Buff and Shine pads) and Wolfgang polish.
I keep the pad from stalling by moving the rotating pad/machine fairly quickly back and forth, in an arc. It's a different technique and works fine for me.
I keep the pad from stalling by moving the rotating pad/machine fairly quickly back and forth, in an arc. It's a different technique and works fine for me.
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one with forced rotation is asking for burnt paint if one is not extremely careful.
the da/orbital is better and i use the variable speed one from HF and so far no issues, i use it to buff out lacquer on steel guitars i build.
one note: use one that is the proper size. there isn't much options in electric but pneumatic has more.
the da/orbital is better and i use the variable speed one from HF and so far no issues, i use it to buff out lacquer on steel guitars i build.
one note: use one that is the proper size. there isn't much options in electric but pneumatic has more.
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From: pensacola fl
one with forced rotation is asking for burnt paint if one is not extremely careful.
the da/orbital is better and i use the variable speed one from HF and so far no issues, i use it to buff out lacquer on steel guitars i build.
one note: use one that is the proper size. there isn't much options in electric but pneumatic has more.
the da/orbital is better and i use the variable speed one from HF and so far no issues, i use it to buff out lacquer on steel guitars i build.
one note: use one that is the proper size. there isn't much options in electric but pneumatic has more.
very few use a air powered da. When used its for small areas, never a whole car. As for guitars, never did one and dont plan on doing one
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I was considering the Flex pe14-2-150....looks like you can do 3" pads
is that the one you work with, Eagle?
is that the one you work with, Eagle?
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big diff in a polisher and a buffer.
the polisher is forced rotation and yep it will peel the paint off be it clear or not.(burn meaning destroying the paint)
as was said, technique is paramount.
a buffer is designed to NOT leave swirl marks, hence multiple sweep direction. if you need rotation, easy to get with buffer, just ease up on pressure and if needed spot application hold at an angle.
how about a polisher that can pick up 190# person and chunk him across the room, been there done that!
also kick in type of buff/pad and cutting material.
the polisher is forced rotation and yep it will peel the paint off be it clear or not.(burn meaning destroying the paint)
as was said, technique is paramount.
a buffer is designed to NOT leave swirl marks, hence multiple sweep direction. if you need rotation, easy to get with buffer, just ease up on pressure and if needed spot application hold at an angle.
how about a polisher that can pick up 190# person and chunk him across the room, been there done that!
also kick in type of buff/pad and cutting material.