Got a power buffer as a present... Should I use it or it's too dangerous on our paint?
01-04-2002, 06:17 AM
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Got a power buffer as a present... Should I use it or it's too dangerous on our paint?
Also where can I get more info on waxing/polishing techniques becides 'carcareonline.com'?
01-04-2002, 06:21 AM
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I HAD to use one on mine because I put a mill-yon surface scratches into my clear coat....
a couple months ago....it's not something I would use too frequently....unless it's just for waxing. Don't turn the revs up too high(for instance, I use a max of 1450 rpm when rubbing/polishing)...but for waxing, you don't need it as high..also, don't stay in one spot too long...you can burn through paint..it's not a pleasant experience.
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01-04-2002, 06:26 AM
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Right here:
What kind of buffer is it?
Does it have adjustable speed?
Are you gonna use Whool/Foam pads?
What kind of compund r u using?
Don't do it when surface is hot!
Avoid using at all if possible, cause you will leave "eyelids" "burn marks/heat marks" and ultimatley SWIRL MARKS THAT DONT COME OUT!!!! If unexperienced.
Does it have adjustable speed?
Are you gonna use Whool/Foam pads?
What kind of compund r u using?
Don't do it when surface is hot!
Avoid using at all if possible, cause you will leave "eyelids" "burn marks/heat marks" and ultimatley SWIRL MARKS THAT DONT COME OUT!!!! If unexperienced.
01-04-2002, 06:30 AM
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I've got a DeWalt unit that works fairly well. Just take the advice above FWIW and don't
eat the paint. I wouldn't use it unless it was for rubbing/polishing an area after I wet sanded surface scratches that wouldn't disappear from a normal hand rubbing.
Of course, waxing is a diff. story....check the manufacturer to see if they show rpm specs.
Mike
Of course, waxing is a diff. story....check the manufacturer to see if they show rpm specs.
Mike
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01-04-2002, 06:34 AM
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It's still in a box... I think it's sonded like "Delco 10'' " or something...
I think it's a cheap kind. I don't think I'm gooing to use it now.
I recently tried to polish and wax my hood by hand with 3m hand glaze, then 3m wax and results weren't satisfying. I used directional movements too... So that's why I'm asking if I should try to do it with power buffer or just forget about it and spend $150 in detail shop.
I recently tried to polish and wax my hood by hand with 3m hand glaze, then 3m wax and results weren't satisfying. I used directional movements too... So that's why I'm asking if I should try to do it with power buffer or just forget about it and spend $150 in detail shop.
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Personally, I don't recommend any buffer to remove wax, here's why:
Wax dosen't have any kind of oils in its mix. If you look at the directions on the back, they mention to remove the wax with a clean dry cloth. Compunds and glazes have to be worked into the paint via buffer wax dosen't. Apply wax, let it sit until haze forms. (the minerals in the wax absorb into the pours of the paint)whereas compounds/glazes don't.