*shrugs* I still think I'm going to stick with it by hand.... I appreciate the recommendations but, I'm still leary.

RP

 

okay, dont' make fun of me too much now here, but whats the difference between an orbital and a rotary?

 

A rotary just spins like a circular saw.....An orbital spins and the head goes in small circles at the same time,like a circular palm sander..

 

The rotary is the one that can do more damage then the orbital, is that right?

 

HAHA! YOU BAFOOON! ROFL!

Nah, seriously, I didn't know either but was afraid to ask.

I guess I'm the bafooon.


RP

 

Well my statement on the rotary is based on 'sperence with the demon invested, high amp drawing, disaster in approx. a 5 lb package with RPM’S beyond your wildest dreams tool.

It is the tool I used that destroyed my paint job on a car I had way back. But, that bad boy can turn some serious RPM’S yeeeeehaaaaa…

 

This is the funniest thread ive read in awhile. Cmon we need more pics.

 

That’s what I am here for, others amusement…

Needless to say after that episode I became a bufferphobic and ever since in search of a support group…

Oh, and no wise cracks RockPick...

 

That is exactly it. The DA ( at least my Cyclo ) the spining of the pad stops when it has too much pressure on it, but the head itself keeps moving in the random orbit movement. The sit and spin is what can cause problems.

The Rotary / direct drive, has no clutch action. Similar to a angle grinder. It will continue to spin ( or try to ) no matter how much you lean on it. Before you can get it to stop by pressing down on it, it has already damaged the paint.

If you look at the Random Orbit Buffer thread, you'll see the P/N to the PC and DeWalt ones.

Just remember, care in pads is key no matter which way you go. Grit in a pad can damage a paint job if you are going by hand or by a DA buffer. It is not 100% fool proof, but neither is doing it by hand. Carry over your care for you hand application pads to a DA, and you'll be set.

If you are still unsure, get one, and wash the inside of the truck bed and test it there. Wait until you see the bed of the truck with a polish / wax job on it, there is another 45 min gone every time you polish / wax

 

Actually I am hoping to talk my XXXXXX wife into letting me borrow her car. Told her I would wax and BUFF it. Figure that would be a good test vehicle, however her being a women and women remembering everything from BIRTH, she has not yet forgot about my last time using a buffer...

 

In case any of you are interested, Meguiar's has a nice video, and/or slide show that explains how to use the "orbital buffer", and also explains how safe it is to use.

Here's the link (Take one of the Power Polishing links on this page): http://www.meguiars.com/clinics/clinics_template.cfm

BTW, I think the guy in the show is really RP, and not Barry Meguiar!

 

UHHH ..ZAINOHHHH...

 

DEEAAAAAAMMMMMNNNN!
that is without a doubt the best pic of your truck so far Roush!
Didn't even notice it was yours. LoL! get a new camera?

did you zaino your R/C truck too?

O/T what drop is that? 20's right?

 

Very nice truck Rouche. Very nice.