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Sander/polisher Vs Random Orbital

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75coupe Grand Master

75coupe

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I have an adjustable speed sander/polisher, Ive used it as a polisher/buffer on cheap arse cars (buy cheap sell for profit) before and it worked ok on them with some harsh cutting compound.

But if I get decent lake country pads, clay bar and decent polish can I use the same machine?

It's a 6" ryobi from memory.

Will it do as good a job as a random orbital polisher or should I not waste the money on decent pads etc...?

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Yes it will work ok.......but with a sander vs a Random Orbital there is a lot less margin for error. More chance of heating the paint up too much and burning etc.

If you have a fair idea of what you are doing then you should be ok, but it isnt ideal.

You can get a decent Bosch random orbital polisher for $150.

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http://www.skylinesa...isher-feedback/ See post #12 :) the kits have pads and polish everything you need!

A RO like the concours 900 is ALOT easier to get swirl and hologram free finish with a sander/rotary machine its difficult for a professional let alone a hobbyist (not trying to put you down)

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75coupe Grand Master

75coupe

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thanks for the replies guys, much appreciated...

now to to tell the partner I'll be spending just a bit more, if anyone has suggestions on how to do this without incurring problems Im all ears

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thanks for the replies guys, much appreciated...

now to to tell the partner I'll be spending just a bit more, if anyone has suggestions on how to do this without incurring problems Im all ears

Instead of "honey I need to spend a bit more" you say "honey I placed an order and fogot about the gravitaional pull of the earth when pricing up so I had to spend a bit more, but the orders already placed" :)

75coupe Grand Master

75coupe

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hmmm, not bad..

I used the 'honey it'll make your car look awesome', it did work, but I think I'll need weave the gravitational pull line into the conversation in regards to increasing costs... thumbsup.gif

Kinks Grand Master

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For an enthusiast, go the RO. It's hard to damage your paint, it will take a bit longer then rotary polisher but still many times faster than elbow grease.

a straight rotary gets quick results.. right down to the undercoat if you're not careful. not worth the risk for casual use - if you polish cars every day they're a must but you HAVE to know how to use them correctly or you will do damage.

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[quote name='75coupe' timestamp='1328232710' post='621665

now to to tell the partner I'll be spending just a bit more, if anyone has suggestions on how to do this without incurring problems Im all ears

Sweetie, Ive been trying to clean up the sink. Now there's a stain over there near the drain. See that? Now I'll be back from Bunnings in a jiffy and it'll be all gone by the time I attack it! Cya soon :)

75coupe Grand Master

75coupe

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nah Ive got it sussed she's now asking me have you got that polishing stuff yet? my car really needs it...

done... no drain stain or gravitational pull required.. damn I think I know how to operate the machine that is women, well getting there atleast!

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