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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.

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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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

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" :)

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

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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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 :)

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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