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Accumulator · 09-27-07, 12:27

I can't put a number on it, but using the rotary saves a *HUGE* amount of time when I do use it.

More importantly, it lets me get more correction done on very hard paint in the time I can/will spend. I could probably get the Audis 95% via PC/Cyclo, but I simply won't spend that kind of time (many hours per panel) on this stuff. A few hours by rotary actually *accomplishes* something significant.

On softer paint though, I don't need/use the rotary. I can do the Mazda MPV just fine with a PC/Cyclo and the time I'd save with the rotary would be offset by time spent taping and the danger of damaging the soft, thin paint. Even the PC has caused some issues on that thing (really crappy OE paintjob on that one) so it's plenty aggressive enough.

Guess it just depends on what you're working on.

09-27-07, 12:27	#7 (permalink)
Accumulator Practical Perfectionist Accumulator is offline Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 20,839	Re: Time saved with rotary vs. PC I can't put a number on it, but using the rotary saves a HUGE amount of time when I do use it. More importantly, it lets me get more correction done on very hard paint in the time I can/will spend. I could probably get the Audis 95% via PC/Cyclo, but I simply won't spend that kind of time (many hours per panel) on this stuff. A few hours by rotary actually accomplishes something significant. On softer paint though, I don't need/use the rotary. I can do the Mazda MPV just fine with a PC/Cyclo and the time I'd save with the rotary would be offset by time spent taping and the danger of damaging the soft, thin paint. Even the PC has caused some issues on that thing (really crappy OE paintjob on that one) so it's plenty aggressive enough. Guess it just depends on what you're working on.