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Old 06-29-06, 05:50   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by luni
... I am well aware of the dangers when using the rotary, from holograming to paint burn.... So I am thinking, why not start using it right away and save some money Is there anything that a dual action can do and rotary cannot? I suppose it is possible to create mirror-like finishes with rotary so basically if you are skilled, you dont need anything but it...

Please share your thoughts on this.
Consider those "dangers" that you're aware of...just what *will* you do if you get holograms?

That "if skilled" part might bite you. How will you attain that level of skill? It won't come from doing a few beaters/scrap panels as individual paints respond very differently (there are some super-soft paints and other situations where I'd *never* advise the use of a rotary).

While a few people use nothing but the rotary, no way would *I* approach detailing that way (and I *did* it that way long ago, on other people's cars). Consider that Mike Phillips has been using a rotary for over 30 years and is good enough to be the product application guy for Meguiar's. When *he* says he needs to have a PC/DA and not just the rotary, IMO that's a big clue.
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