I know I posted this before, but I thought it would fit in the article section:
1)Ease of use:
Rotary:Time & care needed to do it right
ROB:Pick it up and begin using it
Hand: Oh boy!!!!!!!!
2)Likelihood of paint damage:
Rotary:Improper use will cause swirls and excessive paint
removal
ROB:You realy have to try to harm the finish
Hand:Minimal other than streaking
3)Results:
Rotary:The best with the highest gloss and deepest shine
ROB:Much better than manual but can not compare to Rotary
Manual:Uneven at best
4)Effectiveness:
Rotary:Potentially eliminate virtually all damage
ROB:Paint much better than before, but some damage will
remain
Hand: Forget it
5)Learning curve:
Rotary:Better get a PHD in discology and do it on someone
elses car
ROB:Requires verry little training and experience to master
Hand: open the bottle (of wax) or beer, pour it on(the wax)
and get at it
6)Amount of chemical needed:
Rotary:Requires slightly more than a ROB but not as much as
by hand
ROB:Verry little product needed.Cut the recommended amount
by 25%
Hand:Better get extra 'cause you're going to need it
7)Primary advantage:
Rotery:Best results especially on heavily damaged paint
ROB: Effective & efficient: easy to use and even smaller
amount of product needed
Hand:No equipement investment required
8)Primary disadvantage:
Rotary: Higher probability of paint damage & much higher
learning curve
ROB:Somewhat limited results compared to rotary
Hand: it takes too darn long
Christiaan
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I wrote this to remember what I'm trying to forget
I'm considering buying a rotary and then going to a junkyard and buying a couple of hoods and just go to town with it. I think it would be the best way to learn. It's kind of like driving a stick for the first time, **** is going to happen.
Excellent idea Greg! I am seriously considering that option for all the jobs my orbital can't do. Sounds like a good way to put in some "quality time" with my new rotary.
Thought I might save you some money. I stopped by a local
body shop and the owner wanted me to take all his hoods. They
had dozens stacked up! Great way to learn on a circular polisher. Good luck.
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