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Old 10-24-02, 02:32   #1 (permalink)
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Question Rotary?Random Orbital?Hand?

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



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Old 03-11-03, 12:22   #2 (permalink)
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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.
 
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Old 03-11-03, 12:28   #3 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 03-14-03, 10:01   #4 (permalink)
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Buying hoods from junk yard

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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