Yet again, Makita 9227 of Flex 3401 RO? - Page 4

Mindflux · 04-30-08, 01:52

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Originally Posted by dirtdiggler

hello all,
I ordered a Makita rotarty and should arrive tomorrow 5-1-08. I bought 6.5 CCS lake county foam pads ( they are the pads with circle pockets imbedded ) from DetailersDomain initially for my PC, but found it too thick for the PC, Can I use these LC CCS pads for the rotory ?

Thanks you

I'm pretty sure the 6.5" pads don't have the recessed pocket for your backing plate. That's the 7.5" pad. Or are we discussing something else?

Here's a 6.5 pad:

blk45 · 04-30-08, 02:57

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Originally Posted by Mindflux

I'm pretty sure the 6.5" pads don't have the recessed pocket for your backing plate. That's the 7.5" pad. Or are we discussing something else?

I think he is talking about the dimples in the CCS pads.

Rob Tomlin · 04-30-08, 03:23

Well I just joined the Makita Owners Club, almost by accident. Made a bid on eBay. I didn't think I had a chance of winning. The last bidder was within 1 dollar of my top bid. If someone had bid a single dollar more over the last day, they would have won the Makita.

So I will be doing a lot of reading/research re the rotary over the next week or so.

Rob Tomlin · 04-30-08, 03:26

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Originally Posted by chefwong

Ha Scott....

To think back in the days...u were still polishing by hand while everyone was using a PC. Remember those days ;-)

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Eliot Ness · 04-30-08, 03:29

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Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin

............So I will be doing a lot of reading/research re the rotary over the next week or so.

Rob, just in case you missed this one:

Unbelieveable Rotary Polishing Guide

Rob Tomlin · 04-30-08, 03:48

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Originally Posted by Eliot Ness

Rob, just in case you missed this one:

Unbelieveable Rotary Polishing Guide

Amazing read. Now I just have to figure out how I am going to print all of that information out without running out of ink in my printer!

Man, that's a great resource, and its FREE!

buja · 05-01-08, 01:34

would you guys recommend a rotary on softer paint cars ( think japanese, honda, mitsu)
what kind of pads and sizes for cutting and finishing on the above ?

what about the movement ? i have seen some vids on youtube and some people are doing really quick sweeping motion. is that the way ?

i'll have to look thru thru Dave's guide over the weekend when i have the time...

Way2SSlow · 05-01-08, 04:39

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Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin

Well I just joined the Makita Owners Club, almost by accident. Made a bid on eBay. I didn't think I had a chance of winning. The last bidder was within 1 dollar of my top bid. If someone had bid a single dollar more over the last day, they would have won the Makita.

So I will be doing a lot of reading/research re the rotary over the next week or so.

Rob,

Someone like you who obviously knows how to use an orbital well will make the transistion without a problem. I remember when I came to Autopia, I had my Makita and I read so many posts about how rotary polishers are way more than you need and capable of doing such severe damage that I just let it sit....Now it's a different story.... I've been using my Makita for a few years without incident (I've actually owned it for a LONG time, just wasnt confident enough with it). Sometimes I finish with rotary, and sometimes I finish with PC. Depends on what product I'm using (some products I would rather use a PC for) I'm just a little more careful with it.

Scottwax,

I'm suprised you held out as long as you did. With the volume of cars that you do, I figured you'd have a rotary a long time ago. Glad it's working for you. I (among others on the forum) appreciate your willingness to help others.

Rob Tomlin · 05-01-08, 07:04

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Originally Posted by Way2SSlow

Rob,

Someone like you who obviously knows how to use an orbital well will make the transistion without a problem. I remember when I came to Autopia, I had my Makita and I read so many posts about how rotary polishers are way more than you need and capable of doing such severe damage that I just let it sit....Now it's a different story.... I've been using my Makita for a few years without incident (I've actually owned it for a LONG time, just wasnt confident enough with it). Sometimes I finish with rotary, and sometimes I finish with PC. Depends on what product I'm using (some products I would rather use a PC for) I'm just a little more careful with it.

That's good to hear. The more I read, and the more videos that I watch, I think I will be ok. I'm up for a new challenge!

bert31 · 05-01-08, 07:37

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Originally Posted by Way2SSlow

Scottwax,

I'm suprised you held out as long as you did. With the volume of cars that you do, I figured you'd have a rotary a long time ago.

It is probably safe to say that Scottwax is a little stubborn.

bert31 · 05-01-08, 07:45

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Originally Posted by buja

would you guys recommend a rotary on softer paint cars ( think japanese, honda, mitsu)

A rotary will be fine for soft paint but you will probably go no heaviear than a polishing pad (such as a Lake Country White Pad) and a light polish (such as Optimum Polish, Menzerna Nano Polish or Final Polish). Also, you may need to finish out with a finishing pad (such as Lake Country Black or Blue) and a Finish Polish (such as 3M Ultrafina or Menzerna PO85RD). Not sure about all Japanese cars having soft paint. My white Mitsubishi Eclipse is dang near like polishing a diamond.

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Originally Posted by buja

what kind of pads and sizes for cutting and finishing on the above ?

Six inch or so pads should be fine. Whether you want to use foam or wool does not matter, just make sure they are no stronger than polishing pads if your paint is truly soft.

jchambers · 05-01-08, 09:20

well I got talked into the flex 3401. Arrives today. I will be using it this weekend on a 2002 explorer. Cant wait!