Wow, this kid is really muscling this S500

IanB · 05-01-08, 10:14

YouTube - Polishing an S500

Not sure if anyone else has the same problems, but lets make a list of what we think he might need some help with?

First I will just say he is holding the polisher to tight. I think he should lighten up on the non-trigger hand.

*edited* for constructive criticism

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IB

howareb · 05-01-08, 10:22

The originial guy that made the video posted this thread for comment.

Rotary Polishing Video- My Dad's Black 2003 S500

I think that he was looking for constructive criticism.

I just figured that I would post this information before BigJimZ28 gets to you first.

Just jokin' BigJim.

BigJimZ28 · 05-01-08, 10:29

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Originally Posted by howareb

I just figured that I would post this information before BigJimZ28 gets to you first.

Just jokin' BigJim.

I was so close
thanks for the laugh

SuperBee364 · 05-01-08, 10:51

LoL, Jim's getting slow in his old age.

Back on topic... Man, I'm *never* going to post a video of me polishing. I bet I look like more of a fool than I normallly do when I'm trying to tame the rotary. Tough crowd around here.

In the end, all that really matters is if the paint looks like it should (without damaging it) and the client's happy. However you get to the destination doesn't matter as long as your'e safe about it.

howareb · 05-01-08, 11:16

Yeah I saw the opportunity and went for it. But as you can see BigJim was not far behind

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IanB, I like your edit. HEHE!!

Superbee, that is the thing about polishing, everyone's technique is different. You could probably find fault with everyone's style. I think that balacing the amount of clear taken off balanced with results are the true mark of a good rotary user. For instance I think that Thomas (tdekany) is a rotary pro, but he does not think so. He humbles himself to not consider himself a pro at all. This always keeps him open to new ideas.

BlkYukon, has taken upon himself to take some DA videos to add to the idustry knowledge, and although I think he did a bang-up job; he sometimes takes flack from others. You are right, in the end-you-gotta-do it your way to get the best results possible. If your results are not to your liking (or others you respect) then it is time to learn some more. That is why I commend these guys for being gusty enough to post videos.

SuperBee364 · 05-01-08, 11:25

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Originally Posted by howareb

Yeah I saw the opportunity and went for it. But as you can see BigJim was not far behind

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IanB, I like your edit. HEHE!!

Superbee, that is the thing about polishing, everyone's technique is different. You could probably find fault with everyone's style. I think that balacing the amount of clear taken off balanced with results are the true mark of a good rotary user. For instance I think that Thomas (tdekany) is a rotary pro, but he does not think so. He humbles himself to not consider himself a pro at all. This always keeps him open to new ideas.

BlkYukon, has taken upon himself to take some DA videos to add to the idustry knowledge, and although I think he did a bang-up job; he sometimes takes flack from others. You are right, in the end-you-gotta-do it your way to get the best results possible. If your results are not to your liking (or others you respect) then it is time to learn some more. That is why I commend these guys for being gusty enough to post videos.

Very well said. Everything I know (which isn't much) I have learned from the good people here on Autopia. I lurked these forums for years before I had the guts (and figured I could actually start contributing) to post.

ducktail · 05-01-08, 06:03

Oh no a lefty, just like like golf I cant wrap my mind round a lefty's swing. Is there a software that can mirror a video, will give my comments then lol