Ordered a Makita

Gopher · 05-09-08, 09:07

I've been sitting in front of my computer reading about rotary polishing (including the entire "unbelievable rotary polishing guide") for the last 4 hours and decided I need to sh*t or get off the pot, so I broke out my credit card and ordered up the Makita 9227c from coastal tools with the bag/wool (also a backing plate and some misc. items from autogeek).

Hopefully everything will arrive over the course of next week so I can start practicing next weekend. I suppose it would be prudent to start on a scrap panel or something... that or I'll begin on my mom's neglected TL before moving onto the more important cars.

Looking forward to getting started.

Any last words of wisdom?

docrice · 05-09-08, 09:10

I'm in the same boat, except I just got mine. Since I started with a PC, I had to get new backing plates due to the thread size difference. That said, I'm sticking with my 6.5" LC pads for now and I'm sacrificing my own car as the practice vehicle. I got mine from eBay though and saved a few bucks since I didn't get the bag or wool pad.

corythecarguy · 05-09-08, 09:22

Good choice , the Makita is the best rotary on the market , hands down . Take care of it and it will take care of you .

Cory

dsms · 05-10-08, 05:44

Start off with a finishing polish and a finishing pad, practice the proper way to pick up a bead of polish on the panel as well to prevent sling.

tommyj · 05-11-08, 07:17

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Originally Posted by dsms

Start off with a finishing polish and a finishing pad, practice the proper way to pick up a bead of polish on the panel as well to prevent sling.

What's the size of backing plate and pad that good to correction for Makita?

I've LC CCS 6.5 and 6.5 Edge wave pad thougth that i can use with my existing pad, I also thinking of move from UDM to Rotary...

dsms · 05-11-08, 11:16

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Originally Posted by tommyj

What's the size of backing plate and pad that good to correction for Makita?

I've LC CCS 6.5 and 6.5 Edge wave pad thougth that i can use with my existing pad, I also thinking of move from UDM to Rotary...

For my 6.5 CCS pads I use the 5-6" hook and loop BP, and a my 3M BP is on the way

fergnation · 05-11-08, 05:09

Gopher- you will love it. All the power you will ever need plus the added bonus of it never breaking down. (Oh wait! I forgot, a tool that you spend $160 on shouldn't break down). Anyways, it will become your best friend. RO's are pretty easy to get used to. The paint burning factor is there but as long as you pay attention to what you are doing you will be fine. My only warning is watch out for the tight areas. Other than that get back to us after you receive it and tell us how great it feels to have a real tool in your hands.

Bruce B · 05-13-08, 09:06

dsms,
Where did you order your 3M BP from ? What size ? Best price I have seen on 3M bp (7") is $38.99 from Levine.

Cheers

mystic04 · 05-13-08, 09:41

NOt to hijack this thread but i can get a deal on a nice dewalt 849 for 125.00 going to look at it on wednesday night person said it was only used a few times . so i am thinking of getting this just because of the price. You all think this can be a nice deal if it's in as good shape as he says it is.

Stanger'66 · 05-13-08, 12:25

mystic, talk him down a bit, but yeah, could be great deal. I picked up the whole Makita kit lightly used with the pads and bag for $100 last month. It runs well but I haven't had a chance to use it on a detail yet.

ptaylor_9849 · 05-13-08, 08:46

I'm glad you finally bit the bullet and went with the rotary. Your eyes are about to be opened as to what real polishing is all about. Here's another use for the rotary that never really gets discussed here and for a minute, put aside the polishing aspect of the tool. Since many here have only used a P/C or other orbital machine, wait till you see how a rotary and a spur will clean a caked up pad in no time. That was the coolest thing I noticed when I made the switch. You can take a totally caked up pad and make it nearly good as new in 5 seconds. Now move on to the next panel.

Patrick

EisenHulk · 05-14-08, 06:40

I too, am getting ready to make the leap...I've had my PC for two months, and I'm already chomping at the bit for a rotary. I've got a friend who has a Dewalt, who I think will give me some trigger time before I actually purchase mine. I've pretty much decided on the Makita 9227. You think that's a good choice?

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Originally Posted by ptaylor_9849

I'm glad you finally bit the bullet and went with the rotary. Your eyes are about to be opened as to what real polishing is all about. Here's another use for the rotary that never really gets discussed here and for a minute, put aside the polishing aspect of the tool. Since many here have only used a P/C or other orbital machine, wait till you see how a rotary and a spur will clean a caked up pad in no time. That was the coolest thing I noticed when I made the switch. You can take a totally caked up pad and make it nearly good as new in 5 seconds. Now move on to the next panel.

Patrick