Wheel polishing - pads/wheels for a die grinder or drill?

yakky · 11-05-09, 10:55

I'd like to be able to machine polish my wheels a bit more easily. I have been using a mother's powerball mini, however:

-its too big to get into a lot of areas
-its only one type of foam, somewhere between cutting and polish
-replacement foam pieces...where do you get them?

I'd love to be able to get a bit/pad/super mini ball that would work in my die grinder or worst case drill. I have seen the felt buffing cones, but I don't think those are the answer.

Danase · 11-05-09, 11:05

Are they painted or like polished aluminum?

yakky · 11-05-09, 12:27

Bob, they are painted. I just want to be able to hit the wheels with my polish combo of choice (105/205) via machine. Its a PIA by hand. The powerball mini is ok, but it doesn't get into the tighter places. BTW you owe me a free set if you market them!

Danase · 11-05-09, 12:40

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Originally Posted by yakky

Bob, they are painted. I just want to be able to hit the wheels with my polish combo of choice (105/205) via machine. Its a PIA by hand. The powerball mini is ok, but it doesn't get into the tighter places. BTW you owe me a free set if you market them!

I got what you are saying now. If I come across anything I'll let you know.

gofastman · 11-05-09, 03:17

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Originally Posted by yakky

I'd like to be able to machine polish my wheels a bit more easily. I have been using a mother's powerball mini, however:

-its too big to get into a lot of areas
-its only one type of foam, somewhere between cutting and polish
-replacement foam pieces...where do you get them?

I'd love to be able to get a bit/pad/super mini ball that would work in my die grinder or worst case drill. I have seen the felt buffing cones, but I don't think those are the answer.

just keep in mind, both those tools are designed to remove material, I dont care how soft the foam ball you are using is, moving at 20,000RPM is gonna remove something.

Legacy99 · 11-05-09, 05:41

Use the power cone along with the mini on a drill and you should be fine.

MichaelM · 11-06-09, 07:00

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Originally Posted by gofastman

just keep in mind, both those tools are designed to remove material, I dont care how soft the foam ball you are using is, moving at 20,000RPM is gonna remove something.

Both of those machines have speed control, not just on/off.

yakky · 11-06-09, 07:06

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Originally Posted by Legacy99

Use the power cone along with the mini on a drill and you should be fine.

Even the cone is too big to fit in some places. There is definitely a whole in the market, you have the small felt wheels but the smallest foam is the mother's mini and cone.

Leadfootluke · 11-15-09, 06:07

Dremel? Or is the 35,000 RPM too much...