FLEX rotary usage...

[Wally]

Some small questions about this rotary polisher (same as a Makita and so, nut on 220v )

- Do I need to "polish" out the amount of polish completely until everyting is dry , or is it advisable to leave a haze on the paint to buff out with a MF...

- What about the edges between fender-door and so on, do you have to polish till the edge or can you go over it (I think it's not advisable because it leaves the edge full of polish-residu...)

- Sometimes, the polisher jumps in another way that I want, is there a certain "skill" to prevent this or is it just me that's beginning polishing with a rotary ?

I have looked for a decent "How to" but besides the Meguiars video I found nothing very usefull...

[the other pc]

Originally Posted by Wally

- Do I need to "polish" out the amount of polish completely until everyting is dry , or is it advisable to leave a haze on the paint to buff out with a MF...

A cutting polish doesn't need to dry. You're removing material (paint) not adding material (like a wax). Wipe off the polish residue while it is still slightly wet.

Originally Posted by Wally

- What about the edges between fender-door and so on, do you have to polish till the edge or can you go over it (I think it's not advisable because it leaves the edge full of polish-residu...)

Be very careful about edges. The paint is very thin on edges and the spinning buffing pad tends to put more pressure/friction on edges. You can burn through the paint very quickly. Taping the edges is recommended so you don't buff them at all when doing the panels. When you do buff the edges it must be done very delicately and precisely. There's a very subtle technique to it.

Originally Posted by Wally

- Sometimes, the polisher jumps in another way that I want, is there a certain "skill" to prevent this or is it just me that's beginning polishing with a rotary ?

Yes, there's a skill to it. It comes with a lot of practice. That's also why everybody says to practice on panels you don't mind making mistakes on.

Originally Posted by Wally

I have looked for a decent "How to" but besides the Meguiars video I found nothing very usefull...

That is an excellent video. I don't know of any other good ones.


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