HI EVERYBODY rotary questions

vick-e · 11-12-05, 08:32

I havnt been online here for a long time. the last post i wrote was about my lc backing plate melting and merging with one of my pads.

Well it has been couple months of using my PC and its winter time and that means its being put away for now.

Well I think I am looking for a rotary polisher now. anyone recomend me any? sorry for not presearching i only have so much time now between school and work.

Can i use my Lake country pads on a rotary?!?!?! I am getting ready for spring time and start polishing again!

O and i am at bcit in vancouver bc taking autobody course if anyone from there let me know!

I LOVE MY PC but i want to try somethign that is faster and more advanced! o and i was having trouble removing swirls off of black cars with my PC

vick-e · 11-12-05, 08:42

i read about the

Makita 9227 Circular Polisher

Porter Cable 7428 Circular Polisher

my biggest concern is weight and if it vibrates a lot or not.

White95Max · 11-12-05, 09:47

Yes you should be able to use your LC pads with the rotary and PC. I use my Propel pads on both of my machines.

The cheaper rotaries are typically going to be heavier. I bought a Chicago Electric one for $25 and while it does get the job done, it's quite heavy, so I don't use it very much. Someday I'll get the Makita.

MorBid · 11-13-05, 05:34

Well I'm a fan of the Granddaddy of Rotaries the Dewalt 849. I've had this puppy for over 4 years now and it hasn't given me a bit of trouble.

Pads are a function of the backing plate, I've used 3.5, 4, 6, and 8 inch pads with my rotary without any probelms.

Accumulator · 11-13-05, 10:02

vick-e- Welcome back. If you care about weight I'd recommend the Makita. It's light and it doesn't vibrate or have any other ergonomic issues (at least for me). I use my 6.5 and 4" pads from the PC and Cyclo with my rotary all the time. As for durability, I know pros who've used theirs every day for many, many years with no problems. Any of the big brand rotaries will hold up just fine.

vick-e · 12-05-05, 04:40

thanks for all the input. this christmas im getting my self the makita one.

Anthony Orosco · 12-07-05, 03:51

Something easy on vibration and very light then the Metabo is your poison. Being a student though the $300 tag might hurt somewhat

The DeWalt would be my other go to choice. Quiet, not that heavy and very durable.

Anthony

cwcad · 12-07-05, 04:16

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Originally Posted by Anthony Orosco

Something easy on vibration and very light then the Metabo is your poison. Being a student though the $300 tag might hurt somewhat

The DeWalt would be my other go to choice. Quiet, not that heavy and very durable.

Anthony

Being a student is not the only one that it hurts. I was/am not willing to pay the price for the quality of the metabo. Already have a Vector(in Alaska) but have purchased a chicago Rotary from Harbor freight just recently.

Am I wrong in thinking that this rotary will do the job the same as the Metabo? I know that it is not as nice. But when considering price per use the Metabo is way to high for my annual rotary detailing foray's.

Bill D · 12-07-05, 04:59

I'll second Anthony's comments about the DeWalt. Not all that heavy, certainly durable, and I love the RPMs on the dial

Neothin · 12-07-05, 07:32

Where is the cheapest place to pick up a makita or a dewalt 849? I tried looking on harbor freight and I couldnt find either. I know alot of the online vendors that people use for deatiling supplies have them, but they're like 200 dollars. anyone know of a place to pick one up for a lower price?

Bill D · 12-07-05, 10:27

What are everyone's thoughts on using 4" pads on the rotary for places where it is difficult to fit a 7" or 6" pad? In my recent 500SL detail, I alternated between 6.5" and 4" pads. I used the 4" pads where I felt using the 6.5" pad might be hazardous or where I simply couldn't fit them. Did I trade off performance/results by using them?

ebpcivicsi · 12-07-05, 10:45

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Originally Posted by Bill D

What are everyone's thoughts on using 4" pads on the rotary for places where it is difficult to fit a 7" or 6" pad? In my recent 500SL detail, I alternated between 6.5" and 4" pads. I used the 4" pads where I felt using the 6.5" pad might be hazardous or where I simply couldn't fit them. Did I trade off performance/results by using them?

I use the smaller spot pads in this Sm arnold kit quite a bit. The BP allows you to use the included pads (wool, wool/synthetic blend, foam polishing, foam finishing), your cyclo pads, AND comes with an adapter so that it can be used with the PC as well.

IMO, there is no degradation in performance. I find them quite handy.