Want to learn rotary use near Chicago

jt07 · 03-16-08, 05:05

Hey everyone I'm new to Autopia and I keep seeing all these threads talking about how rotaries leave a much better finish than a pc or udm. I realize that they can be extremely dangerous for your paint if you don't get some practice with them so I was wondering if there is anyone in the chicagoland area who knows how to use one well and is willing to take some time to show me. I know it sounds weird but I could show up while you do a detail or something and I can watch and learn. I think the time spent learning how to use a rotary buffer would be well worth it. I live in Hanover Park, one of the northwest suburbs.

Puckman · 03-16-08, 06:03

Good idea and I hope you get someone to respond. I'd be more than happy to help but I'm in Tampa.

Another good idea is to see if you can pick up a salvaged panel from a body shop to practice on at your leisure.

Mitchubishievo · 03-17-08, 07:48

I live in Buffalo Grove and have a Makita 9227. I'm all about making friends and would gladly have you over. Problem is, I can't say I'm a pro with the machine yet. I never really ever bust it out, the PC corrects almost everything I do. But, I have used it and havn't burned any paint :chuckle.

todd@bsaw · 03-17-08, 07:58

I'm in the Fox Valley of WI, but I make regular trips down to Rockford, IL in the summertime to hang out with a bunch of car buds. If you'd be interested I could let you know the next time I'm there for a detail day and you are more than welcome to hang out and learn a few things.

chitownbob · 03-21-08, 08:08

I'd be interested too.

lecchilo · 03-21-08, 10:54

jt, I'll be doing a few details in the upcoming month... I'm located on the North side of Chicago, near Foster/Milwaukee intersection. I also prefer the PC but on some softer paints, rotary always seems to finish better... anyway, I'm willing to spend a bit showing you some proper techniques (proper tech= what works for me haha)... if you can bring by a junk panel I have another rotary you can practice on as well... just let me know and maybe we can arrange for you to come by during a detail