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  1. #1

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    I know I posted this before, but I thought it would fit in the article section:





    1)Ease of use:



    Rotary:Time & care needed to do it right

    ROBick it up and begin using it

    Hand: Oh boy!!!!!!!!



    2)Likelihood of paint damage:



    Rotary:Improper use will cause swirls and excessive paint

    removal

    ROB:You realy have to try to harm the finish

    Hand:Minimal other than streaking



    3)Results:



    Rotary:The best with the highest gloss and deepest shine

    ROB:Much better than manual but can not compare to Rotary

    Manual:Uneven at best



    4)Effectiveness:



    Rotaryotentially eliminate virtually all damage

    ROBaint much better than before, but some damage will

    remain

    Hand: Forget it



    5)Learning curve:



    Rotary:Better get a PHD in discology and do it on someone

    elses car

    ROB:Requires verry little training and experience to master

    Hand: open the bottle (of wax) or beer, pour it on(the wax)

    and get at it



    6)Amount of chemical needed:



    Rotary:Requires slightly more than a ROB but not as much as

    by hand

    ROB:Verry little product needed.Cut the recommended amount

    by 25%

    Hand:Better get extra `cause you`re going to need it



    7)Primary advantage:



    Rotery:Best results especially on heavily damaged paint

    ROB: Effective & efficient: easy to use and even smaller

    amount of product needed

    Hand:No equipement investment required



    8)Primary disadvantage:



    Rotary: Higher probability of paint damage & much higher

    learning curve

    ROB:Somewhat limited results compared to rotary

    Hand: it takes too darn long







    Christiaan

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    I`m considering buying a rotary and then going to a junkyard and buying a couple of hoods and just go to town with it. I think it would be the best way to learn. It`s kind of like driving a stick for the first time, **** is going to happen.

  3. #3

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    Excellent idea Greg! I am seriously considering that option for all the jobs my orbital can`t do. Sounds like a good way to put in some "quality time" with my new rotary.

  4. #4

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    Thought I might save you some money. I stopped by a local

    body shop and the owner wanted me to take all his hoods. They

    had dozens stacked up! Great way to learn on a circular polisher. Good luck.

 

 

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