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ultrajim49
10-24-2002, 03:32 AM
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

ROB:Pick 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:



Rotary:Potentially eliminate virtually all damage

ROB:Paint 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

imported_Greg
03-11-2003, 02:22 PM
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.

Jake11375
03-11-2003, 02:28 PM
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.:)

Mike M
03-14-2003, 12:01 PM
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.