Didn`t want to pull the trigger on an orbital yet, got this instead

[ka1srs]

I guess I shoulda asked first, but I wanted to add some "power" to detailing, w/out buying yet another specialty tool.



For scratch removal/compounding



http://store4.yimg.com/I/classic-motoring_1715_4083646



For wax and polish



http://store4.yimg.com/I/classic-motoring_1715_4042555



I have a good multi-speed, variable-torque drill.



Any tips other than what CMA says about keeping the RPM down...?

[Onehole]

...and as such it would need to be used with great care to avoid creating swirl marks.



I wouldn`t use it in my car.

[imported_doug]

The layout of polishers is a short rise from the pad, a 90, and a long handle. this makes it easy to control the angle of the pad on the surface, which is critical. Most electric drills are a long rise from the chuck, with most of the weight over center. This tends to make it very, very hard to control the angle. Therefore it is easy to dig in an edge and have the thing take off on you. Be very careful.

[ka1srs]

I kinda thought that way, but you verbalized it nicely.



I plan to hold the "barrel" of the drill and use the drill`s handle @ a 90 degree angle...because I want to maintain control.

[stuart hicks]

The pictures of the pads look like they may be wool.



I don`t know how much experience you have with a wool pad but if it is little or limited, stay far far away from wool pads.



I`ve been buffing for 11 years now and still get nervous when using wool (sometimes you have no option) so be careful.

[ka1srs]

Initial review from a power-polishing newbie...



The kits arrived the other day and I got a chance to try them...in my heated garage btw...;)



I had to pick up the doggie from the kennel...and check out those claws...

http://www.printroom.com/_vti_bin/ViewImage.dll?userid=Jman5000&album_id=54009&image_id=131&courtesy=1



He ended up scratching up the rear bumper lip nicely...through a towel nonetheless.



http://www.printroom.com/_vti_bin/ViewImage.dll?userid=Jman5000&album_id=54009&image_id=144&courtesy=1



Anyhow, I used the mini-wool pad to compound the bumper. Ended up 1500-grit wetsanding one spot and compounding that too...came out GREAT. I set the torque release very low, so if I pressed too hard, the pad would stop...nice feature of the drill.



Polished her up w/the foam pad and the rear looked like NOTHING ever happened.



The big pads are trickier. I tried them on the front bumper. They`ll take more getting used to.



...shamless pretty shot

http://www.printroom.com/_vti_bin/ViewImage.dll?userid=Jman5000&album_id=54009&image_id=168&courtesy=1:xyxthumbs