View Full Version : Gonna dip my toe in the rotary waters later today...
JustinR32
04-03-2004, 10:28 AM
I want to start really slowly. I`m thinking of doing the side of the car with IP and a polishing pad, then FP and a finishing pad. I just want to get a feel for how it works.
Does this sound like a good idea, or a waste of time from which I`ll learn nothing?
Jcrawford
04-03-2004, 10:34 AM
i`ve never used a rotary before but...
from reading it`s my understanding that vertical surfaces are the hardest to polish on w/ a rotary. horizontal surfaces are more forgiving as far as using the correct pressure and keeping it moving and so on. just my .02
imported_BretFraz
04-03-2004, 10:35 AM
I think you`ll have more control if you work on a horizontal panel like a trunk lid or hood. Something where you are not bending over too much or having to squat. Even if you are sitting you won`t have as much control as if you were standing because the weight of the machine is much more controllable when polishing the trunk, for example, than a door where your arms and shoulders are both holding the machine and working it.
Plus its easier to judge results from a horizontal panel using various light sources. Have fun with your new toy!! :up
I tried it...I liked it.
Just go slow, build up speed and pressure carefully.
I only use mine where there are troubled areas but I`m glad I got it and glad I worked with it so I feel comfortable enough to use it.
Put the rotary together with SSR2 and imperfections are a thing of the past. :D
tom p.
04-03-2004, 11:00 AM
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JustinR32
04-03-2004, 11:27 AM
I`m going to use the Chicago Electric that I got for $25 fron Harbor Freight (it`s the same as the Vector).
I don`t want to do the hood because its been polished so much, the paint`s pretty thin. Maybe I`ll do the decklid.
Tom
tom p.
04-03-2004, 11:40 AM
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JustinR32
04-03-2004, 01:01 PM
It goes from 1100 to 3000. I`m going to stay in the 1100 to 1700 range.
Tom
tom p.
04-03-2004, 01:07 PM
Originally posted by Mosca
It goes from 1100 to 3000. I`m going to stay in the 1100 to 1700 range.
:up
Accumulator
04-03-2004, 01:42 PM
Mosca- Heh heh, welcome to rotary-land ;). I think you`ll like it (as long as you`re careful).
I`m with Bretfraz on this- yeah, work on the trunk lid.
Your product/pad combos sound good to me. I`d stay on the lower part of your speed range, 1200 should be plenty for the Menzerna (since plenty of people use it by PC).
disasnguy
04-10-2004, 05:53 PM
Seems like there`s a new rotary out by Chicago. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=41213
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/41200-41299/41213.gif
as opposed to the older model http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=46507.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/46500-46599/46507.gifThe newer one looks like a Dewalt. It`s on sale right now for $30 (local ads). Good deal? Decisions decisions...
imported_SouthernZ71
04-10-2004, 06:26 PM
Originally posted by disasnguy
Seems like there`s a new rotary out by Chicago. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=41213
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/41200-41299/41213.gif
as opposed to the older model http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=46507.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/46500-46599/46507.gifThe newer one looks like a Dewalt. It`s on sale right now for $30 (local ads). Good deal? Decisions decisions...
That newer 1 doesn`t drop below 2800rpms, atleast I don`t think so....
2wheelsx2
04-10-2004, 06:50 PM
The new one looks like it only has two speeds also, not continously variable! "Two speeds for a custom finish" :scared
disasnguy
04-13-2004, 04:11 PM
whoa i didn`t see that... might go pick up the older model today.