Hey guys! :wavey I have a few questions pertaining to rotarys and holograms..... Here we go again with this topic!
I tried the search function, but feel I need some fresh answers relative to my issue.
I used the rotary on a 1994 Acura Legend with dark green paint. It was parked outside and in fairly bad shape with deep scratches and moderate swirling.
I clayed the surface and taped off all trim.
I knew I wasn`t going to get the deep scratches. So I busted out the Makita, a 6.5" new white LC polish pad and #80. I applied a thin ring of product around the pad, smeared it on half the trunk and went to town around 1500 rpm`s working it until it was almost gone. I started with pressure, lightened up 10 seconds into it, and then used the weight of the polisher to finish up.
Well, the paint came out AWESOME! It was nice and warm to the touch after wiping it down. However, when I pulled it into the sun, I had holograms.
I held it perfectly flat, made moderately slow, over lapping passes and didn`t use any lubrication.
WHY, WHY, WHY, WHY do I ALWAYS get holograms???!!! What can I do????
Also, on the side of the car, the buffer "hops" about! It`s like I can`t control it or something :nixweiss
So, what are some tips to help me prevent this?
1) lower rpm`s?
2) lubricate the pad? (but it slings EVERYWHERE if I do)
3) a different polish? what line works well with a rotary that has varying degrees of abrasives?
4) how much pressure?
5) work polish until dry or leave damp?
6) how do you prevent buffer "hop" on side panels?
Sorry about the rant, but you folks who do awesome work with the rotary, certainly have mastered a desirable skill!
Thanks for the feedback :xyxthumbs Hope others can learn from this too.
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