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    I use sponge pads instead of wool thats what i think helps out alot
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    Does anyone tape edges off, for example where two doors meet or where a door meets a fender?
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    Quote Originally Posted by DSVWGLI
    Does anyone tape edges off, for example where two doors meet or where a door meets a fender?


    I pretty much tape off the whole car. Anywhere where there is rubber and paint meeting itgets taped. If it needs alot of buffing, say with a foam cutting pad, wool pad, etc. I will tape of edges as well.



    The brown paper that painters use is a great help when masking large areas...saves on tape.



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    Thanks Anthony, what speed do you polish edges at and do you lift the edge of the pad that cuts into the edge of the panel?
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    Quote Originally Posted by DSVWGLI
    Thanks Anthony, what speed do you polish edges at and do you lift the edge of the pad that cuts into the edge of the panel?


    I feather the trigger when I get close to the edges. I buff into an edge while triggering the buffer.



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    I read a handfull of post in this thread and have absorbed a bunch, thank you to all that have contributed. However.. after 7 pages my eyes hurt so I skipped to the last page.



    Ive heard the term "pass" used a few times in various threads. When using my PC7424 I use the word "pass" when I refer to completeing a whole section. IE.. "I made a pass with the PC and #80 on a 1/4 size section of the cars hood." or " I did one pass with the #80 and PC to the whole car, I may need to make another pass to the whole car to remove more issues."



    I want to make sure the term pass is used with the rotary in the same fashion. I get the feeling that when the word "pass" is used, when speaking of a rotary, it means gliding over a certain section 1 time. For instance "I made one pass on the 2x2 section @ 600rpm to spread, then made 2 passes @ 1200 on the same section."



    Do you see what I mean? With the PC a "pass" on a 2x2 section means..... spending 3-5 minutes on that particular 2x2 section, which means I would glide the PC over each square inch MANY times. With a rotary a "pass" means I went over every square inch of that particular 2x2 section ONE time.



    Am I correct? Im sorry if that makes no sense... its late.
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    35th, to me a `pass` is working over a particular section until the product has broken down, as you suggest a `pc pass` is, regardless of machine used. I agree everyone should use the same terminology and mean the same thing for consistency of conversations..

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    i have a 7 in rotary with a solid back plate should i get a flexabile one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by craigjshcr
    i have a 7 in rotary with a solid back plate should i get a flexabile one.


    I would as it gives you smoother operation, IMHO.



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    Question about taping, do you guys tape the around the gas cap cover. If so, how do end up polishing it, and other tight spots/narrow areas?

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    Quote Originally Posted by noooorb
    Question about taping, do you guys tape the around the gas cap cover. If so, how do end up polishing it, and other tight spots/narrow areas?


    Personally I don`t tape that area. For small tight areas I either do it by hand or use a 3inch backing plate and 3 or 4 inch pad.



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    on a pc or rotary in these cases?

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    By rotary...You can find these at some body shops
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    I`m too lazy to read this whole thread, just wondering what causes the pad to jump/skip... happens to me sometimes and 99% of that sometimes it`s on vertical surfaces... too much product??

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    Quote Originally Posted by lecchilo
    I`m too lazy to read this whole thread, just wondering what causes the pad to jump/skip... happens to me sometimes and 99% of that sometimes it`s on vertical surfaces... too much product??


    Could be that you`re over extending your reach so try bringing it in, use a step stool to gain some height and also buff with the pad at a slight angle.



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