Hello,
Will one mode or the other yield different results? I know the forced rotation can be more aggressive, but is the RO mode better for finishing?
thanks,
robb
Hello,
Will one mode or the other yield different results? I know the forced rotation can be more aggressive, but is the RO mode better for finishing?
thanks,
robb
if you`re looking to get into machine polishing for the first time and price isn`t a issue (around $280), check out the Flex 3401. do a search and you`ll find lots of great info on it...
I already have the makita. the BO6040 is a two mode machine: RO or RO with forced rotation.
Makita BO6040 6" Variable Speed Random Orbit Sander Kit
Originally Posted by moogoob
i have no experience with this machine, check out a few threads here. there might be some info... Autopia.org - Search Results
^^^ Thanks, I`ll check em out.
But not even machine specific, since there are similar machines like the one from festool.
Can you get a glossier finish in one mode or the other?
You can achieve more paint correction with a rotary........
Originally Posted by M0nK3y
that is prob. true but have you used the machine he is talking about?
if not how do you know?:nixweiss
Well, the adds say forced rotation for "aggressive" and RO for "finish".
While this holds true using sandpaper against wood, I`m just no sure it`s the same for polishing paint.
I guess that the FR mode can achieve more correction due to its "aggressiveness", but I`m not so sure its the same as a rotary because it doesnt get to the same speeds. And the question remains, (worded a bit differently) does the RO mode make for a better finish, just because its less "aggressive"?
Thanks Guys, I really appreciate the input.
Robb
Originally Posted by moogoob
I know what you are asking, but it is too much of a "loaded question". A novice can get a better finish with a PC than with a forced rotation machine or a rotary. An experienced pro can often get a better finish (more gloss) with a rotary than a PC.
Too many variables - experience, pads, polishes, paint type, etc...
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I think everything is loaded question with too many variables, especially skill.
I`ll try to De-load it a bit. Lets stick to the machines that have FR+RO and leave out rotary and RO onlys. I think Makita, Bosche, and festool make em.
The Flex is forced rotation only (I think)
As for the skill variable, lets shoot for a high skill level as it gives me something to shoot for
example: I have the makita, IP and FPII, and white and orange pads.
I`d use FR, IP, Orange pad to do the heaviest of corrections with what i have in my arsenal.
Next, Switch to FPII and a white pad to finsih. Would I continue to use FR or use RO to get the most gloss?
Originally Posted by BigJimZ28
I was thinking it as a general question. I wasn`t paying attention...........:doh
Originally Posted by moogoob
I don`t think it matters which you use so long as the combo used (pad, product and process) doesn`t mar the paint, which isn`t easy to do in FR mode and near impossible in RO mode.
You can only get the paint as glossy as the pad/product combo will allow. Process (Rotary, FR or RO) dictates aggressiveness and cut, not end gloss.
Personally I only use the 6040 as a RO machine for finish polishing and leave correction work to the rotary.
With what you have to work with the FR mode along with a white pad & FPII will probably yield more gloss because of the additional cut. If you were to use that process on paint that was previously leveled with a rotary I don`t think the FR would give you any added gloss over RO mode.
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