Long Throw Polisher Technique?????

[pwaug]

When members complain about Rupes polishers not being effective the response from many is you`ve got to "develop your technique" with some practice. What exactly is the technique recommended for long throw polishers as opposed to a standard throw polisher like the Griot`s 8mm????

[The Driver]

I`ll make video this weekend, this is definitely an overlooked area.

[pwaug]

I`ll make video this weekend, this is definitely an overlooked area.

That will be fantastic!! Thanks!!!!

[Migue]

Very interested in this, as I`d like to eventually get a big throw Rupes or GG .

[TroyScherer]

I started very basic when I first got a PC. But soon after I began to follow and work on the KBM method for polishing. When I got a flex 3401 and it direct drive I could lean into it to get cut. But with my Rupes15 I found I needed to go the other way as far as pressure. I actually try and lighten the downforce letting the machine throw and rotation do the majority of the work. At times I almost feel like I am trying to float the polisher on the paint instead or pushing it down.

[ShaneB]

With my Rupes 21 I`ve found that light pressure is all you really need. Don`t use just the weight of the machine, but give it a little downward pressure. Nowhere near how much you would need with the 6" DAs on the market

[cobrar97]

Would like to know more about this subject too...I`d like to purchase a GG, but I`d like to know more about it first.

[The Driver]

Alright guys, the vid will be posted next sat. I`m SLAMMED this week including tomorrow but I will get a nice edited quick version for you guys. I`m using the Rupes 21 and the 15 for reference. I do not have any real short throw machines besides the LHR75E, I may try an throw that in the mix as well.

[Robert DiTerlizzi]

In my opinion your "technique" can change from car to car depending on how easy or hard the finish is to correct
Less pressure may be fine on softer paints but long throw machines may require added pressure on harder paints (or clears)

It may also change dependant on the chemicals/pads you`re using as well
Remember to keep your work area small if looking for optimum correction level

[XxBoostinxX]

In my opinion your "technique" can change from car to car depending on how easy or hard the finish is to correct
Less pressure may be fine on softer paints but long throw machines may require added pressure on harder paints (or clears)

It may also change dependant on the chemicals/pads you`re using as well
Remember to keep your work area small if looking for optimum correction level

Spot on. This last car I did (BMW) had super hard paint. I was compounding away with FG400 on my Rupes 21es with light pressure and wasn`t getting anywhere. So I changed my technique by applying a little bit of pressure, which slowed my pad rotation down drastically, and slowed down my arm speed then I started to see correction.

[Robert DiTerlizzi]

^^^^^^hence the importance of a "test spot"

[TroyScherer]

I got to use the new Kamikaze replacement backing plate at the Esoteric open house this weekend. Kai (the guy behind Kaminkaze) was there and demo`d it for me. It changed the way you can use your long throw polisher. Super stable @ speed 6 even 1 handed. (He made me use it 1 handed just to see how stable it was.) Kai explained that in Japan they use high speed to work quickly and this new backing plate help to make it work. I didn`t buy on yet but it was interesting. Talk about changing how you use the polisher.

[Robert DiTerlizzi]

I got to use the new Kamikaze replacement backing plate at the Esoteric open house this weekend. Kai (the guy behind Kaminkaze) was there and demo`d it for me. It changed the way you can use your long throw polisher. Super stable @ speed 6 even 1 handed. (He made me use it 1 handed just to see how stable it was.) Kai explained that in Japan they use high speed to work quickly and this new backing plate help to make it work. I didn`t buy on yet but it was interesting. Talk about changing how you use the polisher.

Correct me if I`m wrong Troy, it doesn`t use a foam interface, it`s solid aluminum with hook/loop right on the aluminum?

[XxBoostinxX]

^^^^^^hence the importance of a "test spot"

I did a test spot and it responded differently than the rest of the car! Lol. I think the moral of this story is to change my test spot location.

[XxBoostinxX]

I got to use the new Kamikaze replacement backing plate at the Esoteric open house this weekend. Kai (the guy behind Kaminkaze) was there and demo`d it for me. It changed the way you can use your long throw polisher. Super stable @ speed 6 even 1 handed. (He made me use it 1 handed just to see how stable it was.) Kai explained that in Japan they use high speed to work quickly and this new backing plate help to make it work. I didn`t buy on yet but it was interesting. Talk about changing how you use the polisher.

Just checked those out. Man, you are going to break me. The little 3" one for the Duetto looks very promising, but not a lot of room for error.