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    Cheap Ibrid nano alternative

    A few of us have been talking about a cheap Ibrid nano alternative. There was even a thread awhile back with some comments here Cool use for a Dremel...

    I ordered 1" and 2" pads and backing plates with 3mm shanks to go along with my variable speed rotary tool, right angle attachment, and flex hose. It works great to get into tight spots like door handles, around mirrors, bumpers, door jams, painted window trim, ect. The key to this setup is a variable speed rotary tool. With the 1" pads I use speed 2 or 3 depending on how much pressure applied to the pad and which pad I`m using. With 2" pads I use speeds 3,4,or 5 depending on pad and pressure. Both the right angle attachment or the flex hose works great with the pads, just have to remember it`s a rotary and to keep the pad moving. Here are some pic`s of the setup.

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    Re: Cheap Ibrid nano alternative

    Cool
    Formerly the "Best Detailer", now just Super Wax Waster Man. Not necessarily tactful, but normally right. It`s good to be da King !!!
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    Re: Cheap Ibrid nano alternative

    +1 !!! Great alternative, I have similar setup minus the Angle, and a flex shaft instead . Just adding as a testimony of this being a good alternative.

    I give credit to Mike for helping me source some of the stuff.


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    Re: Cheap Ibrid nano alternative

    Here is a pic with the flex hose.

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    Re: Cheap Ibrid nano alternative

    Quote Originally Posted by Migue View Post
    +1 !!! Great alternative, I have similar setup minus the Angle, and a flex shaft instead . Just adding as a testimony of this being a good alternative.

    I give credit to Mike for helping me source some of the stuff.


    We helped each other find stuff. Good looking setup Migue! I think people who try this will be surprised at how well it works for tight areas.
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    Re: Cheap Ibrid nano alternative

    Interesting...are you able to say where you got the pads and backing plates from? I may have missed it but I didn`t see it in this thread or the one you linked.
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    Re: Cheap Ibrid nano alternative

    Love the idea! But would be too afraid of burning through my paint... it`s still a rotary after all.
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    Re: Cheap Ibrid nano alternative

    Quote Originally Posted by Angus View Post
    Love the idea! But would be too afraid of burning through my paint... it`s still a rotary after all.
    I hear ya, Did great on headlights, obviously will not remove scratches but takes care of yellowing in those tighter areas closer to the bumpers when it`s hard to reach using a 3" . I`ll be testing mine on a test hood soon to measure how much it removes and purposely try to burn through the paint. Speed 1 is good enough and not overkill as long as you keep it moving and adjust your pressure (like a large standard rotary) .
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    Re: Cheap Ibrid nano alternative

    Awesome! glad you guys did this! Look forward to your hood tests.
    I have a nano but I am still contemplating doing this set up as well for those really tight areas that sometimes even with the nano due to the angle can be challenging.
    if the nano had a swivel head that would have been great!
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    Re: Cheap Ibrid nano alternative

    Should work GREAT on exhausts too.
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    Re: Cheap Ibrid nano alternative

    Oh man I WANT! This would be perfect for motorcycle detailing.
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    Re: Cheap Ibrid nano alternative

    Quote Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy View Post
    Interesting...are you able to say where you got the pads and backing plates from? I may have missed it but I didn`t see it in this thread or the one you linked.
    Ordered the pads and backing plates from Aliexpress. If you would like the links PM me I would be glad to share.
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    Re: Cheap Ibrid nano alternative

    Quote Originally Posted by Angus View Post
    Love the idea! But would be too afraid of burning through my paint... it`s still a rotary after all.
    Not for sure about other brand rotary`s but I have a Dremel 3000 variable speed and speed 1 won`t quite spin the pad on speed one when touching something. Speed 2 or 3 with this rotary I felt like I had a lot of control. It`s not wide open out of control speed like some think. Just keep the pad moving slow and you will be fine.
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    Re: Cheap Ibrid nano alternative

    Quote Originally Posted by Ronkh View Post
    Should work GREAT on exhausts too.
    It would be perfect to polish exhausts.

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    Re: Cheap Ibrid nano alternative

    Quote Originally Posted by Vega@RaysWayDetailing View Post
    Oh man I WANT! This would be perfect for motorcycle detailing.
    I think so to Ray. You would get a ton of use out of it detailing a motorcycle. If you want any other info I would be glad to share.

 

 
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