what RO are u guys using?

**tomee** · 05-15-2006, 03:47 AM

what RO machine does everyone use here?

im contemplating buying a new machine...

currently have a GMC RO, which doesnt really spin once pressure gets on it...

**Hemi57** · 05-15-2006, 10:40 PM

I have the Hitachi FSY which I got from Just Tools in South Melbourne (Clarendon Street ). They need to order it in for me. It was $149 when bought it about August last year after other Autopians recommended that model.

Mine does have an unusual "characteristic", ie. it has 5 speed settings and #4 is slower than #3 and of course #5. It has been in for service under warranty and has received a new speed control but it is still pretty much the same. This is not a major issue as I don`t need to get up to that higher speed when polishing.

**LucasZCPM3** · 05-16-2006, 12:42 AM

I`m thinking about selling my Dewalt 443 if anyone is interested

**tomee** · 06-08-2006, 05:10 AM

how good is teh dewalt lucas??

any specs?

**LucasZCPM3** · 06-08-2006, 05:58 AM

Originally Posted by tomee

how good is teh dewalt lucas??

any specs?

Its ok, very powerful (4,300-6,800 OPM). It is an adequate machine for you polishing, glazing & waxing. Not sure I would buy one again though, It doesn`t have the same range of speeds as the PC. Your also stuck having a 6inch backing plate, it`s quite noisy, heavy and expensive too! From research it the best we can do without going to the expense of getting a PC or a 240v Cyclo. Theres certainly nothing wrong with it and it does the job beautifully, I`m just trying to talk myself into a PC :grinno:

**davekt** · 06-08-2006, 08:27 PM

I also have the Hitachi FSY,had it for almost 2 years no problems good machine to use & would consider buying the same machine again when the time comes

**tomee** · 06-10-2006, 12:43 AM

looking at bunnigns today, they had the bosch PEX400AE RO which is 400w for $150

then they had a royobi RO ER0750VK, which looked like a rotary, that was 750w for $95

how much difference is there bwteen the two?

**chrisx** · 06-13-2006, 08:43 PM

ERO750VK

Input.................. 750 watt

No load speed..... 4000 - 7000 min

Pad Size............. 150mm

Orbital Diameter.. 3.5mm <---- I think 5mm is the ideal offset which the PEX400 has

Weight................ 3kg

**Hemi57** · 06-18-2006, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by davekt

I also have the Hitachi FSY,had it for almost 2 years no problems good machine to use & would consider buying the same machine again when the time comes

I gave my Hitachi and good work out over the past weekend. I used a Megs pad for the first time (previously I have been using Arnold Pads) and it got stuck on so tightly on the velcro (hook and eye) I thought it was going to be there for eternity. Geeze it was damn hard to get free.

Anyone else had this issue?

**davekt** · 06-20-2006, 09:58 PM

Yes Hemi, I have the same trouble with my Hitachi when using megs pads.I have being using Edge pads more recently with no problem to remove the pad when finished.

Dave

**Hemi57** · 06-21-2006, 03:08 PM

davekt, thanks for letting me know. I was wondering if it was because I had the pad attached for a fair while and giving the paintwork a really big work out might have heated up everything. I have heard story here on Autopia of the plate melting under some circumstances.

I will be prepared for it in future.

**tomee** · 07-31-2006, 04:49 AM

anyone selling a Metabo PE12-175

just looking at some 2nd hand ones first, trying to save costs instead of buying it brand new

**MrGlym** · 08-08-2006, 11:03 AM

Makita 9227 Circular Polisher with 3M White Waffle / Ripple Pad and 3M Grey Waffle / Ripple pad both with Velcro backing.

But use a Flat Yellow Compounding pad when removing badly Oxidised and scratch surfaces before proceeding to 3M White Waffle Pad for polishing and finishing off with a Glaze or Sealant with the 3M Grey Waffle pad. Absolutely Swirl free!!!!

3M`s a bit expensive but hey it comes in a pair (2) in a sealed bag.

**tomee** · 08-14-2006, 05:45 AM

just picked up a metabo rotary over the weekend with a metabo backing plate..

not cheap!

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/galler...96IMG_6786.JPG

one is Mad_iX`s, while the other is mine

the metabo backing plate grips pads like nothing else!

its a b!tch to get the pads off it