Can I use this RO sander to do some light polishing?

[jasonjeremiah]

Hello all,



I know before asking that the PC is the best all around polisher/waxer for detailing, but at this time, I do not have the budget for the PC. I am a woodworker and have a nice Ridgid palm random orbit sander and was wondering if I could use it for some light polishing and waxing. I'm planning to clean it thoroughly and remove any sawdust and particles. It has a 5" hook and loop backing pad. It is a variable speed, but the minimum OPM is 7,000, which I'm sure is way to high, but I have a router speed control that I can use to adjust the OPMs to any rate. It has a 3 amp motor. I was planning to buy the Meguiar's yellow and beige pads. How does this sound? Thanks for the help.

 

[Accumulator]

..I know before asking that the PC is the best all around polisher/waxer for detailing, but at this time, I do not have the budget for the PC. I am a woodworker and have a nice Ridgid palm random orbit sander and was wondering if I could use it for some light polishing and waxing...

The PC isn't really the last word in such machines, it's just another random orbital finishing sander that somebody decided to use for detailing. Lots of RO sanders will work fine, and yours might very well be OK.

It is a variable speed, but the minimum OPM is 7,000, which I'm sure is way to high, but I have a router speed control that I can use to adjust the OPMs to any rate..

The 7000 OPM probably is a bit high for many products, but if you can dial it back as needed that oughta be OK.

I'm planning to clean it thoroughly and remove any sawdust and particles. It has a 5" hook and loop backing pad. .. I was planning to buy the Meguiar's yellow and beige pads. How does this sound?

I'm not current with the best 5.5" pads, but just make sure you buy that size and not something bigger.