First time using a Makita 9227c... and I like it!

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Finally got a chance to use the Makita that I had purchased not long ago. I took a stab at m freshly washed and clayed '05 Taurus (Arizona Beige). I figured the easiest panel to try it out on was my trunk lid. Overall the paint condition is very good, this past July I had taken my time with my UDM, white pad and OP.



Needless to say I got the hang of it quickly. I've watched a bunch of videos on YouTube and learn to control the buffer and not fight it. I didn't go higher than speed 3, using speed 1 up to 2 to spread around and up to 3 when I got my courage up :shocked



I did end up applying some light pressure to try to get some minor RIDS out and constantly moving the buffer slowly along the surface. Still some slight RIDS, but 95% gone. I tackled a small piece of the hood also afterward...



Needless to say, I AM GLAD I bought the Makita. I only used a white 6.5" CCS pad and OP. It was amazing as I finally saw the OP break down and some light dusting occur. I got scared for a moment and thought that I burned the paint, but it was just the polish broken down.....



Thanks to everyone for all of their knowledge and guidance that I have picked up here since I signed on to this forum. Happy Buffing to ALL :waxing:
 
michakaveli said:
Finally got a chance to use the Makita that I had purchased not long ago. I took a stab at m freshly washed and clayed '05 Taurus (Arizona Beige). I figured the easiest panel to try it out on was my trunk lid. Overall the paint condition is very good, this past July I had taken my time with my UDM, white pad and OP.



Needless to say I got the hang of it quickly. I've watched a bunch of videos on YouTube and learn to control the buffer and not fight it. I didn't go higher than speed 3, using speed 1 up to 2 to spread around and up to 3 when I got my courage up :shocked



I did end up applying some light pressure to try to get some minor RIDS out and constantly moving the buffer slowly along the surface. Still some slight RIDS, but 95% gone. I tackled a small piece of the hood also afterward...



Needless to say, I AM GLAD I bought the Makita. I only used a white 6.5" CCS pad and OP. It was amazing as I finally saw the OP break down and some light dusting occur. I got scared for a moment and thought that I burned the paint, but it was just the polish broken down.....



Thanks to everyone for all of their knowledge and guidance that I have picked up here since I signed on to this forum. Happy Buffing to ALL :waxing:
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Great to hear your well on your way to perfecting the rotary, I must say after using the DeWalt for a few hours a while back im glad I bought my makita. It really is a well balanced machine and its super smooth. If you can pick up a spare panel and do some testing with different pads and products, see what results you get.



Good luck my friend:goodjob
 
For anyone considering the Makita, it is such a quiet machine, MUCH quieter than I expected. Runs as smooth as a sewing machine.
 
Just thought I'd bring this thread back because I just got my Makita....and I'm having troubles. I've done much research about the arcing motions and not to fight the polisher. However, I find that it wants to go wherever the hell it chooses and when I try to direct it otherwise, it fights and chatters. Another thing is that I get a bunch of swirls, is that normal? and the final thing is, how do you properly prime a foam pad? That's all, thanks guys!
 
They're great machines for sure. Once you get the hang of it, your time will go down, and the quality of your results will go up. Welcome to the club, and be sure to respect the rotary...
 
siperwrx said:
Just thought I'd bring this thread back because I just got my Makita....and I'm having troubles. I've done much research about the arcing motions and not to fight the polisher. However, I find that it wants to go wherever the hell it chooses and when I try to direct it otherwise, it fights and chatters. Another thing is that I get a bunch of swirls, is that normal? and the final thing is, how do you properly prime a foam pad? That's all, thanks guys!
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is the pad chattering on the paint surface? Try using a less aggressive pad like white or grey or blue. If that doesn't work try changing to a less aggressive polish. I had my flex chattering and hopping all over the place using an orange pad w/ SIP on a Ford Taurus the other weekend, but changed to white pad and 106ff and it did the trick perfect.



try using a less aggressive pad with a less aggressive polish. It really sounds like the pad/product combo you are using is far to aggressive for the paint you are working with.
 
I was selling Makita Tools back in 1987-89. Back in the late eighties, There 9.6 volt cordless drill was one of the most popular tools of all time, I can still remember the the part number, 6093DW. They were top notch tools then, which is why I went with a 9227. I've used it a couple times and the quality is still there.
 
Taking this thread in a different direction a little, I've read in a few threads that spritzing a new clean pad with a QD prior to initial use is no good. Some run their pad(s) through their Pad Washer if they have one....



To date I've been spritzing my pade with some Aquawax 951 and getting to work.... Thoughts?
 
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