Ok, so i've decided to get a rotary...

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JAGOWNER1981

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Well I am getting fed up with the slowness of the PC and would really like to speed things up and get a rotary buffer. Now what I am wondering is will a rotary be more harsh on a finish than a PC, say using the same pad, and same compound, which takes off more paint (when both are used correctly). Also what machine, backing plate, and pads do you guys recommend? Thanks a lot!
 
My first choice for a rotary would be a Makita 9227CB

TheVeed wrote an excellent review on that:xyxthumbs



As for the same pads & the same products:

you still get diffrent results because a PC can't generate enough heat ,but a rotary can to get out serious blemmishes(Sp?).



Good luck with it



(go to a junck-jard and find a black hood to practice on:scared )



Christiaan
 
Is a rotary more harsh than a PC? Yes & no. If you use it with a very very fine polish or glaze, at a very very low speed, it will work more like DA polisher than a rotary, but that's not the way i always use my rotary, or the reason i bought it. I bought my rotary to remove swirlmarks light scratches, and to buff out color sanded paint. As you know, if it's used properly it can work wonders. A rotary will almost remove the need to use a DA polisher.All in all it is more harsh, you need it to be if you want to remove defects from your finish, but it can also be gentle.



I recommend the DeWalt-DW849, it's the strongest best built rotary on the market. Use only 3M pads and backing plates, i've used many different brands of pads & plates, and i have found none to be better than 3M.
 
I'm with Andre here. A rotary used incorrectly will do tons more damage than any DA. But when used properly it will put the DA on the shelf. Might as well sell the PC if you're going rotary.



And ya might as well buy the best, which IMO is Metabo. :D



But the DeWalt is OK too. ;) Also consider Milwaukee.
 
I second Andre'. The DeWalt unit is the way to go, the Milwaukee is a good unit but is far to heavy. The Makita uses a lot of plastic parts to achieve it's light weight.



I would go with the DeWalt DW849 and a good selection of 3M waffle pads. :up
 
I just bought a Dewalt DW849.



It is a tough machine! I think it will take a few months to get a "feel" for it, but it is a great tool. Check eBay for some great deals new and used.



Milwaukee buffers are absolutely top notch and seem to be the choice of many bodyshops also. If I was planning to use it 6hrs+ every day, This would probably be my choice.(Plus I would have huge arms after a year:rolleyes: )



I don't recall seeing a Metabo, but for some reason I am thinking a dark green machine?



Check out the sticky in the pro detailers forum.



HERE I AM!
 
I like my DeWalt DW849.



Keep the rpms low and stay with the mild compounds and you will love most everything about it.



Rotaries will "sling" the compound more, though.



Wool pads are a bit too much.

The red pad will take out most any paint blemish.

The polishing pad is nice for mild defects and the finishing pad with #9, 2.0 is nice for swirl removal.





If I had one word to describe the DeWalt, I'd use "RUGGED"!

It will last.
 
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