Professional Exterior Detailers

Depends on the job I think. Using a rotary for applying wax would be overkill IMO. I don't have a rotary yet, but I've always had good results with a PC and the right combination of products and pads. Scottwax gets better results than I do with my PC and he does everything by hand. I think the results are in the hands of the professional. I do know that some jobs are just to tough for a PC and would require a rotary. You just need to use the right tool for the job. :xyxthumbs
 
As of right now I'm inexperienced with both, so I'm wondering what to do. These are the circumstances:

I am starting to do this professionally (as this is going to be professionally there are going to be some cars with lots of swirls and others with few swirls)

Never used either





I am going to ask NY Detailer for a lesson at some point this year if he is willing of course.
 
If you are going to do this professionally, you should learn to use a rotary as soon as you can. A PC is something that can be easily mastered where a Rotary takes some time to get the "touch".
 
Im sure NYD would be happy to help you, he seems like that kind of guy... and hes great at what he does.



As far as swirl removing goes, I do most of my work by hand... unless the job is too much, then I will use my orbital (similar to the PC, just a cheap imitation) a 3000OPM - 8400OPM WEN 3 speed buffer, it has tackled some big jobs and does nice work.
 
thevolvoguy said:
Im sure NYD would be happy to help you, he seems like that kind of guy... and hes great at what he does.



As far as swirl removing goes, I do most of my work by hand... unless the job is too much, then I will use my orbital (similar to the PC, just a cheap imitation) a 3000OPM - 8400OPM WEN 3 speed buffer, it has tackled some big jobs and does nice work.
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So you think I might be alright with an orbital or PC?
 
THESANTINI said:
Do you use a rotary or PC for swirl removing? Or do you do it all by hand?



Thanks for the answers, in advance.
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Swirl removal is possible with a porter cable but would take far longer than with a rotary. Using a very fine polish and foam polishing pad and working at the slowest possible speed (my new makita goes down to 600 rpm - my dewalts only go to 1000 rpm) slowly work the polish in a cross hatch motion while keeping the pad perfectly flat. It is of the utmost importance to keep the pad clean as well so spur with a toothbrush. After completion, go over the car panel by panel with a mixture of water and isopropyl alcohol to remove any poilsh so you can see if you missed any swirls and follow up with the wax or paint sealant of your choice.
 
I use my rotary for compounding, polishing, etc.



I use my orbital for applying wax. The smaller pad on it makes it easier to get into tight areas. I think a rotary for applying wax would be too difficult; the big pad can't fit in tight areas, wax fling off, etc.
 
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