Real newbie:help just bought a new polisher

[midlifecrisis2]

Hi Guys:



not the handy type but just bought a no name variable speed (1000 rpm to 3000 rpm) polisher (7")...



Can someone please list the 7-8 (or what ever the number of steps are) for me to use this thing and like what speeds to use...I have swirl marks and I would just like to use one off the shelf product (say like NXT) to do the job...just wanna make sure I don't burn the paint but want a deep wet look...also should I use foam pads or cloth or what...? thanks for all your help...I kind of see this thread as a "polishing for dummies"...

 

[Dave Pickett]

sounds like a rotary, you are brave!!!!!!

 

[midlifecrisis2]

it is a 7" electric sander/polisher...do you mean a rotary vs orbital? what is the difference?

 

[sQuashed]

What exactly did you buy? Its hard to help unless we know what you are using.

 

[J.J.]

U- oh!



Becareful

 

[former86camaro]

List the make and model for more help

 

[the other pc]

...do you mean a rotary vs orbital? what is the difference?

Rotaries spin, Random Orbitals "jiggle".



Rotaries do more work, faster. That also means they can do more harm, faster when used incorrectly.



ROs are more gentle and build up less heat so they are less likely to do any damage. They are also less capable when you need to do major renovation.





PC

 

[midlifecrisis2]

thanks guys...returned the rotary at lunch...will look for a random orbital...thanks for saving me from burning my paint!!!!

 

[vdog0531]

go read!!!

 

[dawiyo]

will look for a random orbital

One suggestion and I'm almost positive everyone will agree: Porter Cable 7336/7424.

 

[J.J.]

go read!!!

Aside from catching the fact that you bought a Rotary, this is some of the best advice you've reciveid so far. You definitely need to READ!



JJ

 

[Accumulator]

While doing that reading/research, you might do a search on "Cyclo" and compare that unit to the PC.