Which rotary for me?

rlguy28 said:
just got my makita 9227c. can't wait to use it this weekend.
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We will both be using our Makita's for the first time this weekend then. We should compare notes! ;)



I will be using the PFW pads.
 
got a slight problem. I only have LC 6.5" pads and it seems the backing plate that came with my makita is 6.5" as well. It's probably not a good idea to use that right? I probably need to order a 5" backing plate. :think:
 
JuneBug said:
Wow, now I'm wondering if PowerGloss is for me? I used Megs #84 years ago on a white 325 that had serious scratches. It worked really good, although it took a few passes. Would you say it was simular to IP in the way it works-then dusts? If that's the case then I can accept and handle dust, you should have seen the mess I had with 105!
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JuneBug, I love PowerGloss. Of the heavy compounds, this one is the most gentle. It doesn't sling, but it does dust alot. It also finishes down very well if you use a gentle pad with it. MPG scales very well with pad choice; you want alot of cut, throw on the black edge wool, and you've got some pretty serious correction. Or you can throw on a purple foamed wool for some good correction with a near LSP ready finish.



Even though MPG doesn't have nearly the cut of, say, M105, it's still my go-to heavy hitter. I'd rather do multiple passes of MPG than use something too strong and wish I hadn't.
 
I can honestly say that I have never tried powergloss with a pad like an orange or white LC CCS. Considering the advantageous style of cutting action of the diminishing abrasives, this wouldn't necessarily be ineffective. I think that I've got a megs polishing pad around here to test it on.
 
rlguy28 said:
got a slight problem. I only have LC 6.5" pads and it seems the backing plate that came with my makita is 6.5" as well. It's probably not a good idea to use that right? I probably need to order a 5" backing plate. :think:
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Yes, you need a smaller backing plate. You can get a 4.75" plate from Autogeek:



Rotary Flexible Backing Plate- Manufactured by Lake Country just for rotary polishers. Hook and loop backing plates for your makita 9227, Dewalt 849.



or a 5" plate from Meguiar's:



Rotary Buffer Backing Plates W64 Product Information
 
I've used a 6" backing plate wth my 6.5" pads and I didn't have a problem, the edges were just a little less flexible at an angle, but it's rare this occurs anyways if you're keeping the pad level on the paint.
 
charlesaferg said:
I've used a 6" backing plate wth my 6.5" pads and I didn't have a problem, the edges were just a little less flexible at an angle, but it's rare this occurs anyways if you're keeping the pad level on the paint.
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Yeah, but would you use a 6.5" backing plate (like rlguy28 has) with a 6.5" pad???
 
I appreciate this thread. After doing some work side-by-side with another detailer who uses the 849, I've just been amazed at how much faster it works, let alone how much more powerful the device is compared to my trusty PC. Since then (four months ago...no one ever accused me of moving fast!) I've been reading every thread I can find on the topic. Just when I think I've narrowed it down (DeWalt, no...Metabo, no....Hitachi, no...Makita...) I realize that I'm worse than a woman in a shoe store.
 
Slightly OT, but I will be using my Makita with wool this weekend. I forgot to order a spur. What can I use to spur the pad that I would have around the house?
 
Spur? We don't need no stinkin spurs! From that great western with Bogart, ok, back on task, you can get by with a flat screw driver.



Menzerna Power Gloss - added to my things to get list! BTW - anybody ever try 1Z Einszett polishes?
 
Rob Tomlin said:
Slightly OT, but I will be using my Makita with wool this weekend. I forgot to order a spur. What can I use to spur the pad that I would have around the house?
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are u using the wool pad that came with the makita??? i'll prob try that too than. ;)
 
ok the my next question is, are the pads that came with the makita usable???? I got 2 pads. both look like wool pads......:think:
 
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