Rotary buffer Q's

Charlie · 03-09-2004, 10:15 AM

Aight guys, it's almost spring, and as such, finally warm enough to do cosmetic work. My question is this, seeing as I have a 15 year old red car, the oxidation of the red paint has set in pretty good. Leaving it nice and faded. Picked up a 10 inch rotary buffer at sears (on sale for 35 bucks, nice unit) and I'm wondering what the best polishing compound is to use to get a lot of the crap off.

For the actual wax, I'm gonna do a polish & wax with Zaino, all by hand. I'd just like to know recomendations for a good "cut" polish

-Charlie

LikeCDoos · 03-09-2004, 10:26 AM

i had questions about buying a buffer or not awhile back. After the costs/skill needed i decided it was better for me just to hand wax.

here is the old thread:
http://www.r3vlimited.com/phpBB2/vie...hlight=buffers

hope that helps a bit

Charlie · 03-09-2004, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LikeCDoos

i had questions about buying a buffer or not awhile back. After the costs/skill needed i decided it was better for me just to hand wax.

here is the old thread:
http://www.r3vlimited.com/phpBB2/vie...hlight=buffers

hope that helps a bit

I'm not using the buffer to apply wax, I'm using it to cut & polish. I am still going to hand wax the car, after I remove the oxidation.

-Charlie

LikeCDoos · 03-09-2004, 10:31 AM

got it, let me know how this goes, because i think you and i are both in the same situation (red car, old paint

)

UNHCLL · 03-09-2004, 10:32 AM

You know, I once thought about using armorall to wax my car, but then I realized peanut butter tastes better.

Jonathan M3 · 03-09-2004, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNHCLL

You know, I once thought about using armorall to wax my car, but then I realized peanut butter tastes better.

Crack is whack.

LikeCDoos · 03-09-2004, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan 90 M3

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNHCLL

You know, I once thought about using armorall to wax my car, but then I realized peanut butter tastes better.

Crack is whack.

Just say no to crack

Jb325is · 03-09-2004, 12:24 PM

Meguiars diamond cut 2.0

hotghias · 03-17-2004, 05:08 PM

i don't think you can use an orbital buffer for polishing/cutting/glazing compounds, only applying normal wax. you use a high speed rotating (non orbiting) tool with compound to remove scratches and oxidation, or after you wetsand with 1200 or whatever your preference is. sorry, it's been a while since i was in painting mode, don't remember the names of all these things. you might be better off paying a pro a hundred bucks to do it.

Jb325is · 03-17-2004, 07:27 PM

An orbital doesnt produce NEAR as much heat as a rotary buffer...so you cant do too much cutting with an orbital.

Charlie · 03-17-2004, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jb325is

An orbital doesnt produce NEAR as much heat as a rotary buffer...so you cant do too much cutting with an orbital.

You know, I didn't even bother to notice that I put "orbital" in the thread. I actually picked up a rotary buffer.

-Charlie

Jb325is · 03-17-2004, 08:03 PM

Alright well I can definately help you with any specific questions you have about rotaries...thats what I do

rscheiring · 03-18-2004, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie

I'd just like to know recomendations for a good "cut" polish

-Charlie

I like Menzerna.

03-09-2004, 10:15 AM	#1
Charlie kid tested, administrator approved Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hilliard, Ohia Posts: 6,625	Rotary buffer Q's Aight guys, it's almost spring, and as such, finally warm enough to do cosmetic work. My question is this, seeing as I have a 15 year old red car, the oxidation of the red paint has set in pretty good. Leaving it nice and faded. Picked up a 10 inch rotary buffer at sears (on sale for 35 bucks, nice unit) and I'm wondering what the best polishing compound is to use to get a lot of the crap off. For the actual wax, I'm gonna do a polish & wax with Zaino, all by hand. I'd just like to know recomendations for a good "cut" polish -Charlie __________________ Swing wild, brake later, don't apologize. '89 324d, '76 02, '98 318ti, '03 Z4, '07 MCS, '07 F800s - Bonafide BMW elitist prick. FYYFF

03-09-2004, 10:32 AM	#5
UNHCLL R3V OG Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New Hampster Posts: 7,870 Images: 3	You know, I once thought about using armorall to wax my car, but then I realized peanut butter tastes better. __________________ Who is this guy?

03-09-2004, 12:24 PM	#8
Jb325is E30 Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,024	Meguiars diamond cut 2.0 __________________ -'88 336i -'89 535i <3

03-17-2004, 07:27 PM	#10
Jb325is E30 Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,024	An orbital doesnt produce NEAR as much heat as a rotary buffer...so you cant do too much cutting with an orbital. __________________ -'88 336i -'89 535i <3

03-17-2004, 08:03 PM	#12
Jb325is E30 Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,024	Alright well I can definately help you with any specific questions you have about rotaries...thats what I do __________________ -'88 336i -'89 535i <3

03-09-2004, 10:26 AM	#2
LikeCDoos R3VLimited Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 2,522	i had questions about buying a buffer or not awhile back. After the costs/skill needed i decided it was better for me just to hand wax. here is the old thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/phpBB2/vie...hlight=buffers hope that helps a bit

03-09-2004, 10:31 AM	#4
LikeCDoos R3VLimited Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 2,522	got it, let me know how this goes, because i think you and i are both in the same situation (red car, old paint )

03-17-2004, 05:08 PM	#9
hotghias Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SC Posts: 148	i don't think you can use an orbital buffer for polishing/cutting/glazing compounds, only applying normal wax. you use a high speed rotating (non orbiting) tool with compound to remove scratches and oxidation, or after you wetsand with 1200 or whatever your preference is. sorry, it's been a while since i was in painting mode, don't remember the names of all these things. you might be better off paying a pro a hundred bucks to do it.