Best Rotory Results

[BLACKWRX]

I am just starting to feel more comfortable using the rotory
a few things i noticed:
1. I generally use speeds from 600 to 1500
2. Do you guys feel you get better results if a small pad than a big pad, i went from using a 8.5 inch pad to 6 or 6.5 inch, with the 8.5 i noticed the pad would skip and hop, and leave swirl marks, i noticed with the 6 inch the whole pad ( i feel) hits the surface more evenly and is easier to control, and leaves a near perfect swirl free finish.
3. in terms of technique i find a very consist, constantly moving motion, with NO skipping or hopping provides good results.....i gernerally spread the product over the panel with the machine off, then on a low speed 600 to 900, lightly pressing work in the product, then i press harder at maybe 1100 or 1200, then at around 1000 or 900 lightly go over the panel....finally i will use a dual action at setting 3 to 5 to work in a good wax, then with a microfiber i buff off again on setting 3 to 5...
when playing around with the rotory the one big thing i noticed the size of the pad, i really like the smaller pads 6 inch or so....
i am looking for a critique on my process ? positive or negative

[shadybreal]

Sounds about right to me, but I'm new w/ the rotary too. What rotary do you have? I'm using the harbor freight one and it works very well, and only cost 40 bucks!

[Beemerboy]

I run mine at 1200 RPM's and use the Edge pads that I think are 8.5 inch pads, I think that pad size is a personal preference IMO what ever one works for you is the right one....Hoping for the most part is caused by excess product on the pad...or incorrect pressure...I make sure to wipe the pads off on a regular bases while I'm working around the car. With pressure I tend to keep the pad very light on the car....its not the pressure of the pad on the car...its the heat of the product that allows it to work for you...

My motion I work four way up and down..then the opposite of that then at an angle both ways to make sure that I have broke down the product and taken out every thing that is in the way...

I don't see anything wrong with what you are doing other than maybe cleaning the pad a bit more to help reduce the hoping...and reduce the pressure so that the product can work for you...also the speeds...I work with one speed and get the results that I am looking for

[BLACKWRX]

makita

[Beemerboy]

Originally Posted by BLACKWRX

makita

What's this mean? hardly an answer

[BLACKWRX]

makita rotory polisher, which answers the question

Sounds about right to me, but I'm new w/ the rotary too. What rotary do you have? I'm using the harbor freight one and it works very well, and only cost 40 bucks!

[kimwallace]

I prefer to use a 8.5" or 9" pad. The larger the pad, the quicker you can remove defects in the paint. Eliminating pad hop will come with more experience. I always recommend to someone just learning the rotary to start out with a smaller pad and then work up to a larger size. I do on occasion use a 6.5" pad when I am using the PC and need a little more aggressive approach and don't feel like getting another pad dirty ...I get lazy sometimes.

[SVR]

I've got all of them.
4 inch, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8 and 8.5
LC, edge, sonus and an aussie one

[Totoland Mach]

I normally like the smaller pads too because I feel like it gives me more control (probably a mind thing, but that's how I feel). The only departure is when I use a wool pad on the larger backing plate.

I guess it's a personal preference.

Toto

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[Poorboy]

Originally Posted by kimwallace

I prefer to use a 8.5" or 9" pad. The larger the pad, the quicker you can remove defects in the paint. Eliminating pad hop will come with more experience.

I agree

[Brenton]

I normally use a big pad, the 7" I guess, though I have a couple bigger ones and my wool ones are quite large.

For training, I use a 4" pad to teach the guys.

[malibu9in]

Makita makes the harbor frieght rotory??

[Eliot Ness]

Originally Posted by malibu9in

Makita makes the harbor frieght rotory??

No, Makita does not make the HF rotary.

John

[malibu9in]

Cool...Im a little hesatent on buying some things from them for longevity reasons.

[Poorboy]

Originally Posted by malibu9in

Makita makes the harbor frieght rotory??

the harbor freight one is made in China