What do you use your polisher for?

[CharlesW]

Like the title says, "What do you use your polisher for?"

The poll is multiple choice.

[CharlesW]

Polishing is basically what I use it for, but if I already have it out, I will sometimes use it to apply a LSP. Rarely do I use it for that.
My most used LSPs are Duragloss 601/105 and Optimum Opti-Seal.
Not too practical to apply with a polisher.

[JaredPointer]

Other than polishing and applying LSP, I have used mine for carpet scrubbing (when I had the Cyclo) and other household chores where the polisher can help.

[CharlesW]

Originally Posted by JaredPointer

Other than polishing and applying LSP, I have used mine for carpet scrubbing (when I had the Cyclo) and other household chores where the polisher can help.

Good point.
Carpet brushes are available for the PC, but I always felt the machine would be too large and awkward to use inside the vehicle.
That and the fact that I don't have carpet dirty enough to need a lot of scrubbing kept me from buying the brushes.

My wife was so proud of me for not buying something.

[bigron62]

i use the pc to apply all products and i have the scrubbers for the mats/ carpet stains

[Jngrbrdman]

I use mine for everything. Waxing, polishing, removing polish, removing wax, glass, paint, chrome... everything. Well, everything on the outside. I've never used it on the carpets or anything like that. I guess that could work.

I also use mine for polishing the windows in my shower and the inside of my bathtub upstairs. With three kids it gets dirty pretty quick, but I've actually found that polishing the sides and giving it the ole Klasse Twins treatment (just on the sides, not on the bottom) it stays much cleaner much longer and is way easier to maintain. That is a twice a year sort of project. Same with the shower downstairs.

[Dwayne]

Originally Posted by CharlesW

Good point.
Carpet brushes are available for the PC, but I always felt the machine would be too large and awkward to use inside the vehicle.
That and the fact that I don't have carpet dirty enough to need a lot of scrubbing kept me from buying the brushes.

My wife was so proud of me for not buying something.

Many times that power scrubbing is required it's usually floor mats which are removed and placed in a wide open area to perform the work or SUVs or mini van where the seat can be removed giving easy access to the carpets.

[memnuts]

I used my 3403 and my UDM for sanding. I removed the clear coat off of my winter rims to repaint them. It went a lot faster than sandblasting and was a lot easier than hand sanding them.

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[CharlesW]

Originally Posted by memnuts

I used my 3403 and my UDM for sanding. I removed the clear coat off of my winter rims to repaint them. It went a lot faster than sandblasting and was a lot easier than hand sanding them.

The sanding was something I totally forgot about.
I mean like it is a sander, right?
I did use it to sand off the carpet adhesive residue when I replaced the carpet on my pontoon boat several years back.
Worked great.

[Mr. Clean]

Polishing primarly. But I have considered picking up some of the glossing pads for applying waxes/sealants.

Never did pick up the carpet brush attachments. Still toil away with a nylon brush when necessary.

[tuscarora dave]

polishing (glass included), carpet scrubbing ,Scrubbed entire living room floor once(cyclo)

[black bart]

Originally Posted by CharlesW

Good point.
Carpet brushes are available for the PC, but I always felt the machine would be too large and awkward to use inside the vehicle.
That and the fact that I don't have carpet dirty enough to need a lot of scrubbing kept me from buying the brushes.

My wife was so proud of me for not buying something.

I can believe that she was shocked that you actually passed up on a chance to own another piece of detailing equipment.

[black bart]

I use my PC for polishing only.

I use my rotary for burning paint.

[tuscarora dave]

Originally Posted by black bart

I use my PC for polishing only.

I use my rotary for burning paint.

please tell me you are just kidding.....

[black bart]

Originally Posted by tuscarora dave

please tell me you are just kidding.....

Nope about 3 years ago I was buffing on the rear of my Corvette and that portion is made of hard rubber it heats really fast much faster than working with metal and I burnt the paint.
I had that repainted and replaced some weather stripping while it was their at a cost of $ 2500.00
Just the 1 piece of weatherstripping the goes over the top at the back portion cost 500 bucks just for the 1 piece.
I replaced the steering wheel because the leather was showing a little wear cost was 500 bucks. I don't think they have any parts for a Corvette for less than 500 dollars