Just got rotary polisher now I need pads!

[_Alex_D_]

Hi


My mate is an ex valeter and we've brought a rotary between three of us. All we need now is some pads or mops.

Which is better them big sponge mops or 5 inch backing plate and some 6 inch Megs pads.

He wants to do his van which has had sign writing on it. Got some compound that will be strong enough.
I want to just polish my black 172. Not really got swirls. Odd scratch on bonnet and stone chips.

Just need a cheap pad/mop for his van as shine isn't really what he's after and I want a pad/mop that won't create swirls to my paint work. We're on a big of a budget so any suggestions of what to get and where to get it from.

BTW it's the orange silverline rotary.

 

[riz]

from what ive heard practice on a scrap panel or u may burn a hole thru ur 172!!!!

 

[Rich]

Not creating Swirls in the paint with the rotary is as much down to skill finishing down to a perfect finish as it is in pad choice. On Black this is an art in itself and is why most rotary polished cars get holograms in the finish.

Most of the Rotary guys go for the Meauiars Pads for rotary use.

 

[_Alex_D_]

Cheers Rich.

I was thinkin use slowest speed and keep moving around. My mate said they used to use water as well to keep heat down. Think slowest speed is 900 rpm and next 1500.

He seems confident cause he used to do cars everyday but it all still makes me nervous!

Heard applying SRP works much better by machine.

 

[Rich]

I would get over onto detailingworld and read Barzo's rotary guide on there, there should be no need to use water the panels as they should not get to the stage they get that warm.

SRP works lovely by PC thats for sure.

 

[Batman]

i just got my pc today lol girlfriend couldnt keep hold of it on a speed setting of 1! i may let her try and do her own car

 

[Rich]

She liked the random orbital vibrations then ? - novel use of a PC

 

[Batman]

She liked the random orbital vibrations then ? - novel use of a PC

lmao, are the vibrations not as bad when your polishing a panel? unless im gonne be shaking for a month after i use it

 

[Rich]

As long as you center the pad well it is fairly smooth, but it seems some machine's may be smoother than others, bit like buying a french car you get Monday ones and Friday ones.

 

[_Alex_D_]

Ha ha Monday or Friday ones!

Can't seem to get a working link to Barzo's guide. Been on DetailingWorld a fair bit. Heard to use some QD on pad to stop it drying out. Thought might start with Megs #80 on Megs Finishing pad (cream one. ) Then SRP. Does EGP apply ok with machine as well. Heard it does for thin layer.

What sort of speed should I be looking to use?

 

[Rich]

Drop him a PM if you can't find the link sure he will point you in the right direction to it. He is the Rotary master ( when he is no splattering me in the face with it )

Yeah prime the pad first with a spritz of QD. EGP is so thin I still apply that by hand.

 

[_Alex_D_]

Are these any good. Nice and thick.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SMART-REPAIR-...ryZ30923QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Compounding-P...ryZ72201QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

 

[Final Maxim]

unless your wetflatting, the panel wont get hot enough to need water, also itll just create crazy mess

 

[Final Maxim]

Are these any good. Nice and thick.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SMART-REPAIR-...ryZ30923QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Compounding-P...ryZ72201QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

yup, only mop head ive used for the past 7 years

 

[Batman]

i think my car was created on a friday afternoon by a polish worker

 

[Brazo]

Very good article here

http://www.clean-image.co.uk/articles/a-guide-to-rotary-polishing.htm

 

[Rich]

Very good article here

http://www.clean-image.co.uk/articles/a-guide-to-rotary-polishing.htm

Any mention of splatter ?

 

[Brazo]

Very good article here

http://www.clean-image.co.uk/articles/a-guide-to-rotary-polishing.htm

Any mention of splatter ?

Mate I've just bought you a new shirt (with company logo ) So trust me I won't flick my juice over it!!!!

 

[_Alex_D_]

Are these thicker than the Megs:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SONUS-SFX-3-F...ryZ72201QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

and would it fit on normal 5" backing plate. Thought it might have a bit more GIVE since I'm not an expert.

 

[Rich]

Any mention of splatter ?

Mate I've just bought you a new shirt (with company logo ) So trust me I won't flick my juice over it!!!!

PMSL - has it got Kristian on it or as a sewed in name tag ?

 

[_Alex_D_]

I thought his mum wrote his name in the back for him but might be wrong!

 

[_Alex_D_]

Start work with polisher today on van what do you think?
Before:

 

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[_Alex_D_]

After:

 

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[_Alex_D_]

and guess whats gonna be next!

 

[Tigger]

Just got myself one of these polishers too

Will the PC pads that I have fit or can I get a plate?

 

[_Alex_D_]

You'll need a plate. Thing silverline do one, sure seen it one ebay. The PC ones are smaller I think.

 

[Tigger]

How do you find the Silverline for ease of use mate?

Spotted these last night
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polis...m14x2-3-75-rotary-backing-plate/prod_341.html

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing/meguiars-buffing-pads/5-rotary-backing-plate/prod_231.html

Anyone tried them?

 

[_Alex_D_]

The rotary it's great. The silverline pads are crap. Slow start variable speed. All you need really. Got a friend who paid £110 for some other make and it's no better.

 

[Tigger]

Nice one

Would those plates in the links above fit, or even look like they fit? lol

 

[Tigger]

Anyone got a link for good pads for these?

 

[7MAT]

Anyone got a link for good pads for these?

I've got the Meguiar's Solo Rotary Starter Kits in stock.
http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Detailing_Kits.html

The Megs Solo 1 system kit contains the following;

• 1x M8632 Cut & Polish Cream 32 oz
• 1x W6614mm Rotary Backing Plate
• 1x WWHC7 Wool Heavy Cutting Pad
• 1x WWLC7 Wool Light Cutting Pad
• 1x WDFP7 Diamond Foam Polishing Pad
• 1x WDFF7 Diamond Foam Finishing Pad
• FREE Solo System Wall-Chart!
• FREE Solo System Secondary Label!
• FREE Solo System Baseball Cap!

Also the Britemax 6.5" Pro-Finish pads are available this month on a 3 for 2 offer!
http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Britemax_6.5_Foam_Pads.html

 

[The Big Yin]

I used some of the serious performance own brand pads ona rover i did last week and have to say they seem as good as my megs and cyclo ones will buy more when the time comes

 

[Tigger]

Are the Sonus sfx/das pads no good on the rotary?

Or even Lake Country pads?

 

[Rich]

I would go for the Megs pads by rotary.

 

[Tigger]

Cool, I have the above already though ^
the polisher hasnt arrived yet so I don't know if they'd be any good or not?

 

[aceface]

Best pads for rotary are Megs, as rich said.

SFX spot pads are very good, but i would like to try the LC CCS spot ones aswell, as I do like their full size pads.