Is a rotary THAT dangerous for a rookie?

[WRAPT C5Z06]

I have an 07 z06 which naturally has a hard clear coat. I don't have much polishing experience. I would like the quickest and most effective polisher for my application. I'm considering the Flex, but should I take the plunge and buy a Makita 9227? I would practice on a beater. Can I get very close results with the Flex, and have more peace of mind?

[WRAPT C5Z06]

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[AeroCleanse]

I was afraid of the rotary for a long time, but then I used it. Its nowhere near as hard people claim it is. If your starting out with one, the wool pad I find is easier to use than a foam pad to start with.

[rwisejr]

The flex will get the job done almost as fast as a Rotary .Depending on the condition of the paint. It is a a hybrid .As it is actually a rotary and a random orbital married together.So you get the best of both worlds.Hence it being safer than a rotary .But iy still can do damage .Unless you are planning on doing an xtreme amount of cars.You will be well served by that unit. Just figure out your preffered polishes and pads .Then you will be well on your way

[WRAPT C5Z06]

But it still can do damage .
Can't Griot's 6" ROP. PC 7224 XP, Meguiars G110v2 do damage as well? Just trying to see where you're coming from with that comment. :xyxthumbs:

[loudog2]

Anything can do damage if your an idiot. Just be smart and you'll be fine with them all.

[rwisejr]

Can't Griot's 6" ROP. PC 7224 XP, Meguiars G110v2 do damage as well? Just trying to see where you're coming from with that comment. :xyxthumbs:

You can do damage with any tool period. Some are just easier than others to accomplish that . You should respect the tool and not fear it.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Anything can do damage if your an idiot. Just be smart and you'll be fine with them all.
Exactly my thoughts. People tend to think that any DA is 100% paint safe, and that's just not the case.

[loudog2]

Exactly my thoughts. People tend to think that any DA is 100% paint safe, and that's just not the case.
DA's are espeacially dangerous on hot plastic bumpers(paint bunching up from burn). People think it can't hurt it, but it can. There are several posts on here of that happening. It mostly comes down to user error, and not using common sense.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

using common sense.
I have that covered! Im the MAN

[MikeyC]

Exactly my thoughts. People tend to think that any DA is 100% paint safe, and that's just not the case.

A lot of people used to say the only way you could damage paint with a PC7424 was if you dropped the machine on your car. Then I saw a friend take one to his car with a 4" orange (maybe even yellow) pad and Menz Powergloss. He was happily smoking away on his cigarette and then poof! He burned right through the paint. Oops! :buffing:

It just goes to show you that you can do damage with any tool. It just depends on how dumb you want to get.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Informative answers fellas. :props:

[smooth72]

If using a rotary it is even more important to tape edges and corners.

[feslope]

Is a rotary THAT dangerous for a rookie?

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Is a rotary THAT dangerous for a rookie?
:)