Rotary vs DA

[dcjredline]

1. Any one ever used a rotary for years then went to DA?

2. If so will / have you ever gone back to the rotary and why?

Reason I ask is that I bought the 6.5" pads incase I ever feel the need to use the rotary on something (IE: cant get out a swirl with DA or something like that). I know what I can and cant do with a rotary but not familiar with how well the DA will work compared. Just kinda nervous it wont be as good (strong cutting).

[Vegas Transplant]

What did you do...sell your rotary?


Here is what was waiting for me today when I got home!! mmmmmm

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1545/2012-10-01_20_37_51.jpg (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/50369)

Kinda bummed cause after I ordered the 6.5" pads for my DA I read the post about most people using 5.5" I hope this wont be a huge problem?? I ordered a 6" backing pad for my rotary so I could use the same pads between machines (at the time it was for incase I ever got a DA) Now when I get the DA I am not sure I will ever even GO BACK to a rotary.


Yes you will...as each tool has a place in detailing.
Even if it's no more than cutting/rotary and polish/finish with DA.
You will be disappointed with 6.5's on a da. :cry:

OAN: what were you spinning on the wheel? 7" or 8" ?

[c5errr]

the first machine i used was rotary but it was rental for one day for 4BHD its like 10$

1-and IMO using a rotary will give you a headache because when ever u put it flat to the paint it will hump and jump on you

2-that never happens to DA

1- the rotary has way way more power to cut than DA but still with good technique u can achieve perfect results

2- DA has less power and its not direct drive tool but when ever u feel like u cant get the swirls out put it in speed 6 and see whats gonna happen - i usually use speed 5 and speed 6 is way more powerfull

if u want the perfect tool its either (flex 3401 forced DA) or (makita BO6040 and this can be used as normal DA or forced DA) the best of both worlds

since i bought my porter cable 7424 XP i fell in love with it way easier than rotary

[TOFAST4U2C]

Being new to this machine polishing world, I have both and use the Makita rotary for the very badly oxidized paints or the correction stage and the PC DA for the finishing work. Has been working out for me so far.

[BobbyG]

I grew up BDAP...Before Dual Action Polisher......:laughing:

Rotary machines were the only game in town when I started so this was the tool of choice. With a little patience and practice outstanding results can be obtained but you do need to exercise a bit of caution.

Dual action polishers are a great invention but they don't entirely replace the rotary. Dual action polishers are no where near as aggressive and take much longer to perform the same amount of work.

That said, the dual action polisher's learning curve is mush shorter and easier to learn and become proficient without fear of inflecting damage to the finish.

The rotary and dual action polisher have it's place in detailing and if you've never used a rotary I really recommend you give one a try.....:props:

[dcjredline]

1. Thanks every one!!!!
2. I didnt sell my rotary (I bought 6.5" pads for it thinking Id never get a DA but just incase I ever did I could still get away with them on it)
3. I use 7.5" on my rotary normally. Im hoping the GG DA will be ok with the 6.5s!! UGH I dont want to spend another $50 on the 6 pack of 5.5 and ANOTHER backing plate.

[dcjredline]

Thanks Bobby, I am pretty darn good at a Rotary and just wondering if the $130 I spent on a DA is just a waste since I have become good with the rotary or am I going to fall in love wtih the DA even though.

I will see but I was just curious what everyone elses thoughts / experiances were.

BDAP!!! LOL Me too.

[dad07]

I grew up BDAP...Before Dual Action Polisher......:laughing:

Rotary machines were the only game in town when I started so this was the tool of choice. With a little patience and practice outstanding results can be obtained but you do need to exercise a bit of caution.

Dual action polishers are a great invention but they don't entirely replace the rotary. Dual action polishers are no where near as aggressive and take much longer to perform the same amount of work.

That said, the dual action polisher's learning curve is mush shorter and easier to learn and become proficient without fear of inflecting damage to the finish.

The rotary and dual action polisher have it's place in detailing and if you've never used a rotary I really recommend you give one a try.....:props:


:whs: and is it just me Bobby or did those rotarys back then feel like a 100lbs :laughing:

[BobbyG]

:whs: and is it just me Bobby or did those rotarys back then feel like a 100lbs :laughing:

Tim, you got that right!!

Here's a stroll down memory lane, I still have my first rotary and it works to this day....

A couple of hours with this machine and you've got one heck of a workout!! :laughing:

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/Detailing/Machine_01.jpg


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/Detailing/Machine_02.jpg


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/Detailing/Machine_06.jpg

Oops, almost forgot. I bought this in 1968......man that hurt!..

[luv a shine]

i use a Flex rotory for wool and a flex DA for foam and a GG6 DA for mircofiber.

[dad07]

Tim, you got that right!!

Here's a stroll down memory lane, I still have my first rotary and it works to this day....

A couple of hours with this machine and you've got one heck of a workout!! :laughing:

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/Detailing/Machine_01.jpg


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/Detailing/Machine_02.jpg


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/Detailing/Machine_06.jpg

Oops, almost forgot. I bought this in 1968......man that hurt!..


Very cool Bobby.....If I remember right......the first rotary I used was a IR sander used as a buffer. I think I was around 12 years old when it was placed in my hands!