S2K
08-23-2014, 08:50 PM
I was just reading a thread in a car forum I am on and it started out about PPF and Opti-Coat then turned more into polishing. Well this guy started posting about wanting a rotary and I just thought it was funny. Here's what he said:
Should I just get a rotary instead of an entry DA? All I read about is lack of power from DAs and I am sure that will dissapoint me after the 1st car I use it on and I'll end up wanting more power quickly. I'm not incompetent (I think lol) and have read and watched many many many videos and articles on how to use a rotary correctly and also using the correct pads, product and technique/arm speed. It would be hard to burn or ruin paint with the proper pads, proper polishes and sufficient arm speed and technique imo. Also, intricate edging will be much easier, precise and nicer with a rotary.
I just honestly feel I'll regret buying a weak DA, when I could've bought a rotary for roughly the same price (with better tank build quality to boot from a classic rotary...instead of a china/plastic built griots). Lastly, the rotary will be much smoother and quieter and comfortable, than a DA (which will jiggle your hand numb after an hour lol).
I'll get a rotary. It's something I've always wanted since the 90s - a true direct drive high speed machine and not a gimmick'y da. Tried a cheapy orbital a couple years ago...ended up not using it and did a truck entirely by hand instead because the orbital sucked so bad and was so weak and just felt like all it did was vibrate.
I honestly think(and have also read many times) the hype and rumors of the dangers and difficulties of using a rotary have been blown out of proportion through the years more and more, to a point where new people are scared of rotaries and get a DA instead. Yes, I read DA are good...but mostly from people that haven't used anything else. Then those people get rid of the PC and get a GG and love its' more powerful motor and doesn't bog down as easy (well...if you dislike "bogging" then y not just get a direct drive machine, no?). And many others, after their first polish job with the DA, they get tired of its' weakness already and upgrade and go for a true rotary and say they wish they went with the rotary from the beginning.
More Power!!!! It's always better, right?
Should I just get a rotary instead of an entry DA? All I read about is lack of power from DAs and I am sure that will dissapoint me after the 1st car I use it on and I'll end up wanting more power quickly. I'm not incompetent (I think lol) and have read and watched many many many videos and articles on how to use a rotary correctly and also using the correct pads, product and technique/arm speed. It would be hard to burn or ruin paint with the proper pads, proper polishes and sufficient arm speed and technique imo. Also, intricate edging will be much easier, precise and nicer with a rotary.
I just honestly feel I'll regret buying a weak DA, when I could've bought a rotary for roughly the same price (with better tank build quality to boot from a classic rotary...instead of a china/plastic built griots). Lastly, the rotary will be much smoother and quieter and comfortable, than a DA (which will jiggle your hand numb after an hour lol).
I'll get a rotary. It's something I've always wanted since the 90s - a true direct drive high speed machine and not a gimmick'y da. Tried a cheapy orbital a couple years ago...ended up not using it and did a truck entirely by hand instead because the orbital sucked so bad and was so weak and just felt like all it did was vibrate.
I honestly think(and have also read many times) the hype and rumors of the dangers and difficulties of using a rotary have been blown out of proportion through the years more and more, to a point where new people are scared of rotaries and get a DA instead. Yes, I read DA are good...but mostly from people that haven't used anything else. Then those people get rid of the PC and get a GG and love its' more powerful motor and doesn't bog down as easy (well...if you dislike "bogging" then y not just get a direct drive machine, no?). And many others, after their first polish job with the DA, they get tired of its' weakness already and upgrade and go for a true rotary and say they wish they went with the rotary from the beginning.
More Power!!!! It's always better, right?