Recommendation on DA Polishers

[cleantechwa]

Yes you can buy multiple different sizes of backing plates for a rotary. I use a 3 inch and a 6 inch. Flex makes damn good machines. If your looking to purchase a rotary i would go the flex route. Amoung many other reasons the big noticable difference is the wieght...they are pounds lighter than other brands.

Like i said b4, just get some junk panels to practice on so you can get a feel for it. Also when buffing...a lil tip...check the panel for how hot your making it. Heat is one main reason of how you burn through the clear. Edges of panels is another area to not spend to much time.

Just look up mike phillips as he has countless videos and threads on how to use a rotary machine. It will no doubt help you out when learning the rotary. I know it helped me, as i had nobody else teach me the ways of it

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Thank you!

[Rsurfer]

I honestly haven’t used rotary polisher yet. So no experience at all? :-(

Then practice on an old panel or with all the new long throws and microfiber/wool pads and good cutting compounds..do you really need a rotary? I was taught using a rotary (orbitals didn't exist), but more often than none, reach for my Rupes 15.

[Coatingsarecrack]

Would go 15mm or force driven DA. I would convert your torque to a permanent 3” and have helper attack the smaller curved parts that need it.


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[cleantechwa]

Would go 15mm or force driven DA. I would convert your torque to a permanent 3” and have helper attack the smaller curved parts that need it.


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I am leaning towards Force drive DA....may be next one i can level up to rotary...yes being a chicken...i can do Rupes or Flex

[cleantechwa]

Any preference between Flex 3401 and Rupes LK900E?

[Rsurfer]

Any preference between Flex 3401 and Rupes LK900E?

The Rupes comes with a 5 and 6 inch backing plate.

[cleantechwa]

The Rules comes with a 5 and 6 inch backing plate.

hah! where? on autogeek it comes only with one? even on carsupplieswarehouse too

[Rsurfer]

hah! where? on autogeek it comes only with one? even on carsupplieswarehouse too

Took a picture of the box which shows two backing plates, but for some reason it won't let me post.

[Rsurfer]

hah! where? on autogeek it comes only with one? even on carsupplieswarehouse too

Here you go at AG store.
RUPES BigFoot LK 900E Mille Gear Driven Polisher

[cleantechwa]

RUPES BigFoot LK 900E Mille Gear Driven Polisher

Thanks Bud! i will be $500 poorer! in an hour.