Is there a "How to" on circular polishers?

[Rhudeboye]

I plan on using my CP for some stubborn water damage. Using compound with my GG and a orange pad on speed 6 just isn't getting them out.

I would like to "see" a how to rather then read one as the movement and technique is easier understood.

[jpegs13]

Put this in your favorites, it's "how to's" for everything
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...-phillips.html

[Rhudeboye]

Thanks John
Thats exactly where I was looking but I dont see a "how to video" for Rotary/circular. The Videos are mostly PC with a few cyclo and flex videos.

If anyone see's a rotary pls reply w/ the direct link.

[Mike Phillips]

We have shot a video on how to use a rotary buffer as part of a video on how to damp-sand but it's still in editing.

There are a few videos around on using a rotary buffer just do a YouTube search.

I made one back in 2006 that's 3.5 hours long but it was never released. It was probably the most comprehensive video I've ever been a part of but at this time it's out dated so it will never go into production.


We had a class here last weekend where we demonstrated how to sand and then use a rotary buffer to remove sanding marks and polish to a high gloss, these technique you would use whether you sanded or not...


Pictures and Comments from April 24th Damp Sanding and Machine Polishing Class


Machine Damp Sanding using a 3M Air-powered DA Sander




Removing sanding marks using a rotary buffer

[Rhudeboye]

Thanks Mike. I gotta get to one of those classes.

I found a couple of Youtube vids
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wqplfy0x_8&feature=related]YouTube - JRs Auto Detailing Power Polishing - SLK 350[/video]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gsJdSdC_Q8&NR=1]YouTube - Clean Dean Auto Detailing Buffing Demo[/video]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLdbJpjIssU&feature=related]YouTube - Mythbusting T-cutting on the Metabo[/video]

Outside of the 2nd vid they do little teaching.

Q- Should I hold the pad flat or keep it angled so as to have more control.

[jpegs13]

Thanks Mike. I gotta get to one of those classes.


Q- Should I hold the pad flat or keep it angled so as to have more control.

Keep the pad flat for more control

[AdrenalineJunky]

Polishing Principles DVD by Phillips, is basically a 1 on 1 instruction. I was hesitant to try buffing/polishing myself and thought it might be better left to a professional. The DVD does an excellent job of walking through the essentials, and leaving you feel confident in trying it yourself. Highly recommend spending the $10 +/-.

[Rhudeboye]

Thanks for the DVD tip.

One of the Utube videos showed the guy only using the edge of a wht foam pad. The comment was made that this allows better control as flat will get more traction and pull harder.

Makes sense to me but I have seen both in diff videos