Is this a bad idea??

[dlt21]

I am expecting delivery tomorrow of some 4" pads to use with my cordless drill.

After reading many posts I get the feeling this was not such a good idea. My Skil drill has a max of 700 rpm so not really strong.

My questions are twofold :

Can I do much harm at that speed

Can I accomplish any type of swirl removal correction at that speed

1 of Orange VC Light Cutting Foam 4" Pad
1 of Gray VC Finishing Foam 4" Pad
1 of Yellow VC Cutting Foam 4" Pad
1 of 2-3/4 Velcro Backing Plate

[cnfowler]

Well, it would beat doing it by hand. However, your cordless isn't going to last to do the whole vehicle.

I haven't used a cordless drill at 700 rpms to buff out a car, but if one can remove defects by hand, I don't see why you couldn't do the same at 700 rpms. And at that speed with 4" pads, I wouldn't be too concerned with damaging the paint. Remember, 700 rpms is what the tool is rated at unloaded. Once you add a 4" pad and some pressure, you'll probably be lucky to get 500 rpms out of it.

Colin

[Rsurfer]

If you have 1 or 2 panels then maybe. If you are trying to correct the whole car then forget it. You would better off correcting by hand. Not an easy job so save up and get a pc.

[dlt21]

thinking hood and trunk areas at first

[Rsurfer]

thinking hood and trunk areas at first

Forget the drill on a large area. It will be hard to control and you will get an uneven finish. What color is your car, make, and condition?

[dlt21]

Audi a4 conv. 2006
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[ICEMAN]

a drill and small pads is nice to use in small areas, like in small spots around emblems like on a trunk or quarter panels. and headlights.

[sullysdetailing]

Save your money and get a PC

[Rsurfer]

Audi a4 conv. 2006
See pics

Flickr: dlt21's Photostream

Nice ride, get at least a pc or if you can afford it, get a Flex. Using a drill to polish the whole car is like cutting your back yard with a pair of sissors.