Why is everyone afraid of rotary polishers? And what's this about not finishing properly?

Just got a Hitachi at a steal of a deal... $40!

Let me start by saying that I had never used a rotary before yesterday. My only experience with polishers has been with a PC 7424XP.

With the Hitachi, I applied Meguiars Ultimate Compound with an Orange CCS pad at 2,000 RPM, and it has been working out brilliantly. No swirls or holograms.

I hear all this hullaballoo about rotary being dangerous/not a good finishing tool/ leaves holograms and swirls/ takes years to learn, but I'm a n00b and am not experiencing any of these things.

Did I just get lucky, or am I missing something here?

Cause rotary "can" burn the paint "easier" than a DA. Rotary "can" be more difficult to control. Rotary "can" leave holograms.

In my opinion, after using almost every product under the sun, a rotary works better on polishes and compounds. Every polish will work with a rotary, but not every polish will work with a DA....my opinion of course.

For me, brands like Sonax, Menzerna, Scholl, all work better via rotary. Sure they work great via DA, but it's the shiiiiz with rotary.

I use my Flex PE-14 just as much as my DA, unlike many who have not touched a rotary after buying a DA.

Lastly, not doubting your results, but 2000 rpm with UC is very ideal hologram conditions; especially on black. UC has lots of oils, you might see the holograms in bright sun after the next wash.

OP - maybe you're just gifted? ;)

How did you inspect your paint after the polishing. Was it in the sun or led light?
The reason i am afraid of the rotary is because if i stay in one spot for too long its very unforgiving

I still use my Makita....yes if you have the skills ..I know I can finish down hologram free...personally I think a rotary makes paint look glossy and leveled reflection than DA...I own 5 various machines and at times will finish down with either the Rupes or Flex

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Originally Posted by hudson2302

How did you inspect your paint after the polishing. Was it in the sun or led light?

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Yeah, I was going to say that too. And what color were you working on?

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Originally Posted by davey g-force

OP - maybe you're just gifted? ;)

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I doubt it. I'm the clumsiest person in the world. :buffing:

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Originally Posted by hudson2302

How did you inspect your paint after the polishing. Was it in the sun or led light?
The reason i am afraid of the rotary is because if i stay in one spot for too long its very unforgiving

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Sunlight.

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Originally Posted by davey g-force

Yeah, I was going to say that too. And what color were you working on?

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BMW Titanium Silver Metallic.