Need advice on rotary polishers...

**Mongoose71** · 06-03-2013, 08:12 PM

After about 26 years of hand polishing all of my vehicles with a lot of elbow greese, I'm finally considering a Rotary polisher or two.

I recently purchased an expensive truck and I'd like to keep it in top shape. I've order a Glaze and Wax from Adam's and a Paint Sealant from Griots. I'm still undecided on the steps to apply each, and if I should apply them to the Graphics of the truck (Ford Raptor).

The thought of applying the three steps by hand is overwhelming. But the thought of damaging the paints finish with wa rotary machine is also just as scary.

In another thread this machine was recommended and its in my price range:

Griots Garage 6 Inch Random Orbital Polisher - NEW 3rd Generation In Stock!

Also, I'm unsure how many and what type pads I should buy.

Thanks for any advice.

**TH3M B0N3Z** · 08-10-2013, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by Mongoose71

After about 26 years of hand polishing all of my vehicles with a lot of elbow greese, I'm finally considering a Rotary polisher or two.

I recently purchased an expensive truck and I'd like to keep it in top shape. I've order a Glaze and Wax from Adam's and a Paint Sealant from Griots. I'm still undecided on the steps to apply each, and if I should apply them to the Graphics of the truck (Ford Raptor).

The thought of applying the three steps by hand is overwhelming. But the thought of damaging the paints finish with wa rotary machine is also just as scary.

In another thread this machine was recommended and its in my price range:

Griots Garage 6 Inch Random Orbital Polisher - NEW 3rd Generation In Stock!

Also, I'm unsure how many and what type pads I should buy.

Thanks for any advice.

The GG6 will be a great choice for your first machine. I have a Porter Cable 7424XP, which is not as powerful as the new GG6, but it works well for me and is a pretty nice go-to machine. If you've never used a rotary, I strongly advise that you do not get one. There's a higher potential for burning and damaging the paint with a rotary than with a DA polisher like the GG6. DA polishers are much safer to use and provide some excellent results.

As far as pads go, I use Lake Country Hydro Tech cyan and tangerine pads (cutting and polishing), and they work really well. They're easy to clean, although they do tend to wear out after a few uses. My very first full car paint correction, which was my own car, the cyan cutting pad held up nicely.

If you have any questions, feel free to PM me or check out the forums. Lots of helpful and friendly people here.

**goodinblack** · 08-10-2013, 10:29 AM

I have Adams glaze. It does not last long imo.

**Evan.J** · 08-10-2013, 10:59 AM

If you have never polished with a rotary then the safest route would be the GG6".

You can achieve a swirl free finish and keep your truck in tip top shape.
I would say just some polishing foam pads and some foam finishing pads.