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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?
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Re: Why is everyone afraid of rotary polishers? And what's this about not finishing properly?
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.
There is vast amounts of knowledge at your fingertips, use Google, Youtube, and the search button.
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Re: Why is everyone afraid of rotary polishers? And what's this about not finishing properly?
OP - maybe you're just gifted?
Originally Posted by Jason Rose
I am cursed for life because I can never look at beautiful paint without seeing the defects
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Re: Why is everyone afraid of rotary polishers? And what's this about not finishing properly?
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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Re: Why is everyone afraid of rotary polishers? And what's this about not finishing properly?
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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Re: Why is everyone afraid of rotary polishers? And what's this about not finishing properly?
Originally Posted by hudson2302
How did you inspect your paint after the polishing. Was it in the sun or led light?
Yeah, I was going to say that too. And what color were you working on?
Originally Posted by Jason Rose
I am cursed for life because I can never look at beautiful paint without seeing the defects
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Re: Why is everyone afraid of rotary polishers? And what's this about not finishing properly?
Originally Posted by davey g-force
OP - maybe you're just gifted?
I doubt it. I'm the clumsiest person in the world.
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Re: Why is everyone afraid of rotary polishers? And what's this about not finishing properly?
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
Sunlight.
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Re: Why is everyone afraid of rotary polishers? And what's this about not finishing properly?
Originally Posted by davey g-force
Yeah, I was going to say that too. And what color were you working on?
BMW Titanium Silver Metallic.
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