go a buffer what accessories do i need
10-17-2006, 03:02 PM
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go a buffer what accessories do i need my father inlaw let me borrow his buffer and i need to know what products i need to buff my car. also are there any good writes ups about buffing vehicles. btw i got a milwalki (sp?) 7 1/2 inch buffer
10-17-2006, 05:31 PM
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I'm going to assume that since you are looking for articles on how to buff a car, you have never done it before. I'm also going to assume that the polisher you got your hands on is a full rotary machine (it spins the pad at a decent rate of speed).
I'll give you a little advice - and please, take it or leave it. If you've never used one before, practice on a car that you don't care about. They can get away from you if you aren't careful, and you could end up needing a repaint because of it. I have a full rotary machine, but I've only used it twice as I also have the venerable Porter Cable 7424 (it just jiggles while it wiggles) - it sees the majority of the action, and is damn near idiot proof.
If you are looking for accessories, I get a lot of my stuff from Classic Motoring Accessories. A quick jaunt around on autopia.org would also reveal some good information.
I'll give you a little advice - and please, take it or leave it. If you've never used one before, practice on a car that you don't care about. They can get away from you if you aren't careful, and you could end up needing a repaint because of it. I have a full rotary machine, but I've only used it twice as I also have the venerable Porter Cable 7424 (it just jiggles while it wiggles) - it sees the majority of the action, and is damn near idiot proof.
If you are looking for accessories, I get a lot of my stuff from Classic Motoring Accessories. A quick jaunt around on autopia.org would also reveal some good information.
10-17-2006, 06:11 PM
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www.properautocare.com just ordered their $300 reference shine kit and cant say enough about it. the portercable is so easy to use and the kit comes with everything you could possibly need. i thought my paint was in perfect condition until i used their stuff....highly recommended, a lot of info and write ups also!!
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if this is your first time using a rotary, and you are planning on doing your car, I would recommend not plugging the machine in, and just using it as a big handle for the foam applicator.
Seriously.. if you want to learn how to use it, go to a junkyard, buy an old hood, and practice on it, a lot, prior to using it on a real car .. find someone you know that has experience with one, and have them show you ..
you can burn your paint in less than 10 seconds, and before you even notice a problem, if you don't know what you are doing ..
as for supplies.. you can check out ADS, meg's online, autopia.org or several others ..
Seriously.. if you want to learn how to use it, go to a junkyard, buy an old hood, and practice on it, a lot, prior to using it on a real car .. find someone you know that has experience with one, and have them show you ..
you can burn your paint in less than 10 seconds, and before you even notice a problem, if you don't know what you are doing ..
as for supplies.. you can check out ADS, meg's online, autopia.org or several others ..
That's about as good a description as it needs 