That other guy named Ed and DVs CRII build

[Double Venom]

Ed,
Never used a polisher/buffer like the one you have listed. #1, Gatriot's name immediately makes my nose twitch, Nothing that they have that I know of isn't very pricey. Not that it isn't good stuff, but they do get a price for their items. ?

Awful small ???? Dual orbital? Might be fantastic for "Glazing" but I don't think I would buff or polish with one from a "scraped/planed start!". Like to try it though.

Brake bleeder looks interesting-very interesting. Need to know if that would work. If it does that would be great for a ONE man shop,
DV

[Hray]

Capteddie: Great looking tool, if you have not used these types of tools before I would suggest you practice on a couple of other cars, not your cobra. Learn what the machine will do under differenct situations. That machine looks to have some high speeds with it. Be careful on edges and jambs. The good thing is it is orbital, that can save the novice from serious mistakes as compared to a straight circular machine.

have fun with it and get back to me. I also love tools but have never used a orbital polisher. I have several old fashioned circular types. I think I like my air buffer the best. that can get right down to nearly zero rpms for edges and jambs. But, if we have a better mouse trap here let me know, I would try anything at least once. I have seen lots of versions of these orbitals but never bought one yet.

I do have one of those 2000/4000 grit orbital DA's that I use to get rid of orange peel. i do love that one.

Ray

[capteddie]

Originally Posted by Double Venom

Awful small ???? Dual orbital? Might be fantastic for "Glazing" but I don't think I would buff or polish with one from a "scraped/planed start!". Like to try it though.

Ok well... All my searches for orbital buffers are not coming back with anything great. I get a lot of no name $40 to $60 buffers, but not sure if thats what I should use.

Remember I was looking for something that could do a good job at taking lite scratches or swirl marks out. I'm not looking for something to use from " scraped/planed"

Originally Posted by Double Venom

Brake bleeder looks interesting-very interesting. Need to know if that would work. If it does that would be great for a ONE man shop,
DV

Well I report in after I get it and try it out. Looks promising!!!

[Hray]

Capt: What you got there is fine, I am sure a very good tool. I do know several guys that buff show quality cars with that type of machine. and for the novice I would recommend that machine it will be very forgiving.

'Plus you can get different results with different pads, different foams, different chemicals that you will use with it.

Once I have my cars 'done', i very rarely use another machine on them, I mainly use spray and wipes just to keep them looking good. Once in a while on new paint jobs the clearcoat will sort of haze over, just look a little cloudy.

That machine will assist greatly with removing that haze and take out very fine up to medium swirl marks or dust scratches.

My only caution meant for you to find a old ozidized car, get some cutting compound, polishing compound, finale glazing compound. Use them with three different foam pads and just learn what the machine will do and how much pressure and what the speed is to use it.

I think there are several on line videos available on how to do this type of thing.

You will be just fine with it. Just do not throw some chemical on the car, grab the machine and go to work without first practicing on something that is not so important.

Ray