Just bought an orbital buffer

[992door]

What do you mean by an "orbital buffer"? Is it a dual action polisher, or is it a rotary buffer? Do you know how to tell the difference? I only ask because if you don't know how to use a rotary buffer, you can easily cut right through clear coat and paint, while it is virtually impossible to ruin your paint with a dual acion polisher.

The link that tast101 put up has a lot of good info for starting out. You don't need all that stuff, as it depends on the condition of your truck.

Dual action I would not use a rotary buffer because i would ruin the paint no doubt.

 

[AquinoSteven]

In a year after you learn all the in's and out's of the orbital, your gonna wanna move up to the rotary. It takes some learning but you can do sooooooo much more. The only problem is sometimes to rotary is overkill. I need to pic up a DA sometime. Good luck and post some pics.

 

[warrlac]

I second the recommendation of the 7424. You can L-E-A-N on that sucker and it will not burn the paint. I use Zaino products on my black 03 Cobra and black NBS Tahoe...

Purchase a Porter Cable 7424 Dual Action Polisher, it's a varible speed orbital polisher. It's really difficult to cut through the paint and the results you get with it are amazing. I have a 1980 Camaro with original paint and after i polished it people thought i had just painted it. Can't wait for it to warm up here in Canada so i can polish my Hoe.

 

[DTAILS]

If you're using a plain orbital then the best bonnet to use is a micro fiber rather than a terry cloth bonnet. Terry cloth can & will still scratch a freshly clean/polished painted surface.

My shop uses the GEM orbitals for wax applications only ...... these weigh in @ 14 & 16lbs a piece and with the added weight distribution they tend to lend just the right amount of pressure for an even wax application and even a little bit of oxidation removal should there be any.

The bonnets to use are available @ DetailKing.com (best price I've found to date).
http://detailking.com/buffers-and-polishers/gem-orbital-polisher.html

 

[4myfreedom]

are getting snow there?

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Do you know how to upload photos from your iphone by chance?

 

[96redsport]

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[ScottyBoy]

I prefer Adam's polishes and detailing products. Somewhat expensive, but the quality can NOT be beat.