Newbie polishing questions...using what I already have...
07-14-2015, 06:57 PM
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Newbie polishing questions...using what I already have...
In a few days (after I let my clear coat cure) I will be wet sanding and polishing my targa top.
Has anyone used a random orbital sander with some sort of polishing attachment to get this kind of work done? I ask because I have a 5" ROS from Harbor Freight and I was hoping I could use that somehow for the polishing end of the job. Looking for some advice as to what to use from a pad/attachment standpoint (it's a hook/loop unit)...also from some general direction on how to polish and buff.
I don't want to go out and put $$$ into polishing equipment that I would probably never use again.
If there is no good way to use what I have then I'll be doing it by hand...which brings up another question: if I DO end up going by hand should I polish in straight lines or in a circular motion like a buffer would? Does it really matter?
I'm pretty much a newbie when it comes to doing this kind of work so any input would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Has anyone used a random orbital sander with some sort of polishing attachment to get this kind of work done? I ask because I have a 5" ROS from Harbor Freight and I was hoping I could use that somehow for the polishing end of the job. Looking for some advice as to what to use from a pad/attachment standpoint (it's a hook/loop unit)...also from some general direction on how to polish and buff.
I don't want to go out and put $$$ into polishing equipment that I would probably never use again.
If there is no good way to use what I have then I'll be doing it by hand...which brings up another question: if I DO end up going by hand should I polish in straight lines or in a circular motion like a buffer would? Does it really matter?
I'm pretty much a newbie when it comes to doing this kind of work so any input would be appreciated.
Thanks!
07-14-2015, 08:20 PM
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In a few days (after I let my clear coat cure) I will be wet sanding and polishing my targa top.
Has anyone used a random orbital sander with some sort of polishing attachment to get this kind of work done? I ask because I have a 5" ROS from Harbor Freight and I was hoping I could use that somehow for the polishing end of the job. Looking for some advice as to what to use from a pad/attachment standpoint (it's a hook/loop unit)...also from some general direction on how to polish and buff.
I don't want to go out and put $$$ into polishing equipment that I would probably never use again.
If there is no good way to use what I have then I'll be doing it by hand...which brings up another question: if I DO end up going by hand should I polish in straight lines or in a circular motion like a buffer would? Does it really matter?
I'm pretty much a newbie when it comes to doing this kind of work so any input would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Has anyone used a random orbital sander with some sort of polishing attachment to get this kind of work done? I ask because I have a 5" ROS from Harbor Freight and I was hoping I could use that somehow for the polishing end of the job. Looking for some advice as to what to use from a pad/attachment standpoint (it's a hook/loop unit)...also from some general direction on how to polish and buff.
I don't want to go out and put $$$ into polishing equipment that I would probably never use again.
If there is no good way to use what I have then I'll be doing it by hand...which brings up another question: if I DO end up going by hand should I polish in straight lines or in a circular motion like a buffer would? Does it really matter?
I'm pretty much a newbie when it comes to doing this kind of work so any input would be appreciated.
Thanks!
I would highly suggest reviewing the areas on our forum in relation to Mike Phillips and Wet-sanding and polishing. If you cannot find specific advice, please consider posting. Mike Phillips is highly regarded as one of the best in the industry.
07-15-2015, 05:40 PM
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I would highly suggest reviewing the areas on our forum in relation to Mike Phillips and Wet-sanding and polishing. If you cannot find specific advice, please consider posting. Mike Phillips is highly regarded as one of the best in the industry.
I would highly suggest reviewing the areas on our forum in relation to Mike Phillips and Wet-sanding and polishing. If you cannot find specific advice, please consider posting. Mike Phillips is highly regarded as one of the best in the industry.
AG forums will give you alot of info as well as their videos...