power buffer
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Safety Car
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power buffer
I haven't used a power buffer for a wax n' shine yet, but I was wondering how these units might have worked out for those who have .. ? .. Seems with all the peaked edges on the midyears the use of a power buffer might carry some risk of burning through the paint . ? .. All $.02's welcome .. Thanks ..
mrg
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From: Gold Coast Queensland Australia
Re: power buffer (mrg)
mrg,
I would NOT recommend the use of a high speed buff just for waxing or regular polishing if you haven't experience with one.
It is real easy to burn the paint and then it's off to the painters.
It's different if you have just shot some fresh lacquer and it needs compound cutting and buffing as that would take forever without the power buff, and if you do burn it then you are probably still in the paintshop or at least you have the gear to repaint it.
If doing it by hand seems like too much work then I would suggest the slower machine polishers that are common in auto parts stores. The type that usualy has two handles.
Make no mistake, a high speed buff will burn a hole through that fresh paint before you've had a chance to think about it, not to mention the possibility of it catching under some of the trim.
Good Luck,
Mark.
I would NOT recommend the use of a high speed buff just for waxing or regular polishing if you haven't experience with one.
It is real easy to burn the paint and then it's off to the painters.
It's different if you have just shot some fresh lacquer and it needs compound cutting and buffing as that would take forever without the power buff, and if you do burn it then you are probably still in the paintshop or at least you have the gear to repaint it.
If doing it by hand seems like too much work then I would suggest the slower machine polishers that are common in auto parts stores. The type that usualy has two handles.
Make no mistake, a high speed buff will burn a hole through that fresh paint before you've had a chance to think about it, not to mention the possibility of it catching under some of the trim.
Good Luck,
Mark.
Melting Slicks
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From: The Garden Spot of the Garden State
Re: power buffer (mrg)
...yup, you have to be careful...i saw a 12 inch patch of clear coat/color coat buffed right off a newly painted car....$1K to repair....just like any power tool, less applied power is better and don't lean into the work, let the buffing pad do the work...the body panel edges are NOT that susceptible if you go easy
Racer
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From: Azusa, Cal.
Re: power buffer (mrg)
I have a power buffer because I had three freshly painted cars of mine and needed to buff them out. Also had a 57 Chev that sat in the open dessert for two years that needed buffing. If I did not have those tasks to do I would have not bought a buffer. For just keeping a Vette up I would stick to doing by hand. Wash when needed, polish every 6 months and wax every two months will keep most Vettes looking pretty good and also protect them.
Safety Car
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Re: power buffer (Mel Foye)
The thought of a power buffer makes my skin crawl............... i'm sure in the hands of someone that has aquired the touch (after screwing up some good paint jobs in the learning process) it's ok.
No offense to anyone. I've just seen way to many paints jobs ruined by them.
No offense to anyone. I've just seen way to many paints jobs ruined by them.
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Re: power buffer (Kid_Again)
Ok ... Point taken ... ... Come to think of it, I did see a Turtle Wax buffer at the auto parts store .. That's what piqued my inerest.. :D ..
Thanks guys ..
mrg
