Using an Orbital buffer. Questions.
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
Using an Orbital buffer. Questions.
I have a question, I was going through the garage and found that my son has an orbital buffer and I asked him how it works and his reply was he never used it, It doesn't have any instructions and I was wondering what to use with it and the correct steps in doing so, I figure seeing that we have one why not give it a try.
What are the do's and dont's using a buffer?
Thanks in advance.
Bill K
What are the do's and dont's using a buffer?
Thanks in advance.
Bill K
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There are many advantages to using an orbital buffer, but first tell us what kind you have, besides orbital, is it a variable speed buffer or what?
What is the brand?
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
It is a Craftsman polisher/buffer, It is a single speed unit.
10 in. buffer/polisher with 3 pc. foam bonnet. Rear handle with full front contour and lock-on button. 3 terry-cloth, 3 applicator, 1 polishing bonnet. 1 hand applicator pad, 5 gal. bucket w/wrap.
Speed Range OPM: 2800 opm
Here is the unit.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00910723000P
10 in. buffer/polisher with 3 pc. foam bonnet. Rear handle with full front contour and lock-on button. 3 terry-cloth, 3 applicator, 1 polishing bonnet. 1 hand applicator pad, 5 gal. bucket w/wrap.
Speed Range OPM: 2800 opm
Here is the unit.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00910723000P
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
Bill,
I'm new to this stuff myself... however, I found a nice guide on AutoGeek's website that could probably give you some basic (and advanced?) pointers on orbital buffer use. See if this helps ya...
http://www.autogeek.net/dual-action-polisher.html
another fantastic guide was put together by our own Junkman, who made some videos that I think everyone should watch!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2015324
I'm new to this stuff myself... however, I found a nice guide on AutoGeek's website that could probably give you some basic (and advanced?) pointers on orbital buffer use. See if this helps ya...
http://www.autogeek.net/dual-action-polisher.html
another fantastic guide was put together by our own Junkman, who made some videos that I think everyone should watch!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2015324
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It is a Craftsman polisher/buffer, It is a single speed unit.
10 in. buffer/polisher with 3 pc. foam bonnet. Rear handle with full front contour and lock-on button. 3 terry-cloth, 3 applicator, 1 polishing bonnet. 1 hand applicator pad, 5 gal. bucket w/wrap.
Speed Range OPM: 2800 opm
Here is the unit.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00910723000P
10 in. buffer/polisher with 3 pc. foam bonnet. Rear handle with full front contour and lock-on button. 3 terry-cloth, 3 applicator, 1 polishing bonnet. 1 hand applicator pad, 5 gal. bucket w/wrap.
Speed Range OPM: 2800 opm
Here is the unit.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00910723000P
these units are not speed adjustible and dont have enough power for any real polishing ability. Best used to remove wax only. A PC is much more valuable and offers all the things this one wont. Tread carefully...
