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Duke
Guest
Is there a different method of buffing when it comes to using variable speed buffer? I have all the supplies I need to do a flame job, but I have access only to a single speed buffer.
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TAZ
Guest
No, not really.
If you have a buffer that has a single speed of about 1600-1800, this will be fine.
Although, I like doing my buffing at 1800, then my polishing a 1600.
If you have a buffer that has a single speed of about 1600-1800, this will be fine.
Although, I like doing my buffing at 1800, then my polishing a 1600.
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imported_Allen
Guest
Thanks I thought it was pretty fast for buffing, I am going to sand with 2000 and I haven't bought any buffing compound or glaze. Thanks, I'll post again to let you know how it turns out!
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imported_Allen
Guest
What buffing and polishing compounds can I use after wet sanding the clearcoat?
Also I have a 2500rpm single speed buffer is this too fast?
Thanks for your help
Also I have a 2500rpm single speed buffer is this too fast?
Thanks for your help
2500 is pretty fast.It can be done but I highly discourage it if you haven't done alot of buffing.You'll be wasting alot of material slinging it all over the place and it's really easy to burn the paint,let alone warp a panel like a hood.I use 3M's Finesse It III compound and glaze.Great stuff but it's a little slow cutting if you sand with 1000 or 1200.
I bought a Black&Decker heavy duty one years ago for about $200-250 off one of the tool trucks.SnapOn sold the same thing with a chrome head instead of polished for 400,man they think highly of their name.Makita's are good but expensive,and I hear the Dewalt's are really good and the prices are reasonable.If you're not going to be doing alot of buffing or grinding with it you can step down to a medium duty and save some money and it should still last you a long time.Try the prices at Lowes or Home Depot,they're usually pretty good.
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imported_Allen
Guest
what are some good variable speed buffer/polishers, and where is a good place to get one?
thanks again
thanks again
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capn
Guest
I bought a Makita variable speed that I am VERY happy with at Lowes for $225. I love it!
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Torquewrench
Guest
The old school guys used to just trigger the machine on and off to keep it at a lower rpm when needed. Certainly a pain but if you're stuck with a single speed it's an option. But if you're going to do this kind of work it only makes sense to get a varible speed.