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| jeffdon |
 May 26 2010, 08:50 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,094 Joined: 24-October 06 From: oakland, ca Member No.: 7,087 Region Association: None  |
Can you use a DA to cut and buff clear coat with the proper bonnet/pad?
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| jasons |
May 26 2010, 08:55 AM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,011 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
My guess is a DA is too fast with no way to properly set the RPMs. I have a cheap variable speed buffer from Harbor Freight, and a good adapter and pads from an autobody place.
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| underthetire |
May 26 2010, 08:59 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
I always cut by hand, it's not like these cars are very big. I have the variable speed buffer as well, works just fine.
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| jeffdon |
May 26 2010, 09:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,094 Joined: 24-October 06 From: oakland, ca Member No.: 7,087 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(jasons @ May 26 2010, 07:55 AM)  My guess is a DA is too fast with no way to properly set the RPMs. I have a cheap variable speed buffer from Harbor Freight, and a good adapter and pads from an autobody place. I can adjust speed on mine, but then I do admit to a tendency to hit the knob with my knuckle and kick the speed up or down. |
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| jeffdon |
May 26 2010, 09:19 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,094 Joined: 24-October 06 From: oakland, ca Member No.: 7,087 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(underthetire @ May 26 2010, 07:59 AM) I always cut by hand, it's not like these cars are very big. I have the variable speed buffer as well, works just fine. Been thinking that too. Plus, less apt to burn through the paint, and I will develop popeye forearms. |
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| sww914 |
May 26 2010, 09:38 AM
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Yes. Pads are available to polish with the DA set to circular. Most guys only use it for small spots, it's way too slow and not enough power and it's more likely to burn through because you have less control without a side handle. 1500g 2000g even 3000g sandpaper is available for the DA to colorsand. Don't bother, it does more harm than good. Just wet sand it like everyone else.
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| jeffdon |
May 26 2010, 09:53 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,094 Joined: 24-October 06 From: oakland, ca Member No.: 7,087 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(sww914 @ May 26 2010, 08:38 AM) Yes. Pads are available to polish with the DA set to circular. Most guys only use it for small spots, it's way too slow and not enough power and it's more likely to burn through because you have less control without a side handle. 1500g 2000g even 3000g sandpaper is available for the DA to colorsand. Don't bother, it does more harm than good. Just wet sand it like everyone else. I was thinking more about the buffing than the wet sanding. Actually, I rather like wet sanding by hand in the final stages. something about it is very satisfying. |
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| fat73 |
May 26 2010, 08:02 PM
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W9R1 Group: Members Posts: 244 Joined: 7-May 05 From: tampa,fl Member No.: 4,043 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(jeffdon @ May 26 2010, 06:50 AM) Can you use a DA to cut and buff clear coat with the proper bonnet/pad? I have used a bunch of 'em to buff out paint and this one is the best I've used. Just bought a Shurhold Dual Action Polisher one to polish out the new Dupont Black base/clear on my windshield frame and top with the pro-polish pad and the 3M II compound. Makes quick work out of waxing/buffing too. Lightweight, easy to handle. http://shurhold.com/auto/dual-action-polisher my pix here: http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2010987710076795939WTVWre Eventually the rest of the car will be black (maybe some stripes-can't decide) but I had a cracked windshield and the time to strip the paint from around the windshield frame was when the windshield was out. Had a previously painted top (from 1 of the handful of 914 M471s ever made - thanks Gaglione for the slick top) so it had to get the black treatment. Ed |
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