So I bought a new polisher.... now how do i use it?
03-22-2004, 07:17 AM
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So I bought a new polisher.... now how do i use it?
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Its made by Fein... very nice tool. Actually I bought it to grind and polish slabs of concrete, and realized I could actually use it on the car too. All i need to get is the sponge and lambwool pads.
I have these detailing products:
P21S paint cleaner
P21S wax
3M rubbing compound
3M Imperial Hand Glaze
3M polishing wax
So after washing the car, I apply the paint cleaner and/or rubbing compound with the sponge.. Then buff it out.. then apply the hand glaze and or wax? giving it a final buff with the lambswool wheel?...
I suppose I should be asking in the detailing forum, but I don't know anyone there. I feel like such a noob. maybe I'll just stick to the cotton terry towels and do it by hand twice a year.
Its made by Fein... very nice tool. Actually I bought it to grind and polish slabs of concrete, and realized I could actually use it on the car too. All i need to get is the sponge and lambwool pads.
I have these detailing products:
P21S paint cleaner
P21S wax
3M rubbing compound
3M Imperial Hand Glaze
3M polishing wax
So after washing the car, I apply the paint cleaner and/or rubbing compound with the sponge.. Then buff it out.. then apply the hand glaze and or wax? giving it a final buff with the lambswool wheel?...
I suppose I should be asking in the detailing forum, but I don't know anyone there. I feel like such a noob. maybe I'll just stick to the cotton terry towels and do it by hand twice a year.
03-22-2004, 07:47 AM
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unless your car's paint is in seriously bad condition, I wouldn't use that type of polisher
and if you really know how to use it. Because rotative polisher as opposed toorbital polisher, can take off your paint in a second if to much pressure or to much speed. It will heat up the paint real fast and will melt it off your car, really!
03-22-2004, 07:50 AM
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I paid $325 US for it.. it is over $700 CDN at Fein dealers in Canada...
Had it sent from Coastal Tools in conneticut to a friend in NY... Sent it up USPS with no duty or taxes. I love german made tools. I also considered getting the Hilti concrete grinder/polisher as well. Fein and Hilti make the best hand tools IMO.
03-22-2004, 07:55 AM
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hmm,.. I do have a pretty good touch...
I just thought it would speed up the waxing.. normally takes me 2-3 hours, if i can cut that down in half i'll be happy. I'm gonna give it a try when i warms up. This polisher has a variable speed control on it..900-2700 rpm.. Was thinking of using the slowest setting until i get comfortable with it. and it's only 5lbs.
03-22-2004, 08:30 AM
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Re: hmm,.. I do have a pretty good touch...
Actually the higher speed is better for the system. JUST DON'T PUT TOO MUCH weight on it. You will burn the paint. Actually it will do a great job but will be very very messy!!! Put a green garbage bag over your torso as the back spray is pretty wild. Patience!! and it will work beautifully
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