Question about Orbital Buffer!

[ar_mike]

I just Wash, #80, and Gold Class waxed my car yesterday~>...the results in my mind are phenominal!>...=D...however...when i was using #80...i read here that i have to work it in with some pressure (15-20lbs).....and did work the product in but then i found out that the original orbitals buffer doesn't turn at the speed it states on the box since i was putting pressure on it~>>...(says 2,600opm..but more like 1,000opm).....i am wondering.....should i rather put mroe pressure....but spin less.....OR....put less pressure...and let it spin more?>....

Please help!>..=D

[ar_mike]

BUMP!..please if anyone has any insight into this question...please reply!>.=D

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by ar_mike
BUMP!..please if anyone has any insight into this question...please reply!>.=D

Sorry I missed this, I'm working on an offline project that is slow and tedious.


If you're talking about a traditional orbital buffer like referenced in this thread,

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1395

Then as explained in the thread they are not effective for removing swirls out of clear coat finishes.


If you're talking about the G100 polisher, the tool the rest of the world calls the PC, then read page 3 of this thread.

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12056

[Magic]

Originally posted by ar_mike
BUMP!..please if anyone has any insight into this question...please reply!>.=D

The problem with the regular Orbital buffers, is they don't have enough power to remove defects (ie. scratches, swilrs). The more you push on it, the more it bogs down. And if it's not moving, it's not cleaning the paint.

Most of us here use the G100. This is the safest ways to remove defects, without running the risk of burning your paint. It starts around 3000opm, and tops out around 6000opm. As you can see there is a big difference between them.

It's Foolproof!

You can find it in the Meguiars store..

[Mike Phillips]

The meguiars.com website uses funky pictures and when we link to them we get all that gray area surrounding products.

Here's a better picture of the G100 Dual Action Polisher being used by my 7-year old son Rand.

[ar_mike]

thanks for the replies...I know that the G100 is a great buffer but i really don't have the $$$ for it yet~>>..so that's why i have the orbital buffer for now~>>...yet...i still wonder....should i put less pressure but have more opm?....or should i press harder but have less opm?

Here are the results of one layer of #80 and a layer of Gold Class liquid Wax by my skills at the orbital buffer!! =D

[SL1CK]

Looks ok but the sun doesnt do your paint justice.

Mike, are you planning on introducing Rand into detailing?