G220 for a rotary expert usefull ?

[zauche]

Hi guys !

Is a G220 usefull if you are already a rotary expert ?

For what do you use the G220 if you already have a good rotary ?

Thanks !

Zauche

[acsuppa]

Re: G220 for a rotary expert usefull ?

You can use a G220 for applying and removing waxes and sealants. Also, keep in mind that you always want to use the least aggressive method for pant correction. If your paint is is great condition, why use a rotary when the G220 will do the job. If you only have a few minor swirls to remove, you could use the G220 with some swirl remover to take care of the swirls. A rotary is quicker but a G220 can do the job. But keep in mind that after you use a rotary for paint correction, you will most likely need to follow up with the G220 to remove any micro marring or haze and polish the paint to an awesome shine. Then, you can use the G220 to apply a nice thin coat or two of wax or sealant. I have both the PC(G100) and a Makita rotary and they both have there place.

[jmakado]

Re: G220 for a rotary expert usefull ?

I wouldn't consider myself and expert but I would say I'm proficient with a rotary. I still prefer to finish out a car with the DA. For me it's an easier tool to work with finishing so I end up with better results.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: G220 for a rotary expert usefull ?

In my honest opinion the answer is "yes".

While some people are so talented with a rotary buffer that when using the right pads and products they are able to remove any and all below surface defects and produce a swirl free finish even after the paint has been stripped and moved into full sun for inspection on most paint systems, there are actually some paints that it doesn't matter how good "you" are, it's not about you... it's about the polishability of the paint you're working on and that's something you can't change without re-painting.

That's where a DA Polisher can come in handy, to remove light swirls left in the paint by a rotary buffer, a tool that only offers direct rotating action.

If you're getting into the paint polishing world as a business then it's a good idea to have at least a couple of different types of tools to enable you to tackle whatever comes your way.

Hope this helps...

[Bert31]

Re: G220 for a rotary expert usefull ?

I agree with Mike. Once you get some practice with a rotary, it will be the tool you reach for just about everytime when compounding swirling and other marring. You may even stick with the rotary for the polishing and finishing steps. Once I am done compounding a car with wool and a compound, I still will often use my rotary with a finish polish on a polishing pad then once again I will use a finish polish with a finishing pad to get rid of any holograms.

Every once in a while I come across a car I need to use my orbital for the last step (finish polish on finishing pad) but more times than not, I will finish with a rotary. A rotary just seems to do a better job working the abrasives and gives a better look. I know always using a rotary seems to defy the "least aggressive method" rule but a good finishing polish on a polishing pad on a rotary can sometimes provide close to the paint correction that would be obtained with an orbital and a compound on a polishing pad since rotary are better at breaking down abrasives.

[Pocket_Aces]

Re: G220 for a rotary expert usefull ?

I have both and I am more inclined to try the DA on any issues first before pulling out the rotary. Like others have said you want to try to do the least necessary which means removing the least amount of material as possible.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: G220 for a rotary expert usefull ?

For most corrections you can use the G220. It is a lot safer to use and it is always better to start with the least aggressive means possible. I tend to only use the rotary when there is no other options.