Got my G110 today

[dragonballz]

What surprised me was how heavy this machine is. I've used wal-mart buffers before and i can hold them with one hand while applying wax to vertical surfaces. I'm afraid i wont be able to, or have a hard time using the g110 on vertical surfaces.

I'm gonna have to wait for spring until i can try this baby out.

How much pressure am i supposed to push down while using it? Paint correction and waxing?

Thx

[Ryan L.]

Re: Got my G110 today

When removing defects or doing paint correction, you want to be applying about 12-15lbs of pressure on the head of the machine. This varies though with products and the surface your working on. You want the pad to be spinning or else it's just vibrating.

When waxing, you want to apply just enough pressure to spread the product out and allow for uniform coverage. This is usually about 5lbs of pressure.

Let us know how you do!

Ryan

[akimel]

Re: Got my G110 today

Dragonbalz, check out these two threads:

Using the G-100 to remove swirls with the Professional Line

Tips & Techniques for using the G110, G100, G220 and the PC Dual Action Polisher

I also recommend that you purchase this instructive DVD:

How to Use the PC

Al

[gb387]

Re: Got my G110 today

I sure hope you don't have to wait that long to use it! The PC is in fact very easy to use on both vertical and horizontal surfaces you will be pleasantly surprised! -- apply your product to the pad on the machine rather than the surface of the vehicle of course you do not want the machine on while applying product.

[Poki]

Re: Got my G110 today

I got my G110 last summer and love it! Most of my work is on an RV so most is vertical use. I find I can be on a ladder, steady myself with one hand and use the machine with the other. Works well for me anyway....I'm sure you'll love it and the results!

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Got my G110 today

You are going to love using the G110. It makes the process so much easier. In no time you will get the hang of it. Good luck.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Got my G110 today

Compared to a rotary buffer it's lightweight, easy to hold and can be used with one hand when applying a wax.

Guess it's just a perspective thing based upon experience...




Be sure to read through the below article, it lists the most common mistakes and how to avoid them, this information will go a long ways to helping you get great results.


Tips & Techniques for using the G110, G100, G220 and the PC Dual Action Polisher
(These are all similar tools)

[Holden_Caulfield04]

Re: Got my G110 today

What surprised me was how heavy this machine is. I've used wal-mart buffers before and i can hold them with one hand while applying wax to vertical surfaces. I'm afraid i wont be able to, or have a hard time using the g110 on vertical surfaces.

I'm gonna have to wait for spring until i can try this baby out.

How much pressure am i supposed to push down while using it? Paint correction and waxing?

Thx

I don't mean to lighten the tone of this thread, but I always found this video of Paul Dalton entertaining where he one-hands a rotary polisher (much heavier than G110).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39XL2YnEvRM

[dragonballz]

Re: Got my G110 today

I don't mean to lighten the tone of this thread, but I always found this video of Paul Dalton entertaining where he one-hands a rotary polisher (much heavier than G110).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39XL2YnEvRM

I saw that video. He makes it looks easy lol. I guess thats why in my mind, i thought that the g110 would be lighter.

I'll take a look at all the links you guys posted when i get back from school tonight.

Thanks

[Holden_Caulfield04]

Re: Got my G110 today

It just takes practice. The more you use it, the easier it becomes. Each time you do use the machine, you will build up the specific muscles you are exercising, so that each time it will become easier and easier.

[Mike Phillips]

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Please don't post PD video links on this forum...

By the way Holden_Caulfield04, your signature line has changed, whose the World Class Detailer en Route to Florida?

[dragonballz]

Re: Got my G110 today

How do i get the pads center on the backing plate? Is it important that they be EXACTLY center? Every 6 attempts, i can get it center. I have LC pads

[Markus Kleis]

Re: Got my G110 today

I saw that video. He makes it looks easy lol. I guess thats why in my mind, i thought that the g110 would be lighter.

I'll take a look at all the links you guys posted when i get back from school tonight.

Thanks

At extremely high RPMS, with a finishing polish and a soft pad it actually is "that easy" to one hand a rotary. Not that I've tried or anything...