Makita B05021

[munna]

Hi guys I have a Makita B05021 and have been doing some research and found that it has high opm capability but only a short 1.5 orbit just wondering if any experts can tell me if this will be good enough to remove swirl marks from clear coat.

thanks

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Makita B05021

While the whole concept of DA paint polishing is derived from DA sanding, the very short throw of this particular tool is going to make it unsuitable for serious paint correction. Our quick research (from multiple sources) on this tool shows it to have a 2.8mm throw and a 260w motor. A typical DA polisher (G110v2, Porter Cable 7424, Griot's, etc) will have 3x that much throw and close to 3x the power, as well. That's a huge difference when it comes to paint polishing and we wouldn't expect this particular tool to deliver what you're looking for.

The Makita B06040, on the other hand, is switchable from random orbit to forced rotation, has a 750w motor and 5.5mm throw. It's actually quite a good tool for paint polishing and more popular than you might think since it isn't discussed all that often. It sort of gives you a traditional DA and a Flex style forced rotation tool all in one.

[munna]

Re: Makita B05021

While the whole concept of DA paint polishing is derived from DA sanding, the very short throw of this particular tool is going to make it unsuitable for serious paint correction. Our quick research (from multiple sources) on this tool shows it to have a 2.8mm throw and a 260w motor. A typical DA polisher (G110v2, Porter Cable 7424, Griot's, etc) will have 3x that much throw and close to 3x the power, as well. That's a huge difference when it comes to paint polishing and we wouldn't expect this particular tool to deliver what you're looking for.

The Makita B06040, on the other hand, is switchable from random orbit to forced rotation, has a 750w motor and 5.5mm throw. It's actually quite a good tool for paint polishing and more popular than you might think since it isn't discussed all that often. It sort of gives you a traditional DA and a Flex style forced rotation tool all in one.

Thanks Michael,

I see cant really afford a new polisher that I will use only a few times per year so I guess I will need to do it by hand or will the makita be any faster then doing it by hand? or will it be completely useless? I am trying to remove light to medium swirls with m105.

cheers

[Murr1525]

Re: Makita B05021

I wouldnt say useless... at least wont know until you try.

The newer products seem to have a better chance of working with a 'cheaper' machine.

What kind of pads/bonnets do you have for it?

[munna]

Re: Makita B05021

I wouldnt say useless... at least wont know until you try.

The newer products seem to have a better chance of working with a 'cheaper' machine.

What kind of pads/bonnets do you have for it?

I have a hex logic orange for the 105 and a hex logic white for the 205.

thanks

[munna]

Re: Makita B05021

yet to receive my m105 so I tried some ultimate compound on a test spot. I found on the 3rd go of 6 passes it did remove some defects. I had to turn the machine on flat out and I put a fair bit of pressure on the machine but not so much as it would stop spining. On the lower speeds if I apply a tiny bit of pressure it stops spinning. Perhaps the m105 will provide a bit more cut and slightly better results but I am still very doubtful it will be enough. Do you think a yellow pad might be worth a go? or is that just a waste of time and money?

I used some ultimate compound by hand under the door handles where it badly scuffed up. I used microfibire cloth and two fingers with lotssss of pressure after the 3rd go all the scatches are not gone completely but its about 95 percent better. Ive heard the VW's have very hard clear, this is proving to be true.

cheers