Material application advice for a roto newbie

[GeorgeG]

I am stepping up to a rotary (Makita 9227) and have been reading all of the cautions about learning to use this more aggressive machine. I have Mike's chart in front of me and all of the 80 series compounds on order as well as the 7/8/9000 series pads (6.5"). I have read some custom application techniques where a lubricant is used on the pad along with the compound in an attempt to create a safe (if not messy) one step process. My question is how to apply the compound for standard work with say 85 or 84 on a 4000 or 7000 pad to follow 1500 - 3000 paper used to remove scratches in clear coat. Any pad lubricating with a detail spray or just apply 84/85 to the pad/car and go? Any additional start up tips on pattern, etc to help this roto newbie get started?

Thanks,

George

[Chex]

Re: Material application advice for a roto newbie

As a first advice, I'd tell you to work on vehicles in really bad shape that can't be left worse than the condition they are in, in order to master this buffer.

Final inspection can be used to "prep" the pad. this means to wet the pad a bit, or you can put some product in the shape of an X.

my question for you would be: have you ever done wet sanding and compounding? If you have, buff M84 or M85 until you start to leave very light wet residue, overlappinch each pass by 50%.


Just make sure that if this is your first try of both techniques, work in practice panels or practice vehicles. Don't try to do it in a good shape vehicle. This machine can burn the finish or make severe damage

Hope this helps and good luck.

P.S. Don't buff M84 or M85 using more than 2000RPM and keep the pad as flat as possible in the surface.