Cheap Rotary

[hascet]

Would there be anything wrong with using with meguiars pads?

[ClearlyCoated]

Re: Cheap Rotary

It's probably OK, but I remember someone mentioning that the HF rotary has a tendency to change speeds on it's own - but that may have been just with that one machine.

[new2detailing]

Re: Cheap Rotary

This question has been posed before. My opinion (and I own the same rotary) is that it is fine for occasional rotary work and great to practice your skills. For serious rotary work, than a better quality rotary would be in order. However, the HF rotary works fine for my occasional needs.

[Nappers]

Re: Cheap Rotary

I own a HF rotary and have not had any problems with it. The load speed may not be as good as the more expensive ones but it works in a pinch until you get the funds for a Makita or Dewalt or whatever....

Use a good quality extension cord and use a larger gauge wire, mine is 12ga. That is so you don't ruin it or any other electrical tools you use an extension cord with.

I used my HF rotary on a Dodge Quad cab pick up and had no problems with it.....

Just check the brushes once in a while, make sure they are wearing evenly....

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Cheap Rotary

I would say they are fine if you are a weekend detailer. I would not count on this to do heavy duty correction, day after day.

[Calais]

Re: Cheap Rotary

I would just buy a good one straight out of the gate. I'm a firm believer that you get what you pay for, plus you don't want to buy the cheap one now and end up buying the same expensive one later.

[turbo_911]

Re: Cheap Rotary

I have this rotary, and it does change speed from time to time on its own...
I think the problem is, when you work to long, it overheats and starts working faster where it allows more air to go in, cools down and in like 2-4 mins slows down to the same speed you were working before. I have detailed 10 cars so far, and its still working but I see its about to die.