Orbital & Rotary

[240SX]

I have an old WEN Orbital thats been barely used and I plan on bringing it out of hibernation. I can't find many articles about using an Orbital.

Are the principles behind using a Rotary the same as when using an Orbital?

[Mike Pennington]

Re: Orbital & Rotary

Here is some great reading

Rotary vs DA Polisher vs Traditional Orbital Buffer

Let us know if that helps.

[240SX]

Re: Orbital & Rotary

Oh ok,

Orbitals are good for applying waxes and polishes, but not for doing intensive paint correction, right?

[Mike Pennington]

Re: Orbital & Rotary

That is a great way to look at it.

Paint correction should be left to D/A Polishers, or even rotary buffers in some cases. It all depends on how much correction you need to do and your ability.

[240SX]

Re: Orbital & Rotary

Thanks alot Mike

[SkazPunct]

Re: Orbital & Rotary

I prefer rotary for eliminate deeper scratches and wet sanding marks.Orbital for wax, sealant or glaze.

[Daniel Kinder]

Re: Orbital & Rotary

Hey 240sx

Mike's right but I've had some good luck using a 10'' orbital with a foam bonnet and some scratchx or another type cleaner with some soft clear's and single stage paint's.

Give it a try, grab you some tape and do a test spot. YOU NEVER KNOW UNTIL YOU TRY!

Post back with some before and after pics and process if you try it