Makita Packaged Wool Pads?

[Tuck91]

Re: Makita Packaged Wool Pads?

Hey Invisible,

I would listen to Tim, he knows what he is talking about and he speaks from experience.

[the_invisible]

Re: Makita Packaged Wool Pads?



This looks great. Did you wetsand this car? If not, my guess would be that you have used some form of glaze!



This is one I am contemplating on purchasing:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Makita-Premium-Electronic7-Polisher-Sander-Kit-9227CX3_W0QQitemZ360181461811QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item53dc7cf333&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

or this when I get impatient:

http://rona.ca/shop/~sander-polisher-10-a-sander-polisher-makita-61097_!makita_shop

Is the stock backing plate good enough for the solo pads?

[KC's]

Re: Makita Packaged Wool Pads?

As a side the bolded text, the pad that comes with the Porter Cable is made by Lake Country as is made from a super high quality foam (higher then what most sellers use). The pad itself is very high quality, but obviously the glued on backing plate does not help us.

You mentioned that it comes with bonnets? If it comes with a hook and loop (Velcro attachment) pad (vs. a bonnet) it is fine to use on a rotary. I find the 4 ply wool pad that came with my Makita is pretty much identical to my Shlegal pads, and that is a good thing.

Remember to break the pad in before you put it on paint or you are going to have a pillow of wool over your whole car (and in your nose, eyes, and mouth).

As far as trading the DA away from the rotary completely, I don't think that is the best idea. I am a rotary guy, if you look at any of the click and brags I have done, you will see a rotary polisher in my hand most (and for a long time: all) of the time.

However if you put down the DA and do not continue to develop your skills on that as well then you limit your overall potential as a detailer. How many times do we here people say the a rotary is superior then a DA?

The scenario plays out like this (usually).. Person buys a DA, uses it 10-15 times, isn't impressed with the results, steps up to a rotary. Person uses rotary a bunch of times and boasts how good they are (they are not, but the results are probably better then what they achieved 10-15 times with a DA). Person spends next 3 years developing their skills with a rotary and gets to the point where they are convinced that nothing can touch the finish they leave behind.

But what if they used the DA for 3 years and invested as much time learning the DA and all of intricacies of that machine instead of a rotary. Then they would pick up the rotary and probably not be impressed with it.

Just something to think about....

three Cheers

I total absolutely agree

[KC's]

Re: Makita Packaged Wool Pads?

[QUOTE=Tim Lingor;352608]You will most likely on that as it is not made in the US. NAFTA only works if the item and its components are made in the US. Otherwise, it is charged a duty depending on item.

Again, having been the past Super Moderator of MOL, (I was asked to Mod when the forum first opened) I have seen time and time again people trying to use a cheaper alternative. While many have had OK success with the Harbour Freight model, it always seems that it is not long before they end up moving up to the Makita or Dewalt anyway. Factors such as continuous power without bogging under load, durability etc are all factors in the decision. Same goes for pads, especially wool pads. I buy them by the case as it is too expensive to buy just one at the regular price. When it comes to detailing, there is no such thing as an OK item. If you want the best finish, it will require the knowledge, skill and the proper tools/chemicals to do it right.
YES TIM SAYS IT ALL

No argument, it has proven for my case

Thanks Tim for reconfirming it


good sharing

[KC's]

Re: Makita Packaged Wool Pads?

What do you recommend we use the Porter Cable foam for? I haven't actually used the PC foam pad, and everyone's advising against using it on anything. Even on floor tiles.





So should I use the Makita wool pads? Or should I spend another $30 to get a couple of solo pads? The website calls the polishing pad a "bonnet". From the pictures I couldn't tell what exactly it is, a bonnet or an actual pad. But one thing is for sure... one of the two furry things in the picture is a real wool pad. 4 ply or not, I could not find any information on it.

As for me i have found that Makita original pad is good for D151
it work good for me when i need some cutting power (i did it for our church van) very agressive

[KC's]

Re: Makita Packaged Wool Pads?

[QUOTE=Tim Lingor;352608]You will most likely on that as it is not made in the US. NAFTA only works if the item and its components are made in the US. Otherwise, it is charged a duty depending on item.

Again, having been the past Super Moderator of MOL, (I was asked to Mod when the forum first opened) I have seen time and time again people trying to use a cheaper alternative. While many have had OK success with the Harbour Freight model, it always seems that it is not long before they end up moving up to the Makita or Dewalt anyway. Factors such as continuous power without bogging under load, durability etc are all factors in the decision. Same goes for pads, especially wool pads. I buy them by the case as it is too expensive to buy just one at the regular price. When it comes to detailing, there is no such thing as an OK item. If you want the best finish, it will require the knowledge, skill and the proper tools/chemicals to do it right.
YES TIM SAYS IT ALL

No argument, it has proven for my case

Thanks Tim for reconfirming it


good sharing

[the_invisible]

Re: Makita Packaged Wool Pads?

Did some shopping around today at Rona and Canadian Tire to check out their rotary polishers.

I am very impressed with the Makita. Most of my power tools are Makita Rotary and the polisher has the same quality I would expect from the brand. Now, the decision is where to get it... locally from Rona or from eBay. The eBay one is litereally half the cost of the one from Rona. But I would have to pick it up from the border (a 45min drive... but I could get cheap gas at the border as well, so the cost of fuel is even out by the savings on gas). While most of my other Makita are Japanese-made items, the rotary polisher is American assembled. Hmmm...

The Simoniz rotary polisher has 100% identical specification as the Makita. 600-3000RPM motor, at 10Amp, 6 speed settings, with a progressively activated switch. The shell is 90% similar the the one of the Makita and the weight is almost identical as well. I know the Simoniz unit is of lesser quality than the Makita, but for $59.99 it may be a good candidate. I know it's against my will... but the price makes it irresistable compared to the pricey Makita. While I was out at the Canadian Tire parking lot, I checked out my newly painted hood and the OEM paint job under the blurry clouded sun. The orange peel is hideous. It made me wanna take a sledge hammer and pound the entire car. That's how bad the orange peel is. Almost made me want to take some 1500 grit sandpaper to work on it... but at this point, I am too exhausted to do any more sanding.