Hey everyone got a question, I have a Makita 9227 rotary and was working on my 06 black jetta but I just cant seem to finish off perfect with it, i've tried finishing with a black pad and m82 and a white pad and m82 but both times the finish looks flawless under the halogens, but in the sun....you can see very, very, very faint swirls/holograms. I'm thinking of getting a dual action to finish off. So my question is, can I use the same pads on the dual action polisher or do I have to get new pads? Im planning on getting the new porter cable xp machine that came out.
Can rotary pads be used on d/a?
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AeroCleanse
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Depends on the size of the pads, 5-7 inch pads should work fine but I wouldn't use 8" pads on a DA
Mike_Phillips
Administrator
Like AeroCleanse said, "yes"
Just use the same product with each pad, don't cross-contaminate products onto the same pad, that is if you're using M205 with a pad on your rotary buffer, when you move the pad over to your DA polisher, continue using M205 with the pad, don't start using a different chemical, unless the pad is washable and you wash it first, even then some people will mark their pads and dedicate them to a specific chemical, not a specific tool.
Just use the same product with each pad, don't cross-contaminate products onto the same pad, that is if you're using M205 with a pad on your rotary buffer, when you move the pad over to your DA polisher, continue using M205 with the pad, don't start using a different chemical, unless the pad is washable and you wash it first, even then some people will mark their pads and dedicate them to a specific chemical, not a specific tool.
Mike_Phillips
Administrator
jt07 said:
If you like working with Meguiar's products, pick up a bottle of M205 Ultra Finishing Polish and give it a try both with the rotary and the DA Polisher. Different type of abrasive technology than the M82
Works well.
scary bill
New member
I have had good luck with pads 5.5-6.5" with a PC. I always get trails with 82 no matter what pad I finish with.
I have had good luck with 3m UF and a LC blue with a rotary.
A pc is a great tool to have in the shop. I use mine on plastics/goofy areas/and to apply non-abrasive stuff. My Honda CR-v's hood does not take well to polishing so I *have* to finish it by PC.
I have had good luck with 3m UF and a LC blue with a rotary.
A pc is a great tool to have in the shop. I use mine on plastics/goofy areas/and to apply non-abrasive stuff. My Honda CR-v's hood does not take well to polishing so I *have* to finish it by PC.
Yea I agree, considering the hard VAG paint you are working on it might just be the product. I was never a fan myself of #82 despite still loving Meguiars products for the tough days when everything acts up. Give something different a shot and see if you can eliminate those holograms