Is this any use to me (inc. pics)?

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imported_Faceman

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Hi,



Got this on the off-chance that it may be of use to me (only paid equivalent of $15, so if it's no good, then never mind!)



It came with 2 applicator bonnets and 2 lambswool bonnets (doesn't say they are synthetic, so assume they are genuine lambswool).



The machine rotates in a continuous clockwise direction, but the pad spins/oscillates in an off-centre motion ? does that make sense? Can't think of a better way to describe to movement. Sorry. It does this by way of a weight fixed (internally) to one side of the pad - opened it and had a look and to put on a decent amount of cable.



I wanted to know if I could use it to apply Megs #9, hopng to remove some of he minor swirls. Will buff the #9 off with MF towels.



Is this suitable, or will it cause more swirls than it removes. Just concerned a bit that it continuously rotates, albeit in an off-centre motion.



Many thanks,



Face
 
If your going to be using it to detail alot of cars I would think it would cut down on the time it takes to apply your final coat of wax/sealent.



I used to have one, I think I used it for 20 minutes before I sold it.



The Porter Cable is the smallest machine I would use, the pads are a nice size too, the pads for that machine you have are huge.



Considering the amount of money you could spend on the machine and all the pads I would really recommend the Porter Cable. Try it out though, more than likely you'll prefer to detail by hand.
 
That's a pretty big beast. It is going to be hard to polish around things like spoilers and mirrors and things. I would also suggest that you get a PC just for the simple fact that it is smaller and easier to handle when doing the sides of your car and other areas. That looks like it would be a little awkward to move down the side of your car and then under the bumper a little bit. I'm sure it would work fine for what you are going to use it for, but its going to leave a lot of areas untouched and it will be a lot of work. You'll just have to do the untouched areas by hand I guess.
 
That machine would be great for detailing rv's and boats. It might work well on a surburban but is to big for your average car.
 
Sorry guys, perhaps i should have my myself more clear.



I don't plans to use it very much at all - hardly ever, perhaps 1 or 2 times a year.



The only thing I plan to use it for is Megs #9 or 3m SMR on the big panels, ie hood/roof/trunk (think Ive got that the right way round - not 100% sure on the US terms for body panels :D ).



What I really wanted to know is:



1) Do you think that using it would cause swirl marks rather than help to remove them,



2) Is it basically the same thing as what you guys refer to as a Porter Cable, but the Porter Cable is a lot smaller.



3) Does a Porter Cable work in the same way, ie the pads rotates completely through 360 degrees, but with this off-centre motion that i described?



Thanks mates,



Face
 
That is nothing like the PC we talk about. This is the PC we are refering to...



classic-motoring_1728_116461




http://www.properautocare.com/basporcab74p.html



It is way smaller than what you are using. that looks like a 10 inch pad compared to the roughly six inch pad on the PC. Huge difference.



The PC does what you are refering to, but there is a difference in how effective it will be because of how much smaller it is than the one you have. I don't know what speeds yours has on it, but the PC may be a little more versitile in that area as well. I'm sure what you have will work for what it is that you are trying to accomplish though.
 
Gentlemen,



First lets keep in mind that Faceman is in England where the PC we use is not available. No sense in suggesting a product he cannot purchase.



Faceman - Thos buffers are OK for applying cleaner waxes and for light duty polishing but do not have the speed or torque to remove swirls or oxidation. I used one like yours for many years and know them well.



Since the only way you can get a PC is to purchase from the States and just suck up the cost (Lowejackson did; send him a PM to find out the details of his purchase) you'll have to decide whether its worth the money.



If you want to keep the buffer you have you'll need extra cotton terry bonnets and more aggressive polishes than #9. SMR's work best when matched to a polisher and a pad. In other words, they need the high speed and the high quality of a polisher like a PC to get the best results. Search the posts here to see what polishes other British detailers are using and where they're getting them from.
 
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