pc vs. rotery

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I've used rotery buffer for a couple of years now, mainly doing my own and family vehicles. it seems most of you perfer pc over rotery. It also seems most quality polishes can't be applyed with rotery anyway. should I switch to pc?
 
Its not a matter of switching or using only one. They compliment each other. A PC can be used on newer finishes with not a lot of paint defects. For more serious defects I use the rotary. The PC can be used to finesse the job (like a fine polish or glaze.)



This is kind of a bad analogy, but a rotary is a rifle tackling down the big jobs, a PC is like a pistol to do the small jobs, and if both jams or are not needed, there is always the hand.



I have used a PC for 2 years, after a while I just needed a rotary. A PC can do what a rotary does with the right product, technique, and LOTS of time.



Most quality, pro polishes are actually meant to be applied by rotary (Meguiar's, 3M, Malco, Pro, Ardex, etc. etc.) Then lighter polishes can be used with PC (or a strong polish/compound may also be used.)



I use my rotary now on most cars to take out most/all defects, then use the PC to finesse the finish to a perfect shine. Then a hand rub down if I have time.
 
thanks jason, that was a help. theres so much stuff to chose from you could go bankrupt dring all the things until you get it right.
 
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I've used rotery buffer for a couple of years now, mainly doing my own and family vehicles. it seems most of you perfer pc over rotery. It also seems most quality polishes can't be applyed with rotery anyway. should I switch to pc?
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When you say polishes that can't be applied by rotary, your basically talking about glazes. You can apply glazes and polishes like smr by hand if you desire. If your skilled at a rotary, then there is no need to get the pc. I have both, i find each has their own benefits and downfalls. The only downfall with the pc is it takes time, with the rotary, you can burn through the paint if you don't know what your doing, and it requies practice whereas the pc doesn't. If a vehicle is pretty swirled, I will not even bother with the pc, I switch right to the makita with fi2 and a white or yellow foam pad to get most defects out.
 
thanks for the reply....not to worried about burning paint as I have made that mistake a long while back........it was a learning expereince to say the least. I had a single arsenal of a light compound, a polish and a wax which untill I REALLY started to enjoy and get into this seemed ok. now I relized I didn't have a clue. to add to my confussion I now own a black vehicle. everyone you wants to say I'm wrong feel free........I'm using a rotery with white foam pads and going from megs #83, than#9, than #3, followed by # 26. (by hand on the #26) I relly enjoyed the help that I recieved from megs so I'd perfer to stay in there product line unless some one can convince me other wise. please no arm twisting, I have enought stuff in my garage that I won't use, (i hope there is a few more of you that can say that). :confused:

please inform me on other Ideas. thank you all!
 
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