Rotary Videos???

volunteer1816

volunteer1816

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I have recently taken the plunge from the PC to a Dewalt Rotary. I already own the Meg's video on Removing Paint Defects but was wondering if anyone knew of any other videos out there. I am a novice at best with the rotary and have read just about every forum I could find for more tips, tricks, and best practices...but I want (& need) more! The bad part is that I grew up in a body shop and never really paid close attention to my Dad when he was using the rotary! The really bad part is now that I want to learn, he's 400 miles away! Can anyone help?

Thanks in advance!
VOL1816
 
The meg's video is good, but not as cautious as I would prefer, to be honest.

What a $50 tip that could save you a few hundred in refinishing? Go to the junkyard and get a hood or fender or something to practice on. Get something with curves or ridges, not just a nice even flat panel. And work on it.
 
PEI Detail said:
The meg's video is good, but not as cautious as I would prefer, to be honest.

What a $50 tip that could save you a few hundred in refinishing? Go to the junkyard and get a hood or fender or something to practice on. Get something with curves or ridges, not just a nice even flat panel. And work on it.
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I second that. And although videos are nice, all they can do is show you the basics of buffing. IMHO, you can try and try to use a rotary the way a video shows you, but it's all about your own technique
 
PEI Detail said:
The meg's video is good, but not as cautious as I would prefer, to be honest.

What a $50 tip that could save you a few hundred in refinishing? Go to the junkyard and get a hood or fender or something to practice on. Get something with curves or ridges, not just a nice even flat panel. And work on it.
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Thanks for the advice! Any tips on not burning throgh the edges or corners?
 
volunteer1816 said:
Thanks for the advice! Any tips on not burning throgh the edges or corners?
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Yeah, slow down, use the least abrasive products and pads possible, keep the pads and panels clean, don't move your eyes from the panels, don't catch the edges, never rest on the panel with the machine, watch when you are going between trim & panel.
 
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