Took the plunge...Got A Rotary

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jlynntc

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Talk about making a difference. I used it on my '92 Saturn and holy mother of wax:xyxthumbs Made the 12 YO paint look almost brand new:D I apologize for not having pics but I promise as soon as I do I'll post some. Those things are amazing. Not as hard to use as I thought. But it will take some time to master. I found that 1750-2000 RPM's are perfect. Nice even flow and motion. I was also very careful making sure I didn't stay in one place to long for the dreaded paint burn. All-in-all not a bad experience. Thanks to everyone on the board here that has posted about rotaries and how to use them properly. You all get a virtual high five.:bow



The Beer Man:) :D ;)
 
Used my new Makita last night for the first time too! Very exciting, and not as difficult as I was expecting. I have to say that I'm not a fan of the wool pad, but using IP with a red Meg's cutting pad gets :up :up



I'll have to actually finish the rest sometime:D I only had time for the hood (IP, FP, AIO, SGx1).
 
thinksnow, does this mean you use the rotary for all the steps or just for polishing ?
 
kartoon said:
thinksnow, does this mean you use the rotary for all the steps or just for polishing ?
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No--I tried to use the rotary with the supplied wool pad (after washing) and wool went EVERYWHERE. I didn't have the patience to deal with it, so I swapped it for a Meg's red/maroon cutting pad for the Menzerna IP.



I used FP with the PC and a white polishing pad.



AIO and SG were both done by hand with mf applicators.
 
Wow, my practice panels are finally here. I gotta start mine up this weekend. I hpe I can get them so new looking the body shop will want to buy them back! :D
 
When it comes to bringing paint to its best the rotary can't be beat. If more people would try them they would see it's not a big deal to handle. A little patience and care and you won't believe the results. Enjoy your new toy:)
 
NorCal,

Have you read aboht the Cyclo any? You will be wanting one of then soon enough, More powerful than a PC but safer than a rotary. I blamed my Cyclo on Anthony Orosco, but he took it like a man <grins>.
 
Step up to the rotarty. I love mine. DON'T USE THE WOOL unless it's heavily oxidized. Couple of mistakes i made when i started where, not applying enough pressure on the first couple of passes. Give it a decent amount, a little more than you would think. Keep the surface and pad wet otherwise it skips. Doing it good lighting so you can see your progress. Sometimes you won't see them at first, but it can leave buffer swirls - not a problem to get out though.



Don't get rid of the PC, it's a perfect compliment to a rotarty. Use it for glazing and waxing.



Good Luck!!!
 
If you can become a master at the rotary then you will comand and get top dollar for a detail. A rotary can do what no other polisher can do and that is give it's maximum depth and clarity. It takes many years to become a master and you will make many mistakes along the way just hang in there and practice, practice, and then practice some more. Good Luck
 
BTW, Meguiars made a great video for beginners (i own it) on how to use the rotary to remove defects. I think you can see some of it on their website under the video section.
 
Gonzo,



Dont mention that word Cyclo again. :nono



I have been considering buying one of these for quite sometime just dont look like it has a big pad selection. :nixweiss
 
Unreal said:
Gonzo,



Dont mention that word Cyclo again. :nono



I have been considering buying one of these for quite sometime just dont look like it has a big pad selection. :nixweiss
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Get yourself one - you won't regreat it! They are awesome machines.:bow
 
foris2 said:
Get yourself one - you won't regreat it! They are awesome machines.:bow
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I'll second this. Irene at Top of the Line talked me into this machine years ago and I've never regretted the purchase.:)
 
Nice to see that so many are taking the plunge and trying a rotary. Notice how almost everyone says it's not so hairy after all ;)





Heh heh, and all these Cyclo Psychos coming out of the woodwork :D Seems like a year or so ago Anthony and I were the only people raving about them...and there were plenty of sorta-flames about why people should buy the PC instead :D :p



Unreal- The Cyclo pad situation isn't all that bad. Besides the three grades of pads from Cyclo (which really are sufficient for 99% of jobs), you can get 4" orange and white pads from CMA. Or cut up a larger pad. The way the Cyclo works, there isn't as big an issue with how the velcro backing fits the pads, so cutting up something like a Meg's or CMA finishing pad works pretty well (thanks, Anthony- it sounded so obvious.. *after* you suggested it!).



Oh, and MF bonnets on the Cyclo are a whole 'nother ballgame compared to using them on the PC.
 
Geat to see everyone's enjoying their new rotary. PLEASE don't lull yourself into a false sense of security though. Be extra careful. Tape off edges of adjacent panels you're not working on. The rotary is an awesome tool because it's powerful. The rotary is a dangerous tool because it's so powerful.
 
After reading all of the rave reviews for quite some time now and viewing the outstanding before and after photo's, I too purchased my PC. First job I tackled was my ski boat that needed the immediate attention. The PC kicked butt and now the boat shines like a gem. That next evening I jumped on my 2001 Chev Suburban, black. The wax job on there already looked great, however the PC made a major difference. Finished the Suburban....... on a roll now, PC'd my show car, 1968 Mustang GT/CS California Special, results were fantastic. This evening I will PC my wife's car. Then on to my son and his wife's car's. Needless to say there are no more hand jobs here since I got my PC.
 
Well I actually got to use the rotary on a customers car on yesterday. I forgot the camera so there aren't any pics. Sorry. It was a 95 Volvo 850Turbo. Nice car but it hadn't been touched in years. I cracked out the rotary and gave it a shot. Awesome is the only word I could use to describe it. Made the paint stand out. I used #83 DACP, some #9, and topped it off with some NXT. The guy was amazed at how great it looked. He was giving it to his daughter for her 16th birthday and wanted cleaned up before then. She got home about 15 minutes after I finished and about cried. Gotta love a job well done. Anyways just wanted to share some of the good stuff.



The Beer Man:) :D :rolleyes:
 
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