What to do, what to do?

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Guys I was just watching some videos posts on the Meguiars sites as suggest by some and got scared once again about buying a rotary buffer as I was planning. If you look at the video entitled Power Polishing Safe and Easy you will hear the announcer talking about the dangers of rotary such as swirl marks which are apparently common with rotaries. Now I now that you guys hear this all the time and probably are getting sick of it but what do you think? The announcer makes it sound like burning or damaging the paint is too easy. Am I just paranoid?

And one other thing... Isn't that a PC polisher?



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And as usual I am not worthy

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Well, I dunno. I am personally a bit apprehensive about rotaries, too, so I'd understand that. I also have no experience, so I can't help you there.



Welcome to Autopia! :wavey If you're sure you're going for a rotary, then I'm of no help, since I dunno much about them.



If, on the other hand, you're going for a buffer (generic term), then by all means, spring for the PC 7424. But I don't think you were asking that.
 
Stay away from hi speed buffer aka, rotary buffers, unless youve made a trip or two, or three, to the junkyard for practice panels...Youll find some pros still tape off ridges and edges to avoid this common mishap....It ony takes a small patrcile to ruin a finish...Go with the PC (Porter Cable)
 
Depends what your going to use it for.



If its only to apply and remove mild compounds/polishes, glazes and waxes, PC is the way to go.



If your going to be repairing chips and scratches, or cutting back alot of paint, a rotary will save a world of time and effort.



However .. yes with the rotaries its pretty easy to make a big mess VERY quickly.
 
Smoker from your comments I am getting the feel that you are saying that a PC can do most of what a PC can but a PC will probably require more time and passes to do so. Do I read you correctly?
 
Take note... it's not the rotary that causes swirls. If used correctly it isn't that much harder to use than an orbital (although you probably won't get off easy if you slip or something)... The tool doesn't cause the swirl or burns, it's the person using the tool... Even if you use your hands, you can easily take off too much clear or swirl a finish if you use the wrong applicator or compound or technique...



There are cases where a PC can't hack a rotaries duty which included generating heat to remove severe swirls or paint defects.



But unless you're going full time detailing, a orbital will serve you fine.
 
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