Wow, this kid is really muscling this S500

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IanB

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YouTube - Polishing an S500



Not sure if anyone else has the same problems, but lets make a list of what we think he might need some help with?



First I will just say he is holding the polisher to tight. I think he should lighten up on the non-trigger hand.



*edited* for constructive criticism ;).



IB
 
LoL, Jim's getting slow in his old age. ;)



Back on topic... Man, I'm *never* going to post a video of me polishing. I bet I look like more of a fool than I normallly do when I'm trying to tame the rotary. Tough crowd around here. :)



In the end, all that really matters is if the paint looks like it should (without damaging it) and the client's happy. However you get to the destination doesn't matter as long as your'e safe about it.
 
Yeah I saw the opportunity and went for it. But as you can see BigJim was not far behind :D.



IanB, I like your edit. HEHE!!



Superbee, that is the thing about polishing, everyone's technique is different. You could probably find fault with everyone's style. I think that balacing the amount of clear taken off balanced with results are the true mark of a good rotary user. For instance I think that Thomas (tdekany) is a rotary pro, but he does not think so. He humbles himself to not consider himself a pro at all. This always keeps him open to new ideas.



BlkYukon, has taken upon himself to take some DA videos to add to the idustry knowledge, and although I think he did a bang-up job; he sometimes takes flack from others. You are right, in the end-you-gotta-do it your way to get the best results possible. If your results are not to your liking (or others you respect) then it is time to learn some more. That is why I commend these guys for being gusty enough to post videos.
 
howareb said:
Yeah I saw the opportunity and went for it. But as you can see BigJim was not far behind :D.



IanB, I like your edit. HEHE!!



Superbee, that is the thing about polishing, everyone's technique is different. You could probably find fault with everyone's style. I think that balacing the amount of clear taken off balanced with results are the true mark of a good rotary user. For instance I think that Thomas (tdekany) is a rotary pro, but he does not think so. He humbles himself to not consider himself a pro at all. This always keeps him open to new ideas.



BlkYukon, has taken upon himself to take some DA videos to add to the idustry knowledge, and although I think he did a bang-up job; he sometimes takes flack from others. You are right, in the end-you-gotta-do it your way to get the best results possible. If your results are not to your liking (or others you respect) then it is time to learn some more. That is why I commend these guys for being gusty enough to post videos.
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Very well said. Everything I know (which isn't much) I have learned from the good people here on Autopia. I lurked these forums for years before I had the guts (and figured I could actually start contributing) to post.
 
Oh no a lefty, just like like golf I cant wrap my mind round a lefty's swing. Is there a software that can mirror a video, will give my comments then lol:sosad
 
Scott, I was thinking the exact same thing. SIP requires COMPLETE breakdown or you WILL hologram like crazy. Wait till he pulls that into full sun. :soscared:



Patrick
 
This guy has no control. And I know for a fact that the sip would dry out too quick on an area that big. And that music is bad
 
I am not a rotary user but is it jumping around on him because he cant handle the power or does that extension piece have something to do with it?
 
IIRC, the poster of that vid posted it on this site, and also said the paint looked perfect in the sun. I have personally seen people use worse technqiue with SIP and the finish looked great as well. Must be a miracle product (or it could be the filling that has made many people on this forum think they are better than they are)...
 
qballjr13 said:
I am not a rotary user but is it jumping around on him because he cant handle the power or does that extension piece have something to do with it?
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i suspect the extension would be the problem. the "power" shouldn't matter. i'm not a rotary expert (just a newb myself), but the pad isn't being held flat/level and skipping is resulting. it shouldn't take much force to keep it smooth.
 
kaval said:
Looks like he's forcing the machine instead of guiding it.
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He's pressing way too hard, and he's moving way too fast on a massive area.



That small pad is just spreading the polish around at the speed he's going. The smaller the pad, the less cut it has because it has less area to spin. I cannot think of the term for this, but doesn't it have to do with leverage - a longer distance away from the center results in a longer stroke.



I'm surprised he's having a hard time with a small pad, even if he's pushing down too hard - small pads never give me trouble except the fact that it takes longer to cut with them. I have the same polisher.



Oh, also something that nobody has mentioned - I think his trigger arm is way too far forward. It's just me, but I always keep my thumb on the power switch as well.
 
advs1 said:
no hi-jacking intended, but can you buy that extension for say a hitachi?
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most rotary in the USA use a standard 5/8" thread

so it should be universal



but why?

I don't see the point of it

and looks hard to control
 
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