Orbital Polisher/Buffer

[djomlas]

http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=10925

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by djomlas

http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=10925

How many pads would you have to use if you want to put 3 layers of Zaino on it?

[djomlas]

you can use only one and put as many layers as you want.
you can wash them and reuse them, but u can put zaino on without the buffer, i do, its easy one easy off

[MNBoxster]

Hi,

You don't really want to put Zaino on with a Buffer, you'll get much better results by Hand and with a Buffer, you'll use about 5 times as much to accomplish the same thing as the Foam Pads are really thirsty.

What you could do, and what I plan on doing, is get a microfibre Bonnet and buff it out with that. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[MNBoxster]

Hi,

Well 1st round with the Griot's is complete. I completed the Hood, Front Bumper Front Fenders and both Doors.

First Impressions - It's a well made machine, good torque and appropriate speed settings. Great ergonomics and very little vibration as compared to my old PC (I see PC is now adding a Counterweight to address this). I don't know that it's better, just different, but certainly not inferior to the PC.

Their supplied pads and compounds are good - pretty much idiot-proof. The compound didn't cut as agressively as I would have liked (probably to keep the Novice safe). I have other more agressive compounds, but didn't feel like adding stages to the project, so I just let it grind the paint in the problem areas a little longer. Same result, but without having to do it in stages from more to less agressive compounds.

Like Stephen Stills says: "Love the one you're with...". It's a good machine and I like it, will keep it 'til it dies, and would recommend it. But with the PC 7424 going for as little as $109.00 - http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/a/port/7424_car_buffer.htm?E+coastest one has to wonder how many Pads, Microfibre Towels and Compounds you could get with the difference...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[blinkwatt]

If I've detailed the car by washing,claying and three layers of Zainoing and was happy with the results would there really be a reason for me to switch to an Ortibal Buffer? What can it offer me that buffing with my hand can't? Just looking to learn that's all.

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by blinkwatt

If I've detailed the car by washing,claying and three layers of Zainoing and was happy with the results would there really be a reason for me to switch to an Ortibal Buffer? What can it offer me that buffing with my hand can't? Just looking to learn that's all.

Hi,

Nothing really for what you describe except a time saver.

I only use it for polishing - removing scratches and swirl marks. Once the finish is restored, I clay and Zaino by hand...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[djomlas]

Originally Posted by blinkwatt

If I've detailed the car by washing,claying and three layers of Zainoing and was happy with the results would there really be a reason for me to switch to an Ortibal Buffer? What can it offer me that buffing with my hand can't? Just looking to learn that's all.

if you have light swirl marks, or even more noticeable ones, dependong on the pad and compund you use, you can remove a lot with this, and once the paint is back to normal good looking condition you can go back to zaino by hand.
but after a good polish, the paint really pops, thats the difference between polish and wax and just wax.

btw, you need to claybar the car befor you polish it anyways