anyone recomend some good buffers and compound?

[bluenose]

I'm carrying out some paint repairs on the bus, I've prepped and primed the areas and I'm going to 2pk them next weekend.

Just thinking what cutting compounds/buffing gear I need to finish it off

I've found this set on ebay but wondering if it's a bit over the top as it's rather expensive so wondering if something cheaper will do;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281200534096?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

anyone got any product recommendation for polishing up?

 

[RICH-I-AM]

That looks like the stuff that is used in the trade so probably wont go far wrong using it.
If its for small detail work id be using Autoglym paint restorer (a very fine cutting compound).

Rich

 

[rlepecha]

I've just bought a pack of Poor Boys SSR3 and SSR1 to polish paint back. Have you got a rotary or dual action polisher? A grinder with a pad on won't work.

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[aogrady]

This is probably fine on a budget

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silverline-Silverstorm-Rotary-Polisher-FREE-Elite-Orange-Polishing-Pads-/261344877807?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item3cd95e5cef#ht_2430wt_1037" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

This is the machine I'll probably get

Might need some cutting pads though

The Youtube vides from AMMONYC are really great for tips on how the pro's do it

http://www.youtube.com/user/AMMONYCdotcom" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Alistair

 

[MisterListerSir]

I purchased 3m fast cut only and did the whole van , looks great imo. And brought a cheep buffer off ebay.
Just go steady with the buffer as it can burn the paint. Also let the paint cure first.

 

[bluenose]

cool thanks for advice, I think i'll go with that 3m set and a decent polisher.

That silverline polisher might be okay but I'll try and find an alternative, I've only had bad experience with silverline product!

 

[aogrady]

cool thanks for advice, I think i'll go with that 3m set and a decent polisher.

That silverline polisher might be okay but I'll try and find an alternative, I've only had bad experience with silverline product!

Post up what you find then, maybe i wont go for it if it's rubbish, it's not like it will get heavy use on my van, not doing it full time or anything

Alistair

 

[terrier man]

This is the one I'll be buying. http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-dual-action-polisher/das-6-dual-action-polisher/prod_519.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
So for a bit more money you can have a Dual-Action, little chance of not burning your paint.

 

[bluenose]

it might be fine I've just had bad experience with silverline as a brand

that dual action one does look nice.

I've decided to go with this sealey one;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181218043966?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

i'll let know if it's any good

 

[Rhodes4130]

I used G3 compound when doing some small areas on my bus by hand I was well impressed
This stuff miraculously made a scar from a bollard on my mates van invisible!!
I'm gona give this stuff ago on my roof soon but looking at them polishers might invest in one and save a lot of hard work!

 

[ProfessorWheeto]

I've never liked the 3M compounds always used Farecla.
They keep rebranding because people can't drop the G3 name.
So the range has changed from G3, G10 and Glaze to G6 Rapid, G12 and Glaze to G3 Ultra, G3 Fine and G3 Finish :roll:
The compound you need really depends on what you are working with, old paint? Flatted down new paint?

With buffers I'd reccomend a DA buffer rather than a rotary as they reduce the risk of burning through.
Rupes do the Bigfoot with a 15 or 21mm orbit. The 15mm will be the safer option, the 21 will be quicker if your bringing up paint that you have wet flatted.

The speed control on those sealey ones tend to stop working but they are very lightweight for an entry level buffer. Usually the one at the cheaper end of the scale weigh a ton.