Rotary compounding

[wukin]

I only use rotary for polishing but not compounding. So I wanted to see how it is compare to DA compounding.

1. Do I need a wool pad for some hard paint? If so, which wool pad?
2. any tips before compounding?

[Mike Phillips]

I only use rotary for polishing but not compounding. So I wanted to see how it is compare to DA compounding.

1. Do I need a wool pad for some hard paint? If so, which wool pad?


The fibers of a wool pad are an abrasive in an of themselves when pushed against the paint with pressure while rotating. So if you need the cutting power then yes, get a wool pad.

We have a lot of wool cutting pads here at Autogeek, they all work. I'm testing out some new onces that I really like but they're not available yet.

For light cutting, a good buffing feel and easy to clean go with this one,

Meguiars Solo Wool Heavy Cutting Pad 7 inch, wool compounding pad, wool leveling pad, meguiars wool pad, swirl remover pad (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-heavy-wool-pad.html)





2. any tips before compounding?


I wrote some up here,

New Flex PE14 - How to use ONLY a rotary buffer to finish out hologram free? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/circular-polishers-rotary-polishers-high-speed-polisher/33938-new-flex-pe14-how-use-only-rotary-buffer-finish-out-hologram-free.html)



And here's a video, more RB videos in the works...


Video: Tips for using a Rotary Buffer and the Flex 3401 on vertical panels (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-car-garage-how-videos/48334-video-tips-using-rotary-buffer-flex-3401-vertical-panels.html)



IF you don't have a spur get one. IF you're going to do a LOT of wool pad compounding do yourself a HUGE favor and get a Pad Cleaner.

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[wukin]

Thanks for all the helpful info and links!!! <3<3<3

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

I only use rotary for polishing but not compounding. So I wanted to see how it is compare to DA compounding.

1. Do I need a wool pad for some hard paint? If so, which wool pad?
2. any tips before compounding?

Why would you use a rotory for polishing and not compounding??? Are you trying to jewl the paint? Do you have a D/A?

[wukin]

Yes, Mostly jeweling and DAT products with a rotary. Of course I do own a DA.