I purchased the HF digital rotary buffer awhile back for about $40, to compound the gelcoat on my camper. It worked fantastic. Weighs a ton, so my arms and shoulders got a workout, but did exactly what I needed it to do.
Jet:
I do only my own vehicles as well. My test spots (on some defects) did not reveal a satisfactory result. I, also, firmly believe in the information contained within the AG realm.
Mwoolfso:
-I cannot explain the clay issue, so I'm gonna keep it in reserve and use the pinnacle as my main...
Been reading here for along time. Learned a huge amount from this site and it's members & staff. Here are my comments and questions after last nights wax job.
Car: 2012 Mazda CX-9 with rather nice light grey/green paint.
Tools:
-GG6 3rd gen
-Mothers yellow clay kit with showtime spray...
My experience and new towel cleaning method:
I also, was unsuccessful at getting my towels clean previously. I did various different soak methods with unsat (to me) results at the end of the wash process.
New method: I used the wash bucket with grit guard, hottest water I could get (from...
Completely agree with the above posts. I am absolutely not an expert, and I have only buffed my RV once. This is what I did, and it was a complete success.
Washed with dishsoap and hot water (and RV brush). Compounded with HF Rotary, white wool pads, and 3M compound. Finished with GG6...
I have the GG D/A as well, along with 6.5" pads. Love it and they work great. I recently purchased a 5" plate with some 5.5" pads, for the reasons listed above. Haven't tried them yet, but I immediately noticed another benefit that hasn't been mentioned. They are significantly smaller and...
I am newer to this game than most, but I was having the same heat issue you are describing. My fix: When I polish and/or wax, I use 3 of the same pad in a rotation. Do a section, clean the pad, swap to the next pad, repeat. This gives the pads and backing plate a chance to cool. Seems to...
Also, check my reply to your post in my RV thread. I described which machines/pads I used for each product. The thread also has a pic of the products I used. Those products were recommended by boat people in a boat shop (since our gel-coat exterior is basically the same). Hope this helps...
Dave - I bought the five pack of white wool pads from HF at the same time I bought my Rotary. They worked great, and the price was good. I clean mine after every section (with the frowned-upon screwdriver method) and they are holding up great.
Dave - I picked up the 5-pack of white wool pads at HF when I bought the rotary. They worked great for compounding. To date, I have destroyed one (caught it on a corner edge piece and ripped it - It went in the trash) and I've used the second one to do over half the trailer. Still in great...
Thanks B&B. I am sore. hehe Not quite finished, but I'll get the door-side started and finished this week, at a non-rushed pace.
Spurious thought: I can't imagine trying to do this without a Rotary and a DA. That would kill someone!
I'll post a hooked up pic after I get it done and...
Alright, status update. Finished the driver's side of the trailer, and the rear as well this weekend. Looking fantastic so far.
First pic: My ghetto detail cart. It was free, so no complaints here.
Second pic: The products I am using (recommended by boat people in Charleston). They are...