Bosch ROS65VC-5 for Polishing/Compounding

[edenachbar]

Hi:

I'm looking to compound/polish my 2005 Accord and am looking for the best way forward, hoping to get input from folks on this forum!

I already own a Bosch ROS65VC-5 from sanding our deck. I constantly see the Porter-Cable 7424XP listed as a good device to use for beginners (and I am a beginner). Can I just use my Bosch on my car, or does the PC do something differently/better than the Bosch? If I can use the Bosch, what do I need to buy to use it as a polisher?

Thanks!

 

[edenachbar]

I'm hoping to take advantage of good weather this weekend to polish the Accord, so I'm hoping to place an order in the next couple days (either for a new tool, or just accessories/pads for the Bosch if it will work).

Does anyone heave experience using the Bosch for car polishing, or know if/how that can be done?

 

[Mantilgh]

I believe the Bosch will not be very effective because of its small offset, 2mm=4mm stroke.

Kevin Brown article
http://www.autodtl.com/pub/kbm/kbm2.pdf

The PC has an 8mm stroke which means it should be able to give you better results quicker.

 

[ski2]

I believe the Bosch will not be very effective because of its small offset, 2mm=4mm stroke.

Kevin Brown article
http://www.autodtl.com/pub/kbm/kbm2.pdf

The PC has an 8mm stroke which means it should be able to give you better results quicker.

Yep!!

 

[dlc95]

It will work. I have a short stroke Craftsman tool that I use on occasion. You're probably going to want to have the heaviest cutting option available. Possibly microfiber cutting pads, and a compound like M105.

I had good results with Ultimate Compound on and orange Lake Country CCS, and Ultimate Polish on a white LC CCS..

Regardless, it sure beats polishing by hand!

 

[DBAILEY]

It is random orbit but not dual action. The pad won't spin so you may end up with pigtails. Just oscillating jiggles. It a true sander and not a polisher but it may be fine.