DA vs. Rotary

good machine...comes with extra set of motor brushes......
 
BILL said:
good machine...comes with extra set of motor brushes......
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Yep sure does. Aaron at EDGE picked one up. He likes....in fact loves it for the price.

Gotta love the handle too!
 
I can confirm that it comes with an extra set of brushes for the motor, a white foam pad, 7" hook and loop backing plate, wool polishing pad, and two sanding pads. I like the handle on it as well. So far I couldn't be happier with it.

In my learning process I am wondering what speeds I should be using. I almost didn't feeling comfortable running it anything past the "MIN" - "I" speed which is 200 - 800 rpm. Anything higher than that and I felt like things were happening too quickly. You know what I mean. For example, it seemed like the polish would break down too quickly or gum up in areas when I used the higher speeds.
 
danponjican said:
I can confirm that it comes with an extra set of brushes for the motor, a white foam pad, 7" hook and loop backing plate, wool polishing pad, and two sanding pads. I like the handle on it as well. So far I couldn't be happier with it.

In my learning process I am wondering what speeds I should be using. I almost didn't feeling comfortable running it anything past the "MIN" - "I" speed which is 200 - 800 rpm. Anything higher than that and I felt like things were happening too quickly. You know what I mean. For example, it seemed like the polish would break down too quickly or gum up in areas when I used the higher speeds.
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KEEP IT AT 2.5 -3 THATS ABOUT 1250 to 1500 RPMS.......I think the numbers are in 500 rpm increments;)

ALSO CHECK THE HANDLE AND MAKE SURE THE BRUSH SET SCREWS ON EACH SIDE ARE SNUG........
 
When I first started using a Makita, I kept the speed to 1200 max, was very careful to move the pad constantly, try to keep it flat and not get to close to trim and edges. So what happened? Nothing, no burns, no horror stories, nada. Then, I got a case of thinking I was good and didn't follow the guidelines - took some paint right off a piece of trim. Bummer! I felt sick, I cursed myself for being a friggin idiot and then I got over it. If you respect the machine - ALWAYS - you will be fine. A tip I learned after that is to use the "zenith" method, start at 600, make a pass to spread the polish, bump to 900 make pass, bump to 1200 - work it good, bump down to 900, then finish with 600. That really keeps the swirls and holograms down. Now, practice!
 
Junebug said:
When I first started using a Makita, I kept the speed to 1200 max, was very careful to move the pad constantly, try to keep it flat and not get to close to trim and edges. So what happened? Nothing, no burns, no horror stories, nada. Then, I got a case of thinking I was good and didn't follow the guidelines - took some paint right off a piece of trim. Bummer! I felt sick, I cursed myself for being a friggin idiot and then I got over it. If you respect the machine - ALWAYS - you will be fine. A tip I learned after that is to use the "zenith" method, start at 600, make a pass to spread the polish, bump to 900 make pass, bump to 1200 - work it good, bump down to 900, then finish with 600. That really keeps the swirls and holograms down. Now, practice!
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I Like that method:applause:
 
im just wondering but since i am cofortable with and have only ever used rotary buffer...should i stick to using that?

asking b/c i want to purchase my own!
 
roadrunner1659 said:
I'm just wondering but since i am comfortable with and have only ever used rotary buffer...should i stick to using that?

asking b/c i want to purchase my own!
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For me?? it depends on how bad the correction is..i use both....
 
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