Going from DA to rotary. Any safe approach ?

[LPfromNJ]

Tip- tape or cover everything that you don't want any product to end up on. Rotary's tend to sling product everywhere unlike the DA. I definitely learned to tape the door jams after using a rotary. I just got to use a Cyclo DA and hope I never have to use a rotary again. haha!

 

[DaC]

6" is usually easier to handle especially just starting. I have both 8 and 6 but I prefer the 6 unless I am doing a hood,RV etc., something large.

Dave

But do you stop to change pads only to do hoods ?

What about pad type ? Flat or those textured foam like this one ?
3M Perfect-It Plus Foam Polishing Pad 8 inches, car polishing pad, buffing pad

Does this type of foam helps to keep splatter an heat in check with a rotary ?

Tip- tape or cover everything that you don't want any product to end up on. Rotary's tend to sling product everywhere unlike the DA. I definitely learned to tape the door jams after using a rotary. I just got to use a Cyclo DA and hope I never have to use a rotary again. haha!

I usually tape trims, moldings and unpainted plastics even though I only use a DA right now... but I've never covered windshields or places where the machine won't touch..... maybe this is some extra work with a rotary....

 

[Klasse Act]

This thread is very informative and I for one appreciate all the info in it.

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[DaC]

Guys I've just found an old and well know video sequence, posted by Mike Phillips when he was over Megs.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6f8EQNVxxbw]Wetsanding part 1 of 5 - YouTube[/video]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38L3UQxXuQA]Wetsanding part 2 of 5 - YouTube[/video]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwEyZw-qLPk]Wetsanding part 3 of 5 - YouTube[/video]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJPIwCgJwPw]Wetsanding part 4 of 5 - YouTube[/video]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfVhG-j3CGQ]Wetsanding part 5 of 5 - YouTube[/video]

There are some valuable tips on rotary on these videos...

 

[davidc]

But do you stop to change pads only to do hoods ?
....

Not all the time, depends on my mood. I use Edge pads that have the quick release so changing pads is only a couple of seconds.

Dave