Help ease mind

[Sicoupe]

Hey guys! I'm new here just joined the other day, I'm stressing out a little, I just got my Griots 6" random orbital swirl kit today and I'm gonna do my boys car tomorrow, question is I have never worked one of these before and the videos I have watched say this is a good machine to start with, am I stressing for nothing and will it be easy to learn? Hope you can ease my mind a little thanks in advance!

 

[rms64]

You'll be fine. I was in the same boat back in December when I bought my Griot's.

Didn't take long to get the hang of it and I'm sure soon enough you'll be :buffing:

Just watch the videos, read all you can here and start with the least aggressive approach (do a test spot!) and have fun!

:dblthumb2:

 

[Pureshine]

Don't worry you will be fine. Just take your time when polishing technique is everything. Its a great machine to start with and easy to use.

 

[swanicyouth]

You'll be fine as long as... You don't let the pad / backing plate overheat. Feel the metal collar frequently for to temperature.

 

[Dr_Pain]

1) Don't forget to tighten everything
2) Practice handling it without starting the machine
3) Select the right pad and product (least aggressive you think you will need)
4) Center the pad
5) Prime the pad with the product you are going to use
6) Select the appropriate speed (ie. 5-6 for correction) Do a test spot (3-6 total passes alternating between horizontal and vertical, and overlapping 50%).... make sure to let the machine do the work and take your time!
7) Check the caked on material and clean
8) Check the temp of the pad and collar
9) Make sure not to over-saturate the pad
10) Use a quality microfiber and wipe off the residue off the paint
11) Use IPA dilution to make the test spot squeeky clean... and determine if you have to go with more aggressive or do a second step

* always look at the process. If your gut tells you to stop, then stop and inspect. Better be safe than sorry!

Happy :buffing:

You will be just fine!

 

[Hades02]

You will be fine. I started the same way but with a flex. One word of caution, don't sit in one spot for to long on painted bumpers. They burn easy. Don't ask how I know.

 

[CM8 6MT]

1) Don't forget to tighten everything
2) Practice handling it without starting the machine
3) Select the right pad and product (least aggressive you think you will need)
4) Center the pad
5) Prime the pad with the product you are going to use
6) Select the appropriate speed (ie. 5-6 for correction) Do a test spot (3-6 total passes alternating between horizontal and vertical, and overlapping 50%).... make sure to let the machine do the work and take your time!
7) Check the caked on material and clean
8) Check the temp of the pad and collar
9) Make sure not to over-saturate the pad
10) Use a quality microfiber and wipe off the residue off the paint
11) Use IPA dilution to make the test spot squeeky clean... and determine if you have to go with more aggressive or do a second step

* always look at the process. If your gut tells you to stop, then stop and inspect. Better be safe than sorry!

Happy :buffing:

You will be just fine!

+2 excellent tips