Scratch repair! Makita wins!

[builthatch]

OP, fantastic work

HOWEVER...i am confident i would be able to get your 2k grit scratches without much hassle using a PC. i had the hood of my ms3 repainted a while back and it had decent peel they would have buffed it but i told them to leave it since i was dying to try killing peel with my PC. i did 2k grit and then 4" yellow pad with optimum compound, then hit it with 4" orange pad and optimum compound. i finish polished it with green and optimum polish.

obviously it depends on the clear...i waited a long time for the clear to cure first on my hood, and it was inherently hard, but i know if it was on the softer side it would have gone even faster.

yes, the makita would smash it, i have a 9227c myself, but i don't think people should be deterred from the PC for such work unless you are a pro. the weekend detailer will have no problem. you just need the right pads and product, and a little more patience.

 

[Kristopher1129]

OP, fantastic work

HOWEVER...i am confident i would be able to get your 2k grit scratches without much hassle using a PC. i had the hood of my ms3 repainted a while back and it had decent peel they would have buffed it but i told them to leave it since i was dying to try killing peel with my PC. i did 2k grit and then 4" yellow pad with optimum compound, then hit it with 4" orange pad and optimum compound. i finish polished it with green and optimum polish.

obviously it depends on the clear...i waited a long time for the clear to cure first on my hood, and it was inherently hard, but i know if it was on the softer side it would have gone even faster.

yes, the makita would smash it, i have a 9227c myself, but i don't think people should be deterred from the PC for such work unless you are a pro. the weekend detailer will have no problem. you just need the right pads and product, and a little more patience.

No, I hear ya man. I wasn't trying to make any kind of anti PC type of situation. Especially since I have one, ha. I just don't have the know how as of yet when it comes to the PC for correction. I know it can be done...I've seen people do it. But, they know what works. I don't.

I never meant to come across like it can't be done. The PC is just new to me. I love it for applying sealant and wax. But outside of that, I just think it's a little more of a lengthy process with correction. But, with that being said...I know people can do it with ease. I'm just not one of those people yet. I'm no good! lol :dblthumb2:

 

[Kristopher1129]

I may be wrong, but isn't the Flex a Dual Action Polisher? If so, big difference than that of a rotary like the Makita in my opinion - Beginner=Flex (if DA) Intermediate to expert= Makita IMO. I have and love my Makita - but I give my cyclo to the new guys to learn.

Yeah, they make both man. They confused me too in the beginning, ha. I only use my DA for applying sealant and wax. Outside of that...you can have it, ha.

 

[Bates Detailing]

Yeah, they make both man. They confused me too in the beginning, ha. I only use my DA for applying sealant and wax. Outside of that...you can have it, ha.

AH! So the Flex comes in both DA and Rotary? HHHHHMMMMM - would be upset if I bought one and it came in the form I didn't expect.....

 

[Kristopher1129]

Well, this will be my first experience with a rotary so I am leaning towards the Flex because of its lighter weight.....but I don't know if it's worth the extra $150.

IMO...I don't think it is. BUT, I have not tried it. I just think really highly of the Makita, it's all around a great rotary, period. The flex just seems to be one of those tools that no matter what...you want it, ha. It appeals to me cause of it's weight, and the fact that it's pretty much the Mercedes of rotaries.

But, I would never recommend it as a first time rotary. Why not learn on something cheaper. What if you don't even like it? That's just my thinking on it. Either way...Makita, or Flex, you really can't lose. :xyxthumbs:

 

[mcpp66]

But, I would never recommend it as a first time rotary. Why not learn on something cheaper. What if you don't even like it? That's just my thinking on it.:xyxthumbs:

You know what? Now that you put it that way, I think I'm starting to lean towards the Makita. I didn't think of it like that.

 

[Kristopher1129]

You know what? Now that you put it that way, I think I'm starting to lean towards the Makita. I didn't think of it like that.

Yeah I mean, nothing against the Flex...cause I'm not one to even talk about it. It's probably amazing, but I've never used it.

All I know is, you could buy two makitas for the price of a Flex. At least if you end up not caring much for the rotary (which might happen if you're already comfortable with the DA)...at least you didn't pay too much, and you'll always have yourself a nice rotary just in case. :cheers:

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

At least if you end up not caring much for the rotary (which might happen if you're already comfortable with the DA)...at least you didn't pay too much, and you'll always have yourself a nice rotary just in case. :cheers:

I recently bought a rotary after using a DA for a long time. I sold it a few weeks later. I just did not care for a rotary at all. Not saying you'll feel the same way, but Kris makes a good point.