Not URGENT!!!! Buffing Question - Foam Pads

jules · Postby **jules** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 7:27 pm

Hey,

I got one of those cheapy random orbital buffers from BigW and had a question about foam pads.

I saw one such pad that at Super Cheap that looked like a whole replacement head that screwed on for their line of buffers, and have also seen the Meguires stand alone pads. The Super Cheap buffers seem \"ready to go\" with the foam attachment exposed, wheras my buffer has a 3mm high density foam layer on top that prevents me from using it directly on the car.

I don't know if I'm explaining this very well, as I'm a bit confused as to whether I should go to Super Cheap with my unscrewed buffing head and see if the their brand attachment will screw on, or see if the Meguires attachment will fit. I couldn't really see how it would attach though?

It came with 2 crappy looking tie on pads that basically just come loose under any pressure.

This is, of course, to polish/ wax the car

Help and thanks!
Jules

JBT · Postby **JBT** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 9:05 pm

Some links that may help Jules:

Waxit
Detail Paradise

AJ · Postby AJ » Sat Aug 04, 2007 9:22 pm

ROFL @ the title :lol:

you'll probably find the supercrap orbitals & the bigW orbitals are made in the same tin shed in china jules, i'm betting the attachments will have the same impossible to measure thread :mrgreen:

99MXV · Postby **99MXV** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 9:44 pm

Jules.. this isnt really for the car is it ? huh huh huh.

Lucky Lucky TAB !

jules · Postby **jules** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 9:55 am

Unlike yourself, I do not shave my nuts. Therefore a 240v buffer would not do me any favours.

JBT, thanks for the links. The buffers these guys are using seem to all have a Velcro backing plate. Mine seems to have a large \"foamy\" disk that nothing I've seen wants to attach to...

Jules

ducktape69 · Postby **ducktape69** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 10:51 am

the cheap jobbies from big w etc have a standard foam pad already on them which CAN be used for polishing etc but i wouldnt recommend it.

decent orbital polishers have a velcro backing pad so u can buy seperate pads and chuck them on the velcro.

i have both an old crappy big w jobbie and also a good proper orbital polisher. the big w jobbie really is basically useless for any real kind of polishing(especially useless with scratch/swirl removal). its really only good for light buffing.

Cheers,
Sam

jules · Postby **jules** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 1:21 pm

Thanks Sam,

That was the answer I was after.
Anyway, I've been to Super Cheap and bought a couple of Kenco \"slip on\" covers, so we'll see if it does any good.

Think I might have to get one of these.

Jules

Uncle Arthur · Postby **Uncle Arthur** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 1:29 pm

jules wrote:Unlike yourself, I do not shave my nuts.

Jules

Apparently (according to the show car guys) it tidies up your engine bay quite nicely :shock:

I don't want to see Wayne's engine bay :shock:

jules · Postby **jules** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 2:41 pm

Uncle Arthur wrote:I don't want to see Wayne's engine bay

Especially since he "Shellied" it last week.

Jules

ducktape69 · Postby **ducktape69** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 5:17 pm

jules wrote:Thanks Sam,

That was the answer I was after.
Anyway, I've been to Super Cheap and bought a couple of Kenco "slip on" covers, so we'll see if it does any good.

Think I might have to get one of these.

Jules

no probs jules...

the yanks rave about the PORTER CABLE so i got an equivalent one with some different foam pads(cutting pad, polishing pad, buffing pad). these ones:
http://www.sparkleauto.com/images/meguiars/MGU_W-8006_LG.jpg

in hind sight, i would have been better off just getting a couple polishing pads as the cutting pad is really only for badly deteriorated paint that needs a DEEP CUT. and the buffing pad is only really useful for applying wax where i prefer to apply wax by hand as it doesnt need to be worked into the paint. the pads dont come cheap either..$35 a pop but should last forever if u keep them clean.[/url]

JBT · Postby **JBT** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 5:57 pm

Given the cost of a decent buffer, pads, clay bar stuff, polish, sealant etc. and the potential for me to screw it all up, I'm getting one of the professional detailers to come and fix all the scratches, water marks and swirls

on Bloo Max. I should then be able to maintain the paint finish from then on.

NMX516 · Postby **NMX516** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 8:03 pm

jules wrote:Think I might have to get one of these.

Jules

They're the go Jules, I have one of those Bosch ones in the pic, and it is great. I paid $149 from Bunnings.

I get all my car detailing gear from Waxit, the guy lives about 10mins from me, so I go and visit him to buy what I need. He is very helpful, and always happy for people to visit him and ask his advice on 'fixing' their cars paintwork. He doesn't sell rubbish, so anything you see on his site, he will have tried on his own cars.

99MXV · Postby **99MXV** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 8:32 pm

jules wrote:Unlike yourself, I do not shave my nuts. Therefore a 240v buffer would not do me any favours.
Jules

HEY... you shaved your lenses.... why cant I shave my nuts ?

sabretooth · Postby **sabretooth** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 12:27 am

I just have one of those $100ish Ozito random orbitals, and a few Meguiars foam pads. Works a charm. The Supercheap sale that was going on Saturday also came in handy for restocking on supplies!