Not URGENT!!!! Buffing Question - Foam Pads

[JBT]

Well, after looking at the first 5 minutes of the first video, I think I've made the right decision.

[Sean]

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

Jules - If your new covers don't work out, why not just glue some velcro onto your machine? Meguiars/autoglym and all majors make velcro on pads.

I have a random orbital and a low speed rotary buff which both do a great job with a nice soft foam pad.

[jules]

That's an idea!

Jules

[ASE05]

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.

I can help you there JBT

[JBT]

Bugga! Now you tell me.

[ducktape69]

very nice!
was that professionally detailed?

[JBT]

Yep.

[Pumpn'Go]

If you have trouble getting the right pads have a look at the lambswool pads that have a drawstring on back. These are all I use, and they fit anything from a professional buff to a variable speed drill with a rubber sanding disc (you do need to add foam in behind the lambswool with the drill). You can get a good finish with crappy gear, its just practice. Practice on some old bomb even if you stuff up it will probably look better than it did.
Use good quality compound.
Keep moving, or else compound, dries, colgs and burns the paint.
Col

[ducktape69]

very true.
its not so much the polish or even polisher that u use that matters, just technique.
i burned a small spot of paint on my spoiler on my first attempt with professional gear.