How do I use this thing?

mustangLX92 · 12-27-2001, 03:27 PM

I just got a orbital polisher for Christmas and need some tips on how to use it. I have never used one before and I dont want to do any damage to my paint job.

I was going to put this in the other forum but I thought I would get
more input in here.

Thanks!

86StangGT · 12-27-2001, 07:21 PM

Hey, i've been a professional detailer for years so I hope I can help you. If you got just the orbital buffer and it's not a high speed buffer than it's almost impossible to mess your paint up. Just put a little wax on the bonnet, and go over your whole car with it. Remember that you don't need a lot of wax because it will just build up and be harder to get off. And a quicker way of getting the wax off is to put on a clean bonnet on and go over your car that you just waxed, and it should come off instantly. You'll still need to take a dry towel to all of the hard to get areas. Another tip: Going over your windows and windshield with wax with make them look clean plus it will act like rain-X. Keep it clean!!

lx mike · 12-27-2001, 08:43 PM

wax on your windows?? never heard of that. but your a detalier and would know about those "secret" things!

drudis · 12-27-2001, 09:09 PM

If you are just waxing, no biggie

If you are using a polishing compound, careful over corners. Like the edge of your rear spoiler, or the corners of the hood, or gaps in the door edges... these can be buffed too much and burn thru paint.

SLIGHTLY_INSAIN · 12-28-2001, 01:04 PM

I got one of those thingies too! was about to post the same question!

12-27-2001, 03:27 PM	#1
mustangLX92 Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 138	How do I use this thing? I just got a orbital polisher for Christmas and need some tips on how to use it. I have never used one before and I dont want to do any damage to my paint job. I was going to put this in the other forum but I thought I would get more input in here. Thanks! __________________ Motorsports springs, Lakewood drag struts, Southside rear lower arms. Motorsports upper arms. Lakewood Drag shocks. Southside rear drag springs, sub frames, 3.55 Gears, Cobra intake, 70mm TB, GT40 heads, X Cam, 1.6 Crane RR's, 110lph fuel pump, AFPR, offroad h pipe, Flowmaster catback, 1 5/8" Motorsport headers, under drive pulleys, cold air induction, Black Magic Fan, Pro 5.0, Weld Draglites.

12-27-2001, 08:43 PM	#3
lx mike Undescribable Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla Posts: 1,539	wax on your windows?? never heard of that. but your a detalier and would know about those "secret" things! __________________ Rice Haters Club Member #101

12-27-2001, 09:09 PM	#4
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	If you are just waxing, no biggie If you are using a polishing compound, careful over corners. Like the edge of your rear spoiler, or the corners of the hood, or gaps in the door edges... these can be buffed too much and burn thru paint. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

12-28-2001, 01:04 PM	#5
SLIGHTLY_INSAIN I AM ME!!!! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lake Forest Park wa USA Posts: 93	ditto I got one of those thingies too! was about to post the same question! __________________ 1993 white 5.0 vert limited edition Clifford CYBER 2+ MaC cold air intake 24k on the clock My Mustang ::waiting to be installed:: flowmasters Force II ::waiting to be ordered:: 3.73 gears subframeconnecters aod to t-5 converson kit From MPS Missing anything?

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12-27-2001, 07:21 PM	#2
86StangGT Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: slidell, La Posts: 73	Hey, i've been a professional detailer for years so I hope I can help you. If you got just the orbital buffer and it's not a high speed buffer than it's almost impossible to mess your paint up. Just put a little wax on the bonnet, and go over your whole car with it. Remember that you don't need a lot of wax because it will just build up and be harder to get off. And a quicker way of getting the wax off is to put on a clean bonnet on and go over your car that you just waxed, and it should come off instantly. You'll still need to take a dry towel to all of the hard to get areas. Another tip: Going over your windows and windshield with wax with make them look clean plus it will act like rain-X. Keep it clean!!