So I still have not pulled the trigger on a rotary yet because I'm afraid of burning the cc on a car. However, I was wondering about the level of risk of using a rotary (at least as a start) only for the final polish and jeweling. I usually use Menzerna Micro Polish with a gray pad. Since Phil is thinking about that special sale on the Metabo, I am considering getting it. Or should I get a Makita? :shrug:
I love my metabo.. But it can be hard to control when first learning because of it's light weight. I tend to turn to the Makita more now that I have both. But the metabo is awesome. My only complaint is the speed dial.. ergonomics isn't that great. Just another thing one has to get used to per different product/tools :shrug:. But you do learn to adjust speed by sound rather than looking at the dial.
Sorry.. of the Metabo. Just 'cause of the speed dial. But other than that, it's a great machine. I just find myself picking up the makita more. I used the metabo exclusively for 8 or 9 months before switching to the Makita when I bought it.
The Metabo lacks the trigger that the Makita and Flex have correct? What is the lowest speed for both the Makita and Metabo?
While not impossible it is harder to burn cc using a final polish like 85rd than it is with a compound and agressive pad
I know the lowest speed on the Metabo is 700 RPM. I want to say the lowest for the Makita is 1100 RPM but I'm really not sure. However, I should know since I just got a Makita for $175 shipped!
Lowest on the Makita is 600 i think. I know it definitely goes lower than 1100, thats lowest the Flex goes.
The Makita starts with 600...900...1500...2100...2700...3000 and every click in between is about 200 rpm's...:thumb: Yes, Girly Boy you should have known but you where to interested in adding one more to the count. In stead of getting the facts rights...Shame on you...:shakehead:
Hey Doc, Get the Makita. The Metabo won't be enough power for you once you get used to it. Then you will have to invest in another rotary. Don't worry about burning anything. You have to have more faith in yourself. You can do it...:thumb:
Another vote for the Makita here... I love that thing :applause2: I was terrified about burning the paint too, but as long as you watch/tape off your edges and borders (a paint guage doesn't hurt either) you should be fine. It's so much faster than a PC, plus I'm sure you have enough experience to not go nuts with it. :support:
Haha, eh I didn't really care either way. Eventually I'd find out what the operating speeds were once I got the machine. :thumb:
doc, what ever you choose I'm sure you'll be happy with, both are great tools but I tend to lean towards the Metabo...but just personal preference :shrug:
I would get the flex since the ergonomics on the Metabo is weird. You have to change grip to adjust the speed dial. No problemo to do that on the Flex, since you can adjust the speed dial with your thumb when polishing.
Using a Sliding Scale 600-900-1200 rpm Commence by spreading the product and then start polishing by setting the speed to 600 rpm, then adjust to 900rpm culminating at 1200rpm then descend to 900rpm and finish at 600rpm; linear speed should be 2 – 3 inch per second (IPS) 1200 rpm is where most of the paint surface defects will be removed. There probably will be some polishing defects (holograms, etc) by descending the sliding scale (1200-900-600rpm) you will remove these and any other minor defects 1.Spread at 600rpm, single pass 2.Begin polishing at 1200rpm, 2 - 4 passes 3.Increase speed to 1500rpm, 10 passes until abrasives breakdown 4.Refine at 1200rpm, 2 - 3 passes Paint Surface ‘Stroke’ or ‘Pass’A stroke entails moving a machine polisher horizontally from left to right, right to left or vertically up and down. A series of overlapping movements that covers the entire paint panel is known as a single ‘pass’ An extract from “Polishing (Paint Surface Correction)” one of a series of in-depth © detailing articles by TOGWT ™
