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Would a RO sander work as polisher?
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Tue, 29 Apr 2014 2:58 +0000by davith501
Hi all,
I'm planning on polishing the car but I don't have a dedicated polisher for the job but I do have a RO sander. Looked at few forums and some say that it wouldn't spin the pad just vibrate which makes sense. Just wondering if any of you had any experience and could share it? Thanks
Deivis
Re: Would a RO sander work as polisher?
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Tue, 29 Apr 2014 4:05 +0000by davith501
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LtrdTvnZX3ISo called DA polishers work same as RO Sanders so with a right attachment and pressure control should work. Looked at what's available to buy and some are very cheap(would probably just rotate and leave you with swirls) or very expensive(some 200+). Will try to source some pads tomorrow and give a sander a go.
Deivis
Re: Would a RO sander work as polisher?
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Tue, 29 Apr 2014 9:50 +0000by MX5Spares
Hi Deivis, sander speeds are too high and some do not rotate in circular motion ,more random orbital shape. Short answer is NO ,it will scorch the paint.That is why polisher has speed control on it.
Re: Would a RO sander work as polisher?
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Tue, 29 Apr 2014 11:10 +0000by Merlot man
Hello Deivis
I have a DA polisher that you are welcome to borrow where are you based im in co clare and planning to go to the 25 th meet on Monday
Brian
Re: Would a RO sander work as polisher?
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Wed, 30 Apr 2014 8:18 +0000by davith501
autocheck wrote:Hi Deivis, sander speeds are too high and some do not rotate in circular motion ,more random orbital shape. Short answer is NO ,it will scorch the paint.That is why polisher has speed control on it.
Hi Robert, mine has speed control and all that. As you say it vibrates in random orbital shape but ones it's in contact it starts to spin. My only concern it won't have enough grip to do so and will only vibrate in random shape witch is no good. It's just after watching that video those da polishers had same idea so I thought..
Deivis
Re: Would a RO sander work as polisher?
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Wed, 30 Apr 2014 8:28 +0000by davith501
Merlot man wrote:Hello Deivis
I have a DA polisher that you are welcome to borrow where are you based im in co clare and planning to go to the 25 th meet on Monday
Brian
Hi Brian, I'm in Killaloe about an hour and a half from you.. I sent you pm.
Deivis
Re: Would a RO sander work as polisher?
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Wed, 30 Apr 2014 9:51 +0000by Fla
I also have a proper polisher with compound in Kerry if anyone ever needs it.
Re: Would a RO sander work as polisher?
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Wed, 30 Apr 2014 10:05 +0000by back_in_black
If I only knew that yesterday!
Re: Would a RO sander work as polisher?
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Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:52 +0000by Fla
Oh sorry bout that. I've a fairly decent set up in castle once you don't mind the odd dog cat or horse!! Well if you need anything mr Ac/doc let me know. I might be needing help at some stage to strip 2 fives and make 1..!
Re: Would a RO sander work as polisher?
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Wed, 30 Apr 2014 4:42 +0000by back_in_black
Anytime. Give us a call if you need a hand. If ur stuck for any bits let me know. Have the guts of a few five's in the shed.
Re: Would a RO sander work as polisher?
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Wed, 30 Apr 2014 4:56 +0000by Fla
Thanks for that. I'm looking for ammm a whole car!!! Hopefully I'll pick up the one I'm looking for soon and then it'll be all hands on deck. Thanks for the offer again.
Re: Would a RO sander work as polisher?
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Wed, 30 Apr 2014 8:42 +0000by davith501
davith501 wrote:Merlot man wrote:Hello Deivis
I have a DA polisher that you are welcome to borrow where are you based im in co clare and planning to go to the 25 th meet on Monday
Brian
Hi Brian, I'm in Killaloe about an hour and a half from you.. I sent you pm.
Deivis
Thanks very much, Brian.
Deivis