Would a RO sander work as polisher?

[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

[davith501]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LtrdTvnZX3I


So 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

[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.

[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

[davith501]

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

[davith501]

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

[Fla]

I also have a proper polisher with compound in Kerry if anyone ever needs it.

[back_in_black]

If I only knew that yesterday!

[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..!

[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.

[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.

[davith501]

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