Ok... So I have been reading a lot about detailing my car... I have never used an orbital and was going to invest in a Porter... HOWEVER...my dad has a brand new "Milwaukee 5460" and I am confused... Here are the spec's or what it says on the Orbital:

7"/9" Dial speed control polisher
RPM 0-1750

Now... most of the pads I see at DI are 6.5" how do fit it on this polisher? Is this polisher going to be ok for a NEWBE to use? I want to get a light cutting pad and M205 polish? I have a BLACK G37s with lots of swirl marks ALSO Is there local shops that I can get the pads and polishes at? I live in SJ california....

please help... where do I start?

THANKS in advance for all your help!

 

Machine Polishers

There are two basic categories of machine polisher; orbital and circular. Orbital (OPM - elliptical orbit) machines are preferred by the majority of enthusiasts for maintaining their vehicle's finish. Circular (RPM - constant circular orbit) polishers are designed to abrade the surface completely eliminating swirls, scratches and paint defects. Unfortunately, in inexperienced hands, circular polishers can burn through the paint, but with sufficient practice you can become proficient with a circular polisher.

Having said that I would advise practising on a scap panel until you become proficient, your cars paint surface is not the place to learn and or make mistakes on

 

Thanks! Do you know what kinds of pads I can use for the circular polisher?

 

That buffer would require a rotary backing plate like the Lake Country Rotary Hook & Loop 6" Backing Plate - 150 mm | Detailed Image. With this 6" backing plate you'll want to use 6.5" pads like the Lake Country White Polishing Pad. Let me know if you'd like some recommendations for polishing, sealants, etc.

Greg

 

Keep in mind also that Milwaukee buffers are very heavy compared to some of their competitors. If you're buffing horizontal surface and using down force on this buffer, the paint will burn even easier.

 

I also forgot to mention using a rotary buffer requires a fair amount of practice because it can be dangerous if you lack the right techniques and product combination. I actually would suggest a Lake Country Rotary Backing Plate for 4 Inch Pads because the smaller backing plate and pads are easier to control. Check out this guide - http://www.detailedimage.com/Auto-De...ng/#rotary-how. If you have any questions let me know.

 

Thanks for your help.... I have decided NOT TO USE the Milwaukee and purchase a package with the PC 7424xp.... just seems like it will be easier to use and less chance I screw up my paint. So last questions... here is what I plan on purchasing...

PC 7424xp
6" lake country backing plate
Green lake country pads
Black lake country pads
polish
wax

Ok... so my questions:

How many pads of each do I need for my car to polish it? Also what polish and wax do you recommend for me as a newbee? I am getting the green pad rather then the orange one just because I see its "less cutting"... is this the right thing to do? Was thinking of polishing with green pad and then waxing with the black?

Thanks!

 

Please help would love to place my order with DI today so I can detail this weekend...

 

Please help would love to place my order with DI today so I can detail this weekend...

 

I would try this kit from Detailed Image. From what I have heard, it works wonders. There is a full write-up on Detailed Image itself explaining how it works.