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[Pauly]

Right... ive bit the bullet and im going to buy a buffer tomorrow mainly because ive found a bargain, £150 buffer for £15!!! second hand and its in good nick .

What I need to know is whats the best speed to buff at, ive been hearing 1300 RPM is this ok??

Also after buffing what would you use to give it the final buff?? Microfibres?? or do I just buff until the water has almost gone??

Also is there a good polish to use on a buffer after compounding??

Its celly paint by the way.

Thanks guys.

Paul.

Edited by Pauly, 04 July 2008 - 07:45 PM.

[panelbeaterpeter]

What make is the buffer? if it's s sealey one it will likely be a fixed speed one, or if it's the variable speed one then about number 3 works for me. Use G3 or Mirka polarshine c20 to buff it up after flatting with 1500/2000, then go over it with an anti swirl polish, and a finer compound sponge mop, ideally at a lower speed if you have the variable speed mop. After that it will look pretty damn good if you do it right, but you could give it a polish with a good quality wax, and as you say buff it up with a microfibre cloth to get the best results.

[Pauly]

Ahhh ok thanks pete .

Also do you apply any pressure onto the buffer or do you just let it glide under its own weight???

It's a milwaukee variable speed:

http://www.elliotts4...isher_782_1.htm

Thanks.

Paul.

[panelbeaterpeter]

Apply a little pressure, but keep it moving or you'll burn through the paint. Have a bit of a play with it and you'll figure it out!

[Pauly]

Ok, thanks for the help pete .

Paul.