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I just fininshed wet sanding with 2000 and I have to say it has turned out real nice. I am going to buff this week and before I buy the buffing pads and related material I was wondering if my 6" orbital buffer would work and if so what pads should I buy? The buffer takes the bonet type. I am only doing the top cap and the insides. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif
i would say you need a high speed buffer http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif
Orbital buffers are good for waxing or polishing.
To get the best results when compounding you really need a high speed buffer, the orbital will do a little but it doesn't have the power for the compound to cut.
You need high speed to put heat into it.
My orbital turns 4800 rpms, will that work!
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You can try it , won't hurt.
Most problems with orbitals and compounding are that an orbital does not concentrate the power, they oscillate and do not put concentrated pressure in one place at one time.
That is great for the finish coat of polish/wax.
But for removing oxidation you generally want a direct drive rotary buffer which will apply power to the spot slide the buffer on and create some heat and make the compound work.
Try the Orbital and see if you can apply pressure to it while compounding.
BASSCAT7 has it right. A high speed buffer will work much better. Just remember to keep it moving, especially if you are using wool buff pads. You may need to use at least two different compound grits. The more coarse first over then finer grit next. Would also be ideal to have a new pad for each grit compound but not absolutely necessary if you wash out the pad well between different compounds. Use your orbital for final polish and wax.
most paint and body shops have the buffing materials and advice. normally when we buff a car, we use gritted compounds to cut and swirl remover to finish.