Paging glassdave! haha

yo! :D . . .


I use these but there are other brands, seven an a half inch velcro backing disk. I switched to velcro everything long ago :cool:

http://autobodystore.net/Merchant2/m...tegory_Code=T2

Thanks Dave. Ordered a hook and loop backing pad.

[QUOTE=CBlakeNS;4219898]So I bought the Dewalt 849 series rotary today. Anyways, I also bought these pads from Harbor Freight - http://www.harborfreight.com/7-1-2-h...pad-90451.html

These do not seem compatible with the backing plate that comes with the rotary. They are for a hook and loop backing plate which I assume is just velcro. Anyways, I didn't see anywhere on the packaging what size backing plate I should buy. Should I get a 6" backing plate.

Sorry for all the stupid questions just want to make sure I have the right stuff.


CBlakeNS - any 6" to 6 3/4" diameter hook n Loop backing plate with a 5/8 thread should work. I have never used the Harbor Freight wool pads but my Lake Country and Buff N Shine 7 1/2" pads work well with the Lake Country 6" backing Plate or the Dewalt 7" Backing Plate (actual diameter is 6 3/4").
http://www.autogeek.net/6-inch-rotary-plate.html

You may also want to invest in a pad spur to clean the wool pads "on the fly". This is a lot safer than using a screw driver or a folded metal strap. It is advised to give new wool pads a good spurring before the first use to get rid of any excess fluff.
http://www.autogeek.net/wool-pad-spur.html

Chase - I ordered that backing pad. I am probably going to order a spur in case I use any other product for another project. However, according to glassdave, the totallybuff product doesn't clog the wool pads up.

you will need the spur for vibra but not likely for Totally buff, either way its good to have one. I went through a full qt and three boats and never spurred the pad, its about the only product I've seen that cleaned so well.

It wont pull the wrap if you buff with the pad coming down on the wrap... not against...

How long are you all typically buffing a 2x2 section? I messed around a little tonight and ran the buffer slow then up to 2200 rpm. Should I go faster?

seems like most times I will have to work an area a couple times to get the full gloss out of it. Just start off working the compound around while increasing pressure and speed. I dont think there is a specific rpm per say but as you go you'll probably develop a feel for it. Generally I finish up with the buffer cookin pretty good and then sort of throttle it as I'm cleaning off the final bit of compound.


time wise you could kill the better part of a day doing a thirty three footer :D

Ok guess I shouldn't worry about burning up gel coat just keep it moving. I was doing l forward to back and up and down motions. Hopefully work on one side this weekend. I just ordered a spur. Can I spur the pad and use it again after the compound dries on the wool I just used