Polishing Mops?

[WeeMan]

:D After breaking my 2nd cruddy car polisher from Hellfrauds i've bought a 2100W Bosch angle grinder from the police auctions!. Got transformer, now all I need is some pointers as to where I would get a good polishing mop for it.:confused:

[StevenWilliams]

:D After breaking my 2nd cruddy car polisher from Hellfrauds i've bought a 2100W Bosch angle grinder from the police auctions!. Got transformer, now all I need is some pointers as to where I would get a good polishing mop for it.:confused:

Does the angle grinder have speed control?

You could quite easily rip the paint clean off using an angle grinder with a polishing head on. It will spin way to fast.

Also as it will only spin in circles it is not ideal and for pro's only. A double action unit is much safer as it spins and 'wobbles' making it much easier to use.

[zojosc]

Although polishers look like angle grinders, they run at a much lower speed and grinders should not be used as polishers if you value your car and paintwork.

Andy. (Toolhire Manager)

[empsburna]

Angle grinder starting speed is faster than my makita at full tilt, and i've never needed to go past speed 3 out of the 6 available!

My advice would be to put it on eBay and pick up a used Porter Cable/Megs G220/UDM

[Dragrad]

You could also use a Metabo Sxe450 Duo or the new Turbo version. Although sold as a sander, it does, in kit form, come with 2 polishing heads and a polishing mop. Variable speed and dual Random orbit. Superb machine, several car restorers use them to polish their cars.

Also comes with 3 year's warranty :D

As stated previously... Do Not use a grinder, far too fast :(

[Greeners]

Has anyone pointed out that a grinder/ sander is too fast yet...?

:getmecoat::getmecoat::getmecoat::getmecoat::D

[StevenWilliams]

Has anyone pointed out that a grinder/ sander is too fast yet...?

:getmecoat::getmecoat::getmecoat::getmecoat::D

Damn. Someone should have mentioned that :bowdown::bowdown:

[Greeners]

If you want a cheap unit, thry Silverline Orange......

[WeeMan]

:confused: Someone mentioned that the grinder may be a bit fast, have any of you heard this wicked rumour before?? lol. THANKS! :D

[deano78]

its not a rumour. normal rotary speeds for paint correction range from 600-1800rpm (ish) and its adjustable for spreading, working and refining process. angle grinders can have single speeds of 11000rpm. it will burn your paint right off your car.

[kevin]

it will burn your paint right off your car.


so thats how you get a silver car.:getmecoat::D

[black olive]

particularly if fitted with a grinding disc- warning- may create swirls

[StevenWilliams]

A hair would cause swirls at 11,000 PRM :)

[WeeMan]

:eek: OMG!!! ..... found my transformer in the hut and had a "start" of grinder, bloomin Nora! I recon it would keep a ship upright, too powerfull was un understatement!.
So.......... anyone looking for an angle grinder? lol

Savings tin now started for a REAL polisher. Thanks for all the advice folks.

[stocktake]

Nobody told him to take the blade off I See

[Greeners]

here you go.... (http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Silverline_Silverstorm_Rotary_Polisher_1.html#a129 659)

[Simondi]

:eek: OMG!!! ..... found my transformer in the hut .

Was it an autobot or a deceptacon?:D

[WeeMan]

;) Thanks, will go for the Silverline.

:D ... and no, it wasn't an autobot or a deceptacon....it was a Roverron!! http://www.websmileys.com/sm/fingers/fing33.gif

[WeeMan]

:D YIPEE!!!...... Bought a Sealy 6 speed polisher today (ebay), no instructions of course, so would be gratefull for a "how-to polish without burning it" if anyones up to it.

:bowdown: Thanks for all the help during this venture into the unknown. Used one about 2 years ago (under close supervision).

[Greeners]

:D YIPEE!!!...... Bought a Sealy 6 speed polisher today (ebay), no instructions of course, so would be gratefull for a "how-to polish without burning it" if anyones up to it.

:bowdown: Thanks for all the help during this venture into the unknown. Used one about 2 years ago (under close supervision).

have a read of this (http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=66024&goto=newpost)

[WeeMan]

:D Thanks Greeners, had a go at the Mrs Lantra while she was out (just in case!), came up a treat.

[Devilish]

so thats how you get a silver car.:getmecoat::D

I like it :D:D:D