RacingTiger04

Hah, go figure right? A nice little dewalt random orbital buffer. The formula could definately use a good clay bar/polish/wax, and finding this with spring just around the corner has already told me what I'll be doing in a few weeks lol. You guys have any tips for a first time using one of these things? Like what's a good buffer pad to use and compounds for that matter? Never used a buffer before at all... so any help you can give me is highly appreciated!

RacingTiger04

nobody? I found out it is a 10" if that helps any *shrug*

jhthornley

there are some 3M "how to" videos out there... very informative... dude is "hawking" his products, but he shows technique and what pads are for what etc...

I found them when considering repainting my car myself... autobody101 or some similar site..

JT

Scott85

http://www.autopia.org/forum/index.php

camarobird92

Practice on somebody else's car... LOL

And be very easy around the edges...

Critter

what color is your car?

RacingTiger04

sig car - Navy blue metallic

thanks guys.

RealDealZ28

Like others have said, be very careful on the edges. You'll burn the paint off in no time around the edges if you're not careful.

barney1golf

An orbital buffer isn't as dangerous as a regular buffer. I have found the best luck in using orbital is to wipe the wax on by hand but don't let it dry completely. Leave the machine on the surface when starting machine or the pad will fly off. I just went over a Grand Prix with the Mothers clay bar, and the car was covered with overspray, I couldn't believe the results. The car is white and it took everything off. Then I went over it with Carbrite Tropiglow Carnuba, then with Carbrite Yellow Carnuba. Great results. Good luck with buffer, I always had better luck with good old elbow grease.