Polisher

[ronan]

What machines are you using to Compound your paint ? I have a lot of small parts to compound and doing it by hand with a rag is hit and miss, and tiring. I need something small to do the small parts . Any suggestions ?

 

[brightspark]

here or similar https://www.cromwell.co.uk/shop/power-tools/air-sanders-and-polishers/fos003mk-3"-orbital-sander/p/KBE2702103K?utm_campaign=pla+-+&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping-pla&utm_keyword=KBE2702103K&istCompanyId=6aa6787b-063e-4414-802d-129f235df603&istItemId=aqrxrpxaw&istBid=tztx Bergen probably do a decent one cheaper

 

[ronan]

Thanks brightspark, i did think of an air sander, but wondered if it would spin too fast.

 

[Mee]

They do, but get the correct speed item which is a buffer/polisher and it will run at the right speed. For compounding I use Farecla G10 and always use plenty of water.

 

[ronan]

I might just use a cordless drill on the low setting, most if not all the parts can be done on a bench, not as awkward as a car.

 

[Daz1968]

I bought a silverline polisher was good value for money.
Not the best but good enough for occasional use,

 

[Maxakarudy]

I found an electric angle drill is ideal, with 3" mop heads, (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Makita-DA...911556?hash=item257394a5c4:g:0LUAAOSw65FXqVyJ)
I find the 6" polishers heavy and cumbersome.
I need to focus on small areas at a time to really get a good finish.
The angle drill has variable speed and good torque, plus it's a drill that gets into tight places..bonus