how to keep polish from flinging

Victoryreds10 · 07-29-2005, 02:06 AM

i got a craftsman buffer and everytime i use it i frickin fling polish all over the damn place, how much do i really need to do my entire truck? i put on small amounts but no matter wha a few spots seem to wanna flin and hit my windows and shit and other areas ive already done.

buellwinkle · 07-29-2005, 02:16 AM

Three things cause fling, 1) too high a speed, set the bugger to the slowest speed, a 1 or about 1,200 rpm, 2) poor technique, put the small blob on the center of the pad, start the buffer with the pad on the car and keep it flat at all times, don't lift or tilt the buffer while it's spinning at high speed, 3) runny product, get a good thick product (polish or wax) that's designed for rotary buffers for proffesionals, I use Malco Rejuvenator or Foam Pad polish or Meguairs #80 or #83 which are better for beginners because of their diminishing abbrasives.

You can switch to a concave pad like the variable contact pads from Lake Country as they keep the product from slinging by cupping it in. Also don't use a pad larger than 6", that's for pros and the edges run much faster and it slings more and has a higher chance of burning the paint. If you use a rotary you have to expect some product to get where you don't want it so cover convertible tops and tires where it's difficult to get off.

As a last alternative, switch to a DA buffer like the Porter Cable 7224 or 7336, does a good job and won't splatter. I've switch on cars like my kids convertible because it would be a nightmare to clean the polish specs off the top. Besides, if you keep up on the maintenance of the car, like polish twice a year, you won't need anything more powefull than the PC buffer. Also, you won't have to clean up the areas you already done cause no matter how careful you are with a rotary buffer, it's still going to throw dust so you have to wash the car after buffing.

Zizzo · 08-08-2005, 05:46 PM

^cool, another fan of malco

I've always put whatever product I'm using on a applicator pad or a towel and rub it on by hand then I'd use the buffer to buff it off. Usually I'd set the buffer (craftsman) at 3 to do this. I've had the best results when I apply the product on the car kinda heavy with the pad and then buff it off.

07-29-2005, 02:06 AM	#1
Victoryreds10 Hermeeee Age: 24 Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 452 Location: User is: OffLine	how to keep polish from flinging i got a craftsman buffer and everytime i use it i frickin fling polish all over the damn place, how much do i really need to do my entire truck? i put on small amounts but no matter wha a few spots seem to wanna flin and hit my windows and shit and other areas ive already done.
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07-29-2005, 02:16 AM	#2
buellwinkle Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 88 Location: So Cal User is: OffLine	Re: how to keep polish from flinging Three things cause fling, 1) too high a speed, set the bugger to the slowest speed, a 1 or about 1,200 rpm, 2) poor technique, put the small blob on the center of the pad, start the buffer with the pad on the car and keep it flat at all times, don't lift or tilt the buffer while it's spinning at high speed, 3) runny product, get a good thick product (polish or wax) that's designed for rotary buffers for proffesionals, I use Malco Rejuvenator or Foam Pad polish or Meguairs #80 or #83 which are better for beginners because of their diminishing abbrasives. You can switch to a concave pad like the variable contact pads from Lake Country as they keep the product from slinging by cupping it in. Also don't use a pad larger than 6", that's for pros and the edges run much faster and it slings more and has a higher chance of burning the paint. If you use a rotary you have to expect some product to get where you don't want it so cover convertible tops and tires where it's difficult to get off. As a last alternative, switch to a DA buffer like the Porter Cable 7224 or 7336, does a good job and won't splatter. I've switch on cars like my kids convertible because it would be a nightmare to clean the polish specs off the top. Besides, if you keep up on the maintenance of the car, like polish twice a year, you won't need anything more powefull than the PC buffer. Also, you won't have to clean up the areas you already done cause no matter how careful you are with a rotary buffer, it's still going to throw dust so you have to wash the car after buffing.
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08-08-2005, 05:46 PM	#3
Zizzo Domestic newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 57 Location: NC User is: OffLine	Re: how to keep polish from flinging ^cool, another fan of malco I've always put whatever product I'm using on a applicator pad or a towel and rub it on by hand then I'd use the buffer to buff it off. Usually I'd set the buffer (craftsman) at 3 to do this. I've had the best results when I apply the product on the car kinda heavy with the pad and then buff it off.
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