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Paint/Buffer Speed
The paint on my girlfriend's car, as well as my hood, could use a little buffing/polishing, but unfortunately I can't afford a nice adjustable speed orbital buffer. The two models I have seen that I am concidering each have set speeds. One is a smaller and can be held in one hand, this one has a speed of 4000 opm. The other one is larger and meant to be used with two hands, this one has a speed of 2300 opm. Does anyone know anything about what buffer speeds are good for what purposes?
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I am not familar with the best speed for buffing but I have made a variable speed controler. I use this with the belt sander, drill and dremel tool. I used one of those rotory fan control switches and wired it together inside two metal outlet boxes, one for the switch and one for the outlet. I have been using it for years now and it seems to work just fine other than it gets a little hot. A slow speed belt sander is awesome for removing paint or poly. It dosen't get hot enough to melt and stick to the belt.
I think that if you have a faster speed buffer you have to move it faster so that you don't melt the clear coat.
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the random orbit polisher I've seen most recommended is the Porter Cable brand, and the 7424 model has a variable speed from 2400 to 6000rpm.
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