Who was using a ROS for buffing?
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Who was using a ROS for buffing?
I seem to remember someone here (Kevin S? Ken H) was using some buffing pads made for the ROS. I wanted to try it but never bought the things, now can't remember what they were.
My freakin arm is killing me!
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My freakin arm is killing me!
TIA!
Darren
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Re: Who was using a ROS for buffing?
That was me Darren, Surbuf pads. You can get them at Woodcraft, Woodworkers Supply, or directly from their website. About $12 for two, and they worked great.
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Re: Who was using a ROS for buffing?
I was using some 3" buffing pads for an air driven sander:
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-inch-min ... 95394.html
I use 3M Cutting compund, and then MeGuiers #10 and 17, or go through the Fenders Guitar POlishing Compound Series, available at Guitar Center. I can't tell the difference in performance for either, and the Fender stuff is cheaper, and there is more of it.
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-inch-min ... 95394.html
I use 3M Cutting compund, and then MeGuiers #10 and 17, or go through the Fenders Guitar POlishing Compound Series, available at Guitar Center. I can't tell the difference in performance for either, and the Fender stuff is cheaper, and there is more of it.
Ken Hundley
Nocturnal Guitars
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So, my big brother was playing guitar and I figured I'd try it too.
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So, my big brother was playing guitar and I figured I'd try it too.
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Re: Who was using a ROS for buffing?
I ordered the surbuf pads. I know I need to either spend more time leveling and building up coats or spend more time buffing. I'm trying this first...
So far I like the Novus polishes, we'll see how they work with these pads. They are small bottles though, and I'd like to be able to use something available locally, though all we have are ace/lowes/homeDs close.
So far I like the Novus polishes, we'll see how they work with these pads. They are small bottles though, and I'd like to be able to use something available locally, though all we have are ace/lowes/homeDs close.
Darren
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Re: Who was using a ROS for buffing?
Any decent auto store should have the MeGuiars auto polishes, or 3M, or a similar polishing compounds in various grits. Any of those will work...you are polishing a coating...on a car or a guitar.
Ken Hundley
Nocturnal Guitars
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So, my big brother was playing guitar and I figured I'd try it too.
- Stevie Ray Vaughan
Nocturnal Guitars
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So, my big brother was playing guitar and I figured I'd try it too.
- Stevie Ray Vaughan
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Re: Who was using a ROS for buffing?
Do you guys find it hard to control the speed thus the heat build up using that method? I have a pedestal buffer that works great but cost a whole lot more.
Tim Benware
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Re: Who was using a ROS for buffing?
Not at all.....just keep it moving at an even pace, never let it sit on a spot. Also, keep the pad wet enough.
Ken Hundley
Nocturnal Guitars
http://www.nocturnalguitars.com
So, my big brother was playing guitar and I figured I'd try it too.
- Stevie Ray Vaughan
Nocturnal Guitars
http://www.nocturnalguitars.com
So, my big brother was playing guitar and I figured I'd try it too.
- Stevie Ray Vaughan