Silverline polisher

[Mike Graham]

First off, I can't afford a PC, at all, so that one is out of the question. However I saw this one on ebay, which has a velcro plate, so would be able to use the same sonus pads. Would I be able to use a Sonus backing plate as well if needs be?

Basically, what do you all think to it?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=8065186269&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

Thanks for any opinions :)

[Refined Reflections]

Thats a rotary rather than orbital, also the slow speed isn't as slow as many would recommend. Personally if you've never used a rotary I wouldn't recommend going down that route. I used to be in the paint trade and learnt to use one of these, after 10 years I have just bought a PC as its just too easy to rip through the paintwork. Finish can be absolutely perfect but the risk is just too high.

As for will PC pads fit, I've not checked mine yet, however if they don't I would recommend that if you do buy one go for the best quality pads available, 3m or farecla, also go for Velcro as these seem of better quality and are easier to clean/swap over etc.

Bottom line is its your call, but I'd save your money till you can afford a PC. I wouldn't like to see you slip and go through the paint in 0.5 of a second (and yes it can happen this quickly)

[Mike Graham]

so are they really that dangerous? I was watching a guy do a car yesterday, with a rotary, and he didn't seem to have much trouble, just plenty of soapy water and lots of movement.

This particular one is speed adjustable, all the way down to about 900rpm (i think) which is quite slow is it not?

There is no way I can afford £250 for all the PC stuff, and then pads on top of that, its just too expensive. If I was guna take it up as a job, i would seriously consider it, but this is just for my own personal use.

I do have an orbital buffer, but I find it too big. It only cost a tenner, and is very good (used it last year on the whole car), but its just not very well designed.

[Phil H]

i was in the same boat as you mate but i took the plunge and invested in a pc and i'm glad i did. but if u really cant afford one then try one of these ebay rotary's and get some panels / bonnets etc from a scrapy and spend hours practicing on them first.

[Mike Graham]

if its going to be a risky tool to have (believe me i would love a PC) then i think ill pass, and just buy some more bonnets for my £10 random orbital polisher lol. I think this time round, I will save my money and buy something else i need, like a wet and dry vac :D

Thankyou for your opinions, much appreciated

[182_blue]

so are they really that dangerous? I was watching a guy do a car yesterday, with a rotary, and he didn't seem to have much trouble, just plenty of soapy water and lots of movement.

This particular one is speed adjustable, all the way down to about 900rpm (i think) which is quite slow is it not?

There is no way I can afford £250 for all the PC stuff, and then pads on top of that, its just too expensive. If I was guna take it up as a job, i would seriously consider it, but this is just for my own personal use.

I do have an orbital buffer, but I find it too big. It only cost a tenner, and is very good (used it last year on the whole car), but its just not very well designed.

were did you get the £250 price tag, plus pads ?, the pc with pads currently costs £120 delivered, plus the tranny of course

[Nick666]

I was just going to say that :)

It's a great deal - well worth sticking the pennies on one side for!