Buffer Pad Maintenance
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Buffer Pad Maintenance
Hi Folk's!
I painted my cab last fall ( 1st large-scale attempt at BC/CC),.wet- sanded alot of crap off the surface, and decided,since it's raining outside today, it was time to try my hand at buffing..never done this before either,..So in I jump..
I used 3m's Perfect-it product, after a little trial and error(on the roof where no-one can see it..
),.. I think for a novice in the dark..It turned out OK,.. I'm now left wondering" what"s the proper way is to clean and take care of the buffing pads?" I'm using the 7-8" 3m stick-it foam and wool pads..any insight,buffing hints and help appreciated .Thank's!
I painted my cab last fall ( 1st large-scale attempt at BC/CC),.wet- sanded alot of crap off the surface, and decided,since it's raining outside today, it was time to try my hand at buffing..never done this before either,..So in I jump..
I used 3m's Perfect-it product, after a little trial and error(on the roof where no-one can see it..
),.. I think for a novice in the dark..It turned out OK,.. I'm now left wondering" what"s the proper way is to clean and take care of the buffing pads?" I'm using the 7-8" 3m stick-it foam and wool pads..any insight,buffing hints and help appreciated .Thank's!
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Well, just make sure there are no buildups of anything really. Keep it clean and disgard when worn out. If you drop it on the ground make sure you thoroughly comb the pad before use.
What grade of compound are you using?
If you are a novice use a fine-cut compound so you do not cut through the clear and into the color coat fast. Do not stay in one spot for long at all or you will heat the paint up with the buffer and wreck your work. I have a Dewalt variable speed buffer and I use it on 1200rpms I think. I haven't used it for a while but that is what I recall as the best speed for my experiences. Be patient with shining the rig up though, let the buffer do the work for you.
How many coats of clear did you end up spraying when you painted?
What grade of compound are you using?
If you are a novice use a fine-cut compound so you do not cut through the clear and into the color coat fast. Do not stay in one spot for long at all or you will heat the paint up with the buffer and wreck your work. I have a Dewalt variable speed buffer and I use it on 1200rpms I think. I haven't used it for a while but that is what I recall as the best speed for my experiences. Be patient with shining the rig up though, let the buffer do the work for you.
How many coats of clear did you end up spraying when you painted?
Cargo Master
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Clean pads with what exactly? I'm doing this same thing now, with a Dewalt 849 @1200 rpm using wool and foam pads.
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I am not sure on exact cleaning materials that could be out there, but I just make sure the piece is free of large chunky build ups. Washing any dirt from the piece needing polishing will also keep the pad cleaner. Perhaps the pad could be machine washed after majority of the compound material has been removed by hand etc?
I would contact or search for a specific cleaner from 3M to see what can and can't be done.
I would contact or search for a specific cleaner from 3M to see what can and can't be done.
Cranky Old Guy
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"Trucks" the tv show on Spike had a short piece on a cleaner/dryer for buffing pads. Just caught part of it, Looks like a 2 gal bucket arrangement of some sorts. Didn't catch the manufacturer, might be able to pull it up on the Spike website.
Cranky Old Guy
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From: Raphine, Virginia
I was way off on that buffer pad cleaner, but here it is: Grit Guard Universal Pad Washer,Dual action orbital pad washer, foam and wool pad washer, rotary pad washer, Cyclo pad washer, Porter Cable pad You would have to buff a lot of vehicles to make it worth that price.
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