Rotary polishers etc

[Crusader]

A few weeks ago I had this vague memory of having bought a polishing pad at some time and when I looked in my shed it was actually there. So notify U2, boast to Bono, I found what I was looking for! And I looked a little further and there were two of them.....

 

They have a velcro backing and are just the right size so I've used them in my Random Orbital Sander. And it does the job.....eventually

 

But the trouble with the R O Sander is when you put pressure on is slows down or even stops spinning so it takes too long. So my question is am I better off getting something more suited for the job or do other people use a random orbital Sander?

 

I was wondering if there's an adaptor so you can use an angle grinder but will that go too fast?

 

 

So what do you guys suggest? Should I stick with the R O Sander or ditch it?

Thanks in advance!

[Bizman62]

For a suitable speed use the RO. With the angle grinder you may easily either sand through or burn the finish.

There's angle polishers looking like angle grinders but they're low speed - and low noise as well! They don't cost too much, starting from AUD 100 or even less.

[ScottR]

 I use a buffer I got at an auto parts store.

SR

[mistermikev]

I'm totally stealing the 'found what I was looking for line' - cracked me up. 

I have a walmart cheap buffer... I don't think it's 'great' but I just use it to get close then follow up with my elbow grinder (hehe).

[Crusader]

Thanks for all replies, I will look into the buffers. Although I saw the Dewalt sells for about $470.....I won't be taking that path!

[Bizman62]

As I tried to find AUD prices for buffers there was one in the 2000 range...

[curtisa]

6 hours ago, Crusader said:

Thanks for all replies, I will look into the buffers. Although I saw the Dewalt sells for about $470.....I won't be taking that path!

Try the big box auto supply chains like SuperCheap Auto, AutoBarn or Repco.

[Crusader]

7 hours ago, curtisa said:

Try SuperCheap Auto...

YES absolutely