Crusader Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizman62 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 I use a buffer I got at an auto parts store. SR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistermikev Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 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). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader Posted May 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 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! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizman62 Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 As I tried to find AUD prices for buffers there was one in the 2000 range... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtisa Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader Posted May 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 7 hours ago, curtisa said: Try SuperCheap Auto... YES absolutely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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