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Discussion in 'Detailing & Showroom' started by INTMD8, Dec 31, 2014.

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  1. INTMD8

    INTMD8 F1 Veteran
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    #1 INTMD8, Dec 31, 2014
    In the past I've used my ancient Milwaukee rotary polisher with 3 step 3m products, sometimes skipping the abrasive stuff and going right to the medium compound and gray foam pad and finishing with blue compound and blue pad. Even on a black car this has resulted with perfect results.

    I see most of the polishers listed for sale on Esoteric's site are orbital. Are most detailers using orbital over rotary now for some reason or is it just a matter of personal preference?
     
  2. Dakota

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    #2 Dakota, Dec 31, 2014
    I use Orbital. There are so many pad selections and polishes these days. You can get the abrasiveness that can have the same effectiveness as a rotary with a denim pad. There is a lot less risk of burning through in a moment of distraction.
     
  3. V-TWELVE

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    #3 V-TWELVE, Jan 1, 2015
    Biggest reason for a orbital is that the random action does not set up uniform marks in the paint to create holograms like a rotary does.
     

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