Just got an 8" buffer; 3/4 hp, 3450 rpm, 3/4" shaft.
It appears that it needs pads at least 3/4" thick to work. Right?
Here goes...I need the Right Stuff . I'll be polishing aluminum on my bike 90% of the time.
I've been reading a lot of the posts from this awsome forum, and trying to put everything in prospective. Only doing a fair job of it though.
Before getting the buffer I spent 8 hrs. sanding the aluminum parts I made for my new luggage rack with the following; 80 grit, then 120, 220, 330, 440 and finally 660.
Then went to polish it with a buffer we have at work, drill press, stupid stuff.
Started buffing, only to find out that I didn't completely remove one of the earlier layers of sanding 100%. ARGH!!!!! I was about to throw them across the shop before spending another 8 hrs trying to rectify the mess. "THAT's" when I knew I had to take it to the next step.
"Most aluminum I use is just mill finish".
Need to know:
METAL PREP WHEELS and COMPOUND(S)
1. What are the right wheels to use to avoid all the sanding BS I went through before?
2. Can I eliminat the sanding by just using compound and the right wheel?
3. What compounds and order should be used?
4. Do I need to have a separate wheel for each compound used?
POLISHING WHEELS and COMPOUND(S)
1.Size and type to get the best possible results, in what order, with what compound.
Thanks for your patience, I just want to be as good as all of you.
Jake
