polishing mop

RPWC · 31st May 2015, 17:07

is it possible to buy a polishing mop head to fit an angle grinder tool?
I have the type where the disc is secured by a ring nut with two holes in for the locking tool

humphshumphs · 31st May 2015, 17:10

You can probably get something to fit.... but the speed of the angle grinder is far too fast for a polishing mop. (Unless you can slow your angle grinder down to about 2500/3000rpm max)

klarzy · 31st May 2015, 17:22

I have used medium and soft cutting mops from my local auto paint supplier, these have the same standard thread as any large angle grinder, mine also has speed control from 600 rpm up.

You do get high peripheral speeds with these so you do need to be able to hold the weight of the grinder...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Farecla-6-...item4ae4a9df53
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-PACK-OF-...item54193a0f6c
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VALETING-B...item3aa4371810
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Backing-Pl...item35c5b70371

plenty to choose from

Vossy · 31st May 2015, 18:36

Don't do it Richard, unless you want someone to repaint your panel, second hand DA's are pretty cheap or a basic rotary from Machine Mart but don't go down the angle grinder route ...

If you are really into it then go for something more expensive, lots and lots of advice out there, I am a member here: Detailing World go have a look.

RPWC · 31st May 2015, 20:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vossy

Don't do it Richard, unless you want someone to repaint your panel, second hand DA's are pretty cheap or a basic rotary from Machine Mart but don't go down the angle grinder route ...

If you are really into it then go for something more expensive, lots and lots of advice out there, I am a member here: Detailing World go have a look.

I got a one of these last week,it does a good job, but been told its not a polisher http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HV-Profess...3D151683418519 it does a good job but vibrates like hell

Vossy · 31st May 2015, 20:30

Yeah that's just a buffer, go to YouTube and search for junkman2000, he has great videos and how to's on how to create a perfect finish for beginners.

RPWC · 31st May 2015, 23:19

thanks,just had a quick look, worth keeping for reference

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klarzy This is my second home none but not gone Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: March, Cambs Posts: 16,437 Thanks: 894 Thanked 4,247 Times in 3,025 Posts	I have used medium and soft cutting mops from my local auto paint supplier, these have the same standard thread as any large angle grinder, mine also has speed control from 600 rpm up. You do get high peripheral speeds with these so you do need to be able to hold the weight of the grinder... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Farecla-6-...item4ae4a9df53 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-PACK-OF-...item54193a0f6c http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VALETING-B...item3aa4371810 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Backing-Pl...item35c5b70371 plenty to choose from __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]….All praise Bananaswan…. Last edited by klarzy; 31st May 2015 at 17:25..

31st May 2015, 23:19	#7
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	thanks,just had a quick look, worth keeping for reference __________________ Cheers. Rich…

31st May 2015, 18:36	#4
Vossy Why? ... MG ZT+ Cdti Auto saloon. Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Blockeswich, South Staffs Posts: 1,549 Thanks: 173 Thanked 483 Times in 330 Posts	Don't do it Richard, unless you want someone to repaint your panel, second hand DA's are pretty cheap or a basic rotary from Machine Mart but don't go down the angle grinder route ... If you are really into it then go for something more expensive, lots and lots of advice out there, I am a member here: Detailing World go have a look.

31st May 2015, 20:30	#6
Vossy Why? ... MG ZT+ Cdti Auto saloon. Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Blockeswich, South Staffs Posts: 1,549 Thanks: 173 Thanked 483 Times in 330 Posts	Yeah that's just a buffer, go to YouTube and search for junkman2000, he has great videos and how to's on how to create a perfect finish for beginners.