Polishing Mops?

WeeMan · 9th May 2009, 21:08

After breaking my 2nd cruddy car polisher from Hellfrauds i've bought a 2100W Bosch angle grinder from the police auctions!. Got transformer, now all I need is some pointers as to where I would get a good polishing mop for it.

StevenWilliams · 9th May 2009, 21:39

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Originally Posted by WeeMan

After breaking my 2nd cruddy car polisher from Hellfrauds i've bought a 2100W Bosch angle grinder from the police auctions!. Got transformer, now all I need is some pointers as to where I would get a good polishing mop for it.

Does the angle grinder have speed control?

You could quite easily rip the paint clean off using an angle grinder with a polishing head on. It will spin way to fast.

Also as it will only spin in circles it is not ideal and for pro's only. A double action unit is much safer as it spins and 'wobbles' making it much easier to use.

zojosc · 9th May 2009, 22:33

Although polishers look like angle grinders, they run at a much lower speed and grinders should not be used as polishers if you value your car and paintwork.

Andy. (Toolhire Manager)

empsburna · 9th May 2009, 22:34

Angle grinder starting speed is faster than my makita at full tilt, and i've never needed to go past speed 3 out of the 6 available!

My advice would be to put it on eBay and pick up a used Porter Cable/Megs G220/UDM

Dragrad · 9th May 2009, 23:29

You could also use a Metabo Sxe450 Duo or the new Turbo version. Although sold as a sander, it does, in kit form, come with 2 polishing heads and a polishing mop. Variable speed and dual Random orbit. Superb machine, several car restorers use them to polish their cars.

Also comes with 3 year's warranty

As stated previously... Do Not use a grinder, far too fast

Greeners · 10th May 2009, 06:43

Has anyone pointed out that a grinder/ sander is too fast yet...?

StevenWilliams · 10th May 2009, 07:19

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Originally Posted by Greeners

Has anyone pointed out that a grinder/ sander is too fast yet...?

Damn. Someone should have mentioned that

Greeners · 10th May 2009, 07:34

If you want a cheap unit, thry Silverline Orange......

WeeMan · 10th May 2009, 16:14

Someone mentioned that the grinder may be a bit fast, have any of you heard this wicked rumour before?? lol. THANKS!

deano78 · 10th May 2009, 16:58

its not a rumour. normal rotary speeds for paint correction range from 600-1800rpm (ish) and its adjustable for spreading, working and refining process. angle grinders can have single speeds of 11000rpm. it will burn your paint right off your car.

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9th May 2009, 22:33	#3
zojosc Gets stuck in Rover 75 1.8 Club SE Saloon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The lovely Cotswolds Posts: 816 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Although polishers look like angle grinders, they run at a much lower speed and grinders should not be used as polishers if you value your car and paintwork. Andy. (Toolhire Manager) __________________ " Keep Smilin' " Andy

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Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	You could also use a Metabo Sxe450 Duo or the new Turbo version. Although sold as a sander, it does, in kit form, come with 2 polishing heads and a polishing mop. Variable speed and dual Random orbit. Superb machine, several car restorers use them to polish their cars. Also comes with 3 year's warranty As stated previously... Do Not use a grinder, far too fast __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER... Last edited by Dragrad; 10th May 2009 at 00:10..

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Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Has anyone pointed out that a grinder/ sander is too fast yet...? __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

10th May 2009, 07:34	#8
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	If you want a cheap unit, thry Silverline Orange...... __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

9th May 2009, 22:34	#4
empsburna Gets stuck in Other Manufacturer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Black Country Posts: 716 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 3 Posts	Angle grinder starting speed is faster than my makita at full tilt, and i've never needed to go past speed 3 out of the 6 available! My advice would be to put it on eBay and pick up a used Porter Cable/Megs G220/UDM

10th May 2009, 16:14	#9
WeeMan Posted a thing or two Mazda MX5, BMW 520i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny Ayrshire Posts: 1,498 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Someone mentioned that the grinder may be a bit fast, have any of you heard this wicked rumour before?? lol. THANKS! __________________ http://www.sloganizer.net/en/style8,ZTT.png

10th May 2009, 16:58	#10
deano78 Loves to post Audi A4 (formerly 75 cdt saloon) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: chorley Posts: 493 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	its not a rumour. normal rotary speeds for paint correction range from 600-1800rpm (ish) and its adjustable for spreading, working and refining process. angle grinders can have single speeds of 11000rpm. it will burn your paint right off your car.