Jon, Please tell me more about the 3M sponge buffer pad. Where did you
purchase it, what number was it. How big was your a/s and how many pads do
you think I'll need for a 27'? I'm going to buy those if they work better.
I'm not to interested in getting all covered in yuk. Is this DeWalt a
grinder or buffer? Where did you get it?
I've called Rolite and I'll be getting the polish, all three. I'm just
trying to gather info so I'll know what to expect and to be ready.
Thanks
DSK in TEXAS
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Friday, June 02, 2000 2:20 AM
Subject: [VAC] Polishing notes from the front...
>Hello guys,
>
>Just finished polishing my 1957 22' Caravanner with Rolite products, and it
>looks pretty good, if I do say so myself. The advice I got from this group
>was a real lifesaver, and it made me feel 100% more confident about doing
the
>job. Just a few observations to add to the info pile for anyone out there
>contemplating a shine:
>
>1. If your polisher doesn't do at least 1500 RPM (that's for cutting tough
>oxidation, then down to 1000 for softer polishing), and have a feature that
>allows you to keep the machine locked in the "on" position, you will REALLY
>be making life tougher than it needs to be. Consider an upgrade.
>
>2. Be careful with the substance you use to wipe the polish residue off
>with! I failed to notice the very fine print on a bottle of 409 cleaner
>(which said: "not recommended for aluminum"), I used it on the skin and
>clouded it up...that set me back one full day and I had to repolish one
side
>of the trailer again. Arrgh! Lots of good cleaners out there, but read
the
>labels and don't use ammonia.
>
>3. Consider these new words to live by: you can NEVER have too many clean
>towels! You need a goodly amount to wipe off black polish residue,
>especially if you want to finish quickly and are polishing big sections of
>the trailer at one time, as I did.
>
>4. Consider a sponge buffer pad. I used the "fuzzy" pads at first (from
>Lake Co. Mfg.) in various thicknesses, but the 3M sponge pad I purchased
>later cut better, didn't produce the annoying fuzz balls that stick all
over
>you, made less of a mess, and stayed on my polisher (DeWalt model #849)
much
>more securely.
>
>And finally, if the weather is sunny...get ready for some serious
involuntary
>tanning on your arms and face!
>
>Jon Amores #2671
>
>
>
