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: Can I buff/compound with a DA sander? Huck2020 Jul 3rd, 01, 7:16 PM Hey guys. I'm ready to do the job except for the fact that I don't have a buffer. I saw the body shop store has buffing backers/velcro buffing pads that screw in just like my sanding pad does on my DA, but the guy at the store said a DA won't buff correctly because of its dual motions. Is this true, and if so, is there an interface that causes it to spin in circles only? 70project Jul 3rd, 01, 7:41 PM <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Huck2020: Hey guys. I'm ready to do the job except for the fact that I don't have a buffer. I saw the body shop store has buffing backers/velcro buffing pads that screw in just like my sanding pad does on my DA, but the guy at the store said a DA won't buff correctly because of its dual motions. Is this true, and if so, is there an interface that causes it to spin in circles only?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I would not. You have got all this time and money invested it would be a shame to mess it up now. You may can rent one at a good price or have a friend loan you one. Just keep the speed down to avoid any burns. WayneK Jul 4th, 01, 6:04 AM The DA orbital Pad, black waffle is for wax application. as stated B-4 beg or borrow a GOOd low speed or variable speed buffer. GL ------------------ Wayne ACES 1556 TCG 186 So many Mustangs So Little Time Huck2020 Jul 4th, 01, 8:05 AM Is it possible to use one of those big 11" buffer/polishers to compound? I know it would be big and bulky... but I'm desperate right now von Jul 4th, 01, 1:30 PM I bought a Black & Decker 2 speed (non-orbital) sander/ buffer for about $50 at a hardware store. I found 7" wool and foam pads to fit it at a Carquest Auto Parts store. It does buffing jobs fine for me. I keep it on low speed. One tip, I put masking tape on the (body) edges to keep the pad off them. ------------------ von '69 300 Dlx SS TC #15 ACES #1575 My '69 SS (http://sites.netscape.net/von69ss/homepage) [This message has been edited by von (edited 07-04-2001).] cjlandry Jul 4th, 01, 5:00 PM Also, make sure the pad is squarely on the surface when you start the motor. Otherwise the motor will run up speed before you lay it on. ------------------ My Elky Page (http://www.geocities.com/chadjlandry/index.html) (updated 5-15-01) "Think for yourself. Don't let popular opinion make your decisions for you." Chad Landry TC Member #643 ACES Member #04556 '68 El Camino | ||