difference between DA and Rotary polisher

[BenSRT]

Hi,I'm a newbie on this forum and I would like to say what is the difference between DA and rotary? I know the rotary is to make compound,but can I make compound with the DA or I can just make polishing and waxing?

Sorry for my english,I'm from Quebec,Canada and I do my best to speak in english..I try very hard!

thanks for your help!

Ben

[CieraSL]

Re: difference between DA and Rotary polisher

Check out this thread: Rotary vs DA Polisher vs Traditional Orbital Buffer


BTW, your English is fine!

[BenSRT]

Re: difference between DA and Rotary polisher

So,if I understand the DA it's only to polishing,remove swirl and light scratch and waxing.The rotary buffer it's to make compound. M205 is the top to work with a DA.

thanks for your answers.

[ClearlyCoated]

Re: difference between DA and Rotary polisher

WHAT IS A DUAL ACTION POLISHER?
Years ago, the vast majority of paintwork polishing was carried out using rotary polishers with wool or foam “mops”. These polishers are still the mainstay of many body shops and professional detailers and when used correctly they can deliver spectacular results. However they have a risks attached to them and require practice to be able to get the best out of them. Owing to their nature, where the pad spins on a constant orbit, a rotary polisher can develop significant heat on the paintwork which can lead to paint burns in the hands of an inexperienced user.

By contrast, a dual action polisher is a much safer tool to simply pick up and use. By dual action, it means that the pad not only spins in a circle, but it also oscillates. This results in a random orbit movement of the pad – sometimes such polishes are referred to as “Random-Orbit” polishers (RO polishers) for this reason. The diagram below highlights the difference between the pad motion of a rotary and a dual action polisher:

The random orbit nature of a dual action polisher means that it generates far less heat than a rotary polisher. It is a more gentle tool so correction work typically takes longer. However it is also safer to use and easier to learn which makes it the ideal beginners’ tool.

Some dual action tools such as the Cyclo use two smaller pads which follow the random orbit path above, rather than the single pad of the PC/UDM/G220. These machines are more restricted when it comes to pad size but are still very capable tools when it comes to paintwork correction and finish.

[ClearlyCoated]

Re: difference between DA and Rotary polisher

The above was courtesy of detailingbliss.com

Machine Polishing by Dual Action Polisher - Full Guide

[BenSRT]

Re: difference between DA and Rotary polisher

your answers is very clear!!

thanks a lot!!

[BenSRT]

Re: difference between DA and Rotary polisher

in really is not clear!!I read a thread of Mickael Stoops and in her list of recommendation he say I can make compound with M105...someone have try it with a DA or the really best is a rotary buffer??

the thread:

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37547

[CieraSL]

Re: difference between DA and Rotary polisher

Yes, you can use M105 (the new version) with a DA. Using my G110v2, M105 on a Meguiar's Soft Buff 2.0 yellow polishing pad followed by Menzerna PO85rd on a Lake Country gray 6.5" CCS pad got me this kind of finish:



I used M105 to remove the heavier initial defects and PO85rd to refine the finish and remove the micro-marring from M105.

[ClearlyCoated]

Re: difference between DA and Rotary polisher

in really is not clear!!I read a thread of Mickael Stoops and in her list of recommendation he say I can make compound with M105...someone have try it with a DA or the really best is a rotary buffer??

the thread:
http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37547

M105 can be used with a DA or a rotary. It just can't be hand applied.

[BenSRT]

Re: difference between DA and Rotary polisher

with m105 can use more agressive pad if necessary? like Lake country Yellow or Orange??It is make a good job in comparatively a rotary buffer??

[BenSRT]

Re: difference between DA and Rotary polisher

witch technics you choose to cleaning your pad after the job??soap?

[Shawn T.]

Re: difference between DA and Rotary polisher

M105 can be used with a DA or a rotary. It just can't be hand applied.

M105 can be applied by hand. By DA, it dusts quite a lot and has less o working time than UC. This is why UC is really the recommended product when it comes to working aggressively with a DA.

[Tuck91]

Re: difference between DA and Rotary polisher

M105 can be applied by hand. By DA, it dusts quite a lot and has less o working time than UC. This is why UC is really the recommended product when it comes to working aggressively with a DA.

Ultimate Compound dusts a lot when used by D.A as well, almolst as much as M105 IMO. Whenever I use UC, I usually have to wash the vehicle again after that step to remove all the dust on the surface and in the cracks and crevices.

[BenSRT]

Re: difference between DA and Rotary polisher

and M105 with a DA make a good??same to rotary buffer??witch technics your choose to clean your pad?soap?

[BenSRT]

Re: difference between DA and Rotary polisher

It is make a good job compound with a DA?Witch technics your choose to cleaning your pads??