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I did order the Vertool but sent it back, it felt too heavy & unwieldy to me, against the small head/pad.
With cars you don't need to manoeuvre the thing about so much and weight is less of an issue, even a help.
I use a 6" Aircat DA, big orbital throw so have to watch cavity edges. It runs off a DC transformer so the unit isn't bulky, less than half the weight of those typical all-in-one tools. Used it for raw wood and paint sanding. and buffing
And a mini air polisher that takes 3" pads (and 2" but never needed them). Cheap to buy, at least if you have comp air, and small & light. Purely orbital so you do have to watch what you do.
I thought this would do , but it was uncomfortable to use because of its vertical position .
I am re finishing my own guitars . This is a second one and there could be more in future .
The machine will also help me to buff up existing ones too .
The mini is just under 2 kg , so I would have thought it would be good weight and balance ratio .
I am probably going to get shine mate one , though not decided yet .
Unfortunately I don't have an air compressor so I will need to stick with powered tools .
It's probably not worth going down the air route if this is the only use, but a comp and mini polisher could be similar price range (£30 polisher, around £110 comp, plus sundry bits).
https://www.slimsdetailing.co.uk/collections/polishing-machines/products/das6-power-with-koch-chemie-polishing-kit
unit seems solid, I think the fact that you get top quality polishes with it really helps. The vibration comfort isn’t excellent, I imagine a Rupes is less vibey like my Mirka and Festool sanders are
I know few people use big 150mm pads for polishing and buffing guitars , though I find them too big .
The benefit of mini da , is that they weight less ( more control ), you can use smaller pads 40-75mm that will be good on doing sides on guitar body , neck etc .
now you mention it, I wouldn’t mind one either!
https://i.imgur.com/k7BtGsL.jpg
Ive used it for 5 years, it’s never missed a beat. White wheel for coarse and this black wheel for bringing it to a shine
https://i.imgur.com/ejuAUgL.jpg
In my experience, the right compounds and hardness of the wheels is more important than the type of buffer you’re going for.
https://i.imgur.com/McFMcz3.jpg
Its also worth noting that your nitro finishes will require a softer touch than your urethane finishes.
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https://i.ibb.co/KjKB6Ry/85-DD145-D-F0-E5-4-FEE-A33-F-FA6-EEFA0901-B.jpg
You obviously poses all the factors needed for it looking at the stunning finishes !
Thanks for the tip about going a bit softer on nitro , much appreciated and noted .
Is that sealey machine a rotary or dual action ?
I did manage to get nice gloss on neck , though the body wasn't as good ( gloss was ok ) .
I am not sure what I did wrong , but ended up with lines under the lacquer , which they weren't there before .
But anyway, good luck on your polishing journey. Tis a minefield.
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