perfectionist

Sweet Hornet, Chuck. SWEET!

428 CJ Balanced with semi-hot Comp cam:

Indeed: the four P's, and maybe a fifth--patience!

I've used rotaries for years, but they do require an experienced, delicate "touch." Depending on compounds used, it's darned easy to "burn through" paint right down to bare metal with one! It's also easy for a novice to lose control (as with a large floor polisher), and allow the edge of the wheel or the side of the buffer itself to crash into things.

As implied here, they are handy when a reletively large amount of material (paint) needs to be removed, or after a wet sanding. Well-maintained paint doesn't require this apparatus, although an experienced user can apply polish successfully with one using a light touch. Even then, swirls will be present on dark colors, requiring a hand-applied product (like swirl-remover, or butter wax) to eliminate them.

That being said, as time passes, technology replaces the "old guard." Orbital polishers will do the job better, easier, and with more "forgiveness" allowed the user. Technology has improved sandpaper too. A decade ago, wet sanding was done with "ultra-fine" brand paper, that was about 1500 grit. Now, hand sanding can be finished up with 3000 grit, leaving almost a polished finish--much smaller remaining scratches to be buffed away than with the old ultra-fine.

As a side note, always use a cross-hatch pattern on final wet sanding. Those patterns are much easier to remove than long-line patterns. 3Ms orbital sanding system also uses about a 3000-equivalent grit paper, and leaves small circles that buff away with relative ease.

There I go writing a novel again! Just can't help myself--I've "massaged" thousands of paint finishes "back from the dead."

Bicycles: a HUGE part of our heritage, and a viable conveyance for improving sustainability on our planet!

Brother Love! I'm so happy you found us here, and joined. I'm honored to have you here my friend, and hope you can stop by often. Did you notice the Bicycle forum? Love to have you come by, as 'The Authority!'

 

For our friends reading here, Bill is an avid Schwinn collector, restorer, and author! In fact, the absolute gems of my collection came from his collection.

 

Please give my best to Maryann, Adam, and Hillary.

 

Let's catch up soon Bill!

 

Cheers, Adam

Thanks for the warm welcome, my friend. Great spot--I'm having fun leaving my trail here and there so far! I'll get to the bicycle forum soon.

Regards to you and your girls too!

Cheers as well

Bill

First we stuffed the bird, then ourselves! Definitely some full-bloats here!!

Lots of Fords in my garage, plus a bunch of Schwinns and my favorite quicker-than-typical-Vette ride: 1997 Black Honda Valkyrie Standard.

Hi Bill,

 

Thank you for joining us. I love the input!

 

If there is anything you need, please feel free to contact us. We are happy to help.

 

Ashley

You're welcome. It's GREAT to know that there are others here who know the joy of putting their foot down on the throttle of a Ford!! I've literally had hundreds: hot-rod Falcons, Mustangs, Fairlanes, Torinos, and T-Birds.

Thanks for the kind words! Yeah, I've been addicted to horsepower for as long as I can remember. BTW, that Cobra has a 4-speed. Shifting is one of the best parts--I guess I'm just old fashioned that way.

Last summer with one of my hot rods.

Thanks for the great forum! I was thinking of Adam today when I used Metal Polish #1 & #2 to spruce up my wife's silver serving tray so it would look sharp for Thanksgiving day. Of course, I removed the final residue easily with Detail Spray and a Super Soft blue microfiber towel.

Wonderful products! I find myself pulling them out for many miscellaneous household needs. With three cars, a truck, a motorcycle, and a building full of bicycles, vehicles represent the main need for Adam's products around here, but it pays to have them handy for other things as well.

What creative uses have other members found for various Adam's stuff?