Would this be good for sanding a car for paint? Does this work well for buffing headlights? Does the side handle rotate around to the other side?
1071643
I purchased this for a friend of mine who details cars. The only thing that I can confirm is that he uses the different pads with it for buffing the body of the car and a different pad for the headlights. How it is used I can't answer, but I know that he uses it strictly for car detailing, all aspects of car detailing. I'm not sure if you can use it for sanding a car, i would imagine with the right pad you should be able to, but I can't confirm that for certain.
1071644
yes, BUT WITH CARE you can get down to nothing in no time at all resulting in scored metal if you're not careful. I use it primarily for compounding and waxing my boat. Good product, well made.
1071645
the answer to all three questions is yes. I bought this because we re painted or a horse trailer and had to use it to cut the paint down a bit to make it nice and shiny. Works really good however its a heavy beast of a machine
1589162
It's a great sander. I've used it to put polish on my truck. Instructions doesn't recommend polishing with it but it does ok as long as you control it. I only used mine on wood finishing. I own 8 of them.
1936960
While it is very easy to bend and shape even without tools, it may not hold it's shape under the weight of the material you use to cover the lampshade. It might work if you twisted multiple strands together, but if someone bumped it or you dropped it on the floor, it would most likely bend. I use it for armatures for stop motion animation because it is so light weight and easy to bend with your fingers.
840737
No, I believe the stuff made specifically for that purpose will be the best.This is great as an after wash detailer, on a car with a wax job, it will keep it"waxed" and slick for an extended period of time. It is a great product for that use.
300509
This sander is used to prepare a vehicle for priming or repainting. You can use 6 inch "self-stick" sand paper - 200 to 600 grit. This tool is used to finish sand or feather edge primer or paint. This tool is not a grinder - you do not use it to strip old down to the metal. This tool is not used to polish or wax a vehicle - it spins much too fast.
1851308
This gun is not good for large jobs. It is more for touch up work. That being said, it will handle the paint okay. You will have to thin it and spray many coats to get good coverage. Practice on a piece of old wood or cardboard until you get the spray adjusted and it will do a good job on small projects.
2052145
Definitely should mask around the headlight. Maybe if you are extremely careful, you wouldn't need to, but it's not worth the risk. Using a high speed drill with the sanding attachment means that even slight movements could end up sanding your paint. Regular painter's tape would probably work, but it comes with the tape, so there is no need to worry about it.
539531
This is more like the "old" style sanders, but with orbital properties as well (differing significantly from random orbit though). I find that my hand-held 5" random-orbit sander is swirl prone--a light touch and a very slow, steady pass are best for it, while this one should be used along the grain with a bit more speed, pressure, and abandon during the pass. That said, a 6" two-handed random orbit sander is also an improvement over 5" random orbit sander, and great for pieced-together surfaces with grains running in different directions--again used with a light touch and a slow, steady pass. This is more like the "old" style sanders, but with orbital properties as well (differing significantly from random orbit though). I find that my hand-held 5" random-orbit sander is swirl prone--a light touch and a very slow, steady pass are best for it, while this one should be used along the grain with a bit more speed, pressure, and abandon during the pass. That said, a 6" two-handed random orbit sander is also an improvement over 5" random orbit sander, and great for pieced-together surfaces with grains running in different directions--again used with a light... » Read More This is more like the "old" style sanders, but with orbital properties as well (differing significantly from random orbit though). I find that my hand-held 5" random-orbit sander is swirl prone--a light touch and a very slow, steady pass are best for it, while this one should be used along the grain with a bit more speed, pressure, and abandon during the pass. That said, a 6" two-handed random orbit sander is also an improvement over 5" random orbit sander, and great for pieced-together surfaces with grains running in different directions--again used with a light touch and a slow, steady pass. « Show Less
1149743
I've used this on smooth-sanded ABS and PLA plastics to give it a shine. I use it mainly to smooth the wavy texture of a sanded 3d printed item, which I then sand again. It's very versatile.
2249428
Light duty sanding - it has worked for an hour plus or minus. I must say, that I have sent it back once and soon the second time for a faulty off/on speed change switch. I feel it was not properly engineered to handle the dust (wood) that is incurred using the tool.
1372805
The quality is very good. I used this for general purpose work around house and auto, I can not say it is for a professional day in day out quality tool, but it is for sure an occasional automobile repair tool.
1420582
It's used primarily in the finish sanding application. You sand in one direction then reverse to sand in the other. The wood lays down in only one direction if you don't do this. You'll get a quality finish if you use this feature. If you do more practical types of turning than 'Art' it probably wouldn't be useful to you. I don't believe they make on in this series that doesn't have it. It's considered an upgrade in the overall package.
2230017
Haven't tried it on headlights...do not believe this would be a good product for that. Just my opinion.
587723
I guess you could. But wouldn't u want a vibe type sander? To maintain a with the wood type grain sanding? Seems this sander would be more correct for auto body applications.
1975121
Well, it's not super light. It might dig in if you are not careful. It's a great sander. I might try a orbital sander with different grits.
1202286
The blade and handle are very, very small. It would be extremely slow to use this shovel to get a car unstuck or even to clear off snow. I would not advise using it for that unless you have lots of extra time on your hands and a very high frustration tolerance. You want a standard folding shovel. By the way, I like this shovel; it fits in my jacket pocket (with room to spare), and I find it is a great size for hiking (to use for emergencies and small tasks).
1598856
The only limiting factor is the buffing compound and wax. The sanding pads can be used multiple times. Just make sure to wipe the lens often and dust off the pad. I used one of each sanding pad per lens and my headlights were very badly discolored and the UV protectant was flaking.I used this kit on an '01 Dodge Ram and I figure I could do at the least 3-4 pairs of lights of the same or similar size.