Bosh orbital sander to polish car?

[ppavuk]

I've got this tool (I use it for my woodworking hobby projects) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-6033...id=1464517318&sr=8-8&keywords=sander+polisher

Not sure can it be used for car polishing. It has polishing wool disk with it but I am not sure is this tool any good or better to purchase purpose-made polisher?

Any experience with this?

 

[Antm72]

It may do it but a lot of polishers are dual action and varible speed.Some with forced rotation others without.
As its your cars paint and not the cheapest to repair i would plump for the right tool rather than experimenting.

 

[ppavuk]

It may do it but a lot of polishers are dual action and varible speed.Some with forced rotation others without.
As its your cars paint and not the cheapest to repair i would plump for the right tool rather than experimenting.

That it something I had in mind. Will look for purpose built tool then!

 

[Antm72]

I just brought one through ebay a comprehensive kit with the pads etc german seller delivered in 2 days !! The buy it now varies 115-150 but catch is penny actions right and grab a bargain i think mine was about £60 delivered with loads of accessories

 

[ppavuk]

I just brought one through ebay a comprehensive kit with the pads etc german seller delivered in 2 days !! The buy it now varies 115-150 but catch is penny actions right and grab a bargain i think mine was about £60 delivered with loads of accessories

Perhaps you still have a link to auction? Just to got an idea what to buy?

 

[Antm72]

This what brought on an auction.
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/181181361320

Gave this result

 

[ppavuk]

This what brought on an auction.
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/181181361320

Gave this result
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Result is perfect!

 

[Antm72]

Worth the effort thats for sure

 

[ppavuk]

This what brought on an auction.
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/181181361320

Gave this result
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BTW, how do you made plastic parts so rich black? On my car they are greyish due to age...

 

[Antm72]

You would need a good back to black plastics treatment .they may be grey of polish is caught up on the grains so a good cleaner followed by a plastic treatment of some sort auto glym do a good plastic trim restorer i believe.

 

[ppavuk]

You would need a good back to black plastics treatment .they may be grey of polish is caught up on the grains so a good cleaner followed by a plastic treatment of some sort auto glym do a good plastic trim restorer i believe.

I doubt my car has been ever polished in her 12 years. Low mileage, but defo no proper care it deserves jugging by many of signs... At least it runs well, everything else is pleasant diy I'll research what to do with black stuff. So far I've applied some silicone grease to rubber parts and found rubber revived a lot.

 

[Antm72]

Gummi pledge is a rubber rreatment that many swear by it rehydrates the rubber and returns their suppleness.
A good clean will work wonders

 

[ppavuk]

Gummi pledge is a rubber rreatment that many swear by it rehydrates the rubber and returns their suppleness.
A good clean will work wonders

Actually rubber wasn't any bad, just dirty, so clean&silicone made it like new. Plastic is little bit decoloured by sun I think. Maybe I even tear off all plastic part and re-paint them. Not that many plastic trim on Z4 though.

 

[Antm72]

I imagine its minimal on the outside , as long as you plastic prime it all first so it sticks why not ...nothing to loose if it can not be revived the alternative is to replace but trying a fix first is fhe cheaper of the two.

 

[ppavuk]

I imagine its minimal on the outside , as long as you plastic prime it all first so it sticks why not ...nothing to loose if it can not be revived the alternative is to replace but trying a fix first is fhe cheaper of the two.

Well, seems a Halfords run due for tomo

 

[Antm72]

Sounds like a plan

 

[ppavuk]

Sounds like a plan

B...rds are open from 9 till 6 tomo, fishing for bored dads obviously!

 

[t-tony]

B...rds are open from 9 till 6 tomo, fishing for bored dads obviously!

AutoGlym rubber/plastic treatment great for tired looking plastic. I use it my son's VW van.

Tony.

 

[ppavuk]

AutoGlym rubber/plastic treatment great for tired looking plastic. I use it my son's VW van.

Tony.

Will take a look tomo indeed! Thanks!

 

[oldcarman]

The discolouration is usually due to using the wrong product on the plastic. Many think they can use metal products and get a good result, may look good initially but won't last. It's important to remove all the previously used product if you want to be successful. Products here are named different from the UK so can't recommend anything. Do your research!! JIM