Speed of the sander??

[showman]

Hey everyone,

What speed is everyone basically using on the sander?? I've been using 4 myself. Also have you noticed a decreased in the time it takes you to do a set of lights the higher your sander is set and do you use the same speed doing the polishing step??

[pommy]

Hi,

When I did use the sander - 4-5 was ideal.

If you do go any faster, watch out for heat damage - be careful as some of them melt.

Polishing would be faster, probably 6 - but I personally found the polishing discs useless.

Cheers,

Pommy

[showman]

Hi,

When I did use the sander - 4-5 was ideal.

If you do go any faster, watch out for heat damage - be careful as some of them melt.

Polishing would be faster, probably 6 - but I personally found the polishing discs useless.

Cheers,

Pommy

Thanks for the reply.. I noticed you said, when you did use the sander.. Do you no longer use it and if not may I ask your reasons??

[pommy]

Hi,

I use a handheld mini lithium-ion sander polisher, for a few reasons really...

One tool for sanding and polishing (the orbital doesn't like heavy pressure, which my polish needs)

Free of cords and completely mobile system (I use a 12v hair dryer to flash off the UV coating)

Much faster set up time

I got your PM - but thought I should answer in here too for others - and so I don't look ignorant!

Cheers,

Pommy

[rtclaus]

Hi,

I use a handheld mini lithium-ion sander polisher, for a few reasons really...

One tool for sanding and polishing (the orbital doesn't like heavy pressure, which my polish needs)

Free of cords and completely mobile system (I use a 12v hair dryer to flash off the UV coating)

Much faster set up time

I got your PM - but thought I should answer in here too for others - and so I don't look ignorant!

Cheers,

Pommy

Could you explain flashing off UV coating.......I'm just learning the headlight restoration process, thanks.

[pommy]

Sure.

Once the coating is applied, you need it to be touch dry ASAP to stop airborne contaminants sticking to it.

The hair dryer simply dries it quicker, so I can leave quicker!

"flashing off" is a term used in spray painting normally, where the paint has to dry or settle a little in between coats.

I use infinity, not the C2P - but I don't suppose it matters as the quicker it dries, the better.

Cheers,

Pommy

[rtclaus]

Thanks, trying to learn all the trick of the trade.

[just chippen away]

Hi,

I use a handheld mini lithium-ion sander polisher, for a few reasons really...

One tool for sanding and polishing

Cheers,

Pommy

Pommy
How many batteries do you use and how long does one battery last before changing out?
I am carring 2 - 3 18V batteries for my Dewalt....and normaly one per set unless heavy grinding time is needed then change out half way through...

Don D.

[pommy]

Hi Don,

Well I only bought it a week or so ago - I'm always trying to find better ways to get in and out of a car yard faster, while giving a great service too!

It really depends on whether I use it to polish - it doesn't like polishing with PRESSURE very much, which my 3000 grit compound needs.

Without using the compound, it will happily sand 2-3 sets of lights on 2 x batteries. They are only 30 min charge and you can get a car charger for it too.

With the compound, 1 set - but my compound needs heaps of pressure, I mean leaning against pressure, which the polisher is not designed for.

I'm talking to brent at the moment - it appears my process is going to change again very soon - so no doubt I will get better usage from the tool without using the compound anymore

Cheers,

Pommy

[Cryatal_Image]

ok so it is ok to use a hair dryer on the headlights rather than a UV light to dry?