Hi guys,

I am attempting to do some swirl removal on my car and have been reading up on guides and getting a bit of info.

I have purchased this random orbital sander but I cant seem to find any pads for it:

PEX 270 AE - Random Orbit Sander - Bosch Power Tools For Do-It-Yourselfers

I am after the velcro-type fastening pads. All the cutting and polishing pads out there have a thread attachment for a polisher.

Any help would be much appreciated (including if I have bought the wrong tool).

Cheers,
Shane.

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65.3 short track (wet).

Getting better. Still somewhat retarded.

uhh thats a sander, you want a buffer! Unless your attempt to remove the swirl = remove paint to bare metal

Car detailing products Australia

There's multiple sellers there Shane.

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Never seen any buff pads to suit a sander that small but that doesn't mean they don't exist. What rpm does that sander do? I am guessing it would most likely be too fast to use for buffing anyway.

Hmm I think I have got the wrong machine. I have seen them used but they are usually built for car detailing and not random use like this one (though I have seen the PEX-400 used for swirl removal...so im a little confused).

**edit**

That site Andrew gave me does have some buffing pads + backing plates for ro machines. Will keep searching.

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65.3 short track (wet).

Getting better. Still somewhat retarded.

Variable speed RO sander is ok for polishing. As with any machine polishing, keep speed around half-way and don't push down hard on it or keep it in one spot for extended periods.

If you don't mind buying from overseas, try autogeek.net

I have a PEX-270AE, it works fantastic, Waxit - Premium Car Care Australia sells 6" Edge pads with velcro back for the PEX. That's where I get all of mine from

EDIT: here are the ones I use:
http://www.waxit.com.au/index.php?pa...emart&Itemid=1
http://www.waxit.com.au/index.php?pa...emart&Itemid=1
http://www.waxit.com.au/index.php?pa...emart&Itemid=1
http://www.waxit.com.au/index.php?pa...emart&Itemid=1



So? It spins and is a great unit to start learning how to polish, you do less damage with an orbital than a rotary as it doesn't heat the paint up as much.

Random orbital sander/buffer...same/same... abrasive pad for sanding, foam buffing pad for polishing.
Do no more than about 1 metre sq at a time and finish each section off with a quality microfibre hand polishing cloth as you go. A good r/o machine used correctly will give a finish completely devoid of swirls.
You will be a bit nervous to start with but once you get the hang of it you can do a whole car in no time...

Most auto spares shops stock buffing pads....eg Auto One who also sell AutoGlym products.

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Thanks Huggy, Dan and Nauli, I appreciate it a lot. I will look into those pads and see how we go.

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65.3 short track (wet).

Getting better. Still somewhat retarded.

Car Wax, Car Polish, Auto Detail Supplies : CHEMICAL GUYS WHOLESALE AUTO DETAILING SUPPLIES CAR WASH PRODUCTS PROFESSIONAL CAR DETAIL SUPPLY FACTORY DIRECT Have a variety of pads & sizes.

Check out http://www.autogeek.net/ as well, its American but you can get a good idea on what you need + help on the forum.