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Old 07-01-07 | 10:11 PM
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You can introduce fine scratch marks with an orbital buffer..

It's called using a heavy cutting pad with a very abrasive compound

OK maybe that was a bit extreme
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Old 07-02-07 | 05:12 AM
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Lexkost, was that with an orbital buffer??
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Old 07-02-07 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by GSteg
You can introduce fine scratch marks with an orbital buffer..

It's called using a heavy cutting pad with a very abrasive compound

OK maybe that was a bit extreme
you can do that with anything if your not carefull, but that was a pretty knarley example.
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Old 07-02-07 | 10:31 AM
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You can introduce fine scratch marks with an orbital buffer
It's possible but that's generally rare with proper technique.
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Old 07-02-07 | 11:40 AM
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Lexkost, was that with an orbital buffer??
Yes, Porter Cable
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Old 07-02-07 | 12:37 PM
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For first time polishers I would look at the Porter Cable 7336 or 7424 or the Ultimate Detailing Machine from Autopia which is new so I can't comment on reliability.

If you get to Alpharetta anytime, we could meet and I could show you the basics...
Wow, thanks for the offer.
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Old 07-05-07 | 03:46 PM
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Wow, thanks for the offer.
No problem.
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