Polisher, 1200W. Supplied with Ø180mm wool buff
Wattage: 1200W
No load speed: 1100-3500 RPM
Application
The polisher is a power tool used in the finishing process, used with polishing buffs and compound sponges to yield a dramatic difference on a painted surface.
The objective of polishing is to remove imperfections in the clear-coat that cause the paint to look dull. Surface imperfections can include swirls, scratches, water spots, etchings, industrial fallout, oxidation, etc.
- Professionally manufactured for the automotive paint care and detailing industries
- Ergonomically designed to reduce fatigue in long term use
- The polisher has various hand-held positions to better hold the polisher at angles.
- Gear system has a two-level deduction
- With two times the amount of torque than a single gear set polisher
The Tork Craft polisher features a built-in variable speed control. It is advisable to use the polisher on it's lowest speed to prevent friction. Lift the polisher often away from the panel (under no-load) to allow the motor to cool down.
Steps to take when polishing a panel:
1. Preparing the panel:
- Sometimes a panel has fine over-spray left from spraying the clear-coat
- This needs to be removed by lightly sanding with a fine abrasive paper
- All over-spray need to be sanded out up to P1500 grit
- The panel should be washed when all spray-finishing defects have been removed
- Any dirt particles could cause scratch marks when polishing
- Tight curves and ends of the panel should be masked-off to prevent the effects caused by point pressure
- The polisher should always be used on flat surfaces
2. Applying the polishing compound:
- A five rand coin amount of polishing compound should be applied to the buff.
- Switch the polisher to its lowest speed setting
- Switch on the polisher and gradually spread the polishing compound over the panel
- Keep moving the polisher on the panel to have as little amount of pressure and friction
- The polishing compound will remove the scratch marks caused by the P1500 sand paper and it will bring out an impressive gloss finish
- Remove the masking from the panels and apply the polishing compound to a microfiber cloth
- Hand polish (by moving your hand in a small circular motion) the tight curves and ends in the panels until the same finish is achieved as from the polisher
3. Wash the panel when finished:
- Wash the panel after polishing to remove any residue from the polishing compound