Re: [VAC] Polishing

[rlashway@xxxxxxxxxx (Lashway)]

Mark:   I have just completed polishing my '56 Bubble.  I used a polisher,
DeWalt model 849, variable speed from 1000 to 3500 rpm.  Mostly used the
1000 and 1400 speeds.  It is not obrbital.  It did a fine job once I got in
a little practice. One of the things I liked was that the motor is set up
that it runs at the same rpm, in other words it doesn't lug down/slow down
when pressure is applied thus you maintain an even rotation of the pads and
a lot less work for yur wrists.  Polisher was about $170.00 and was
recommended by an experienced airplane polisher.  My unit had 44 years of
oxidation  built up so I ended up using three different levels of polish
and got a nice mirror finish.  I used products from Rolite Co.  Incidently
used a different kind of pad for each polish.  It was a messing, dirty job,
and a lot of work but I am pleased with the results.  Contact me off list
if you want more details.

Roy