Anyone use a BOSCH GSS280AE Orbital Sander as a buffer??!

[Udhi]

Hi all,
Just got this lunking great brute for xmas...wondering if I can fit a piece of felt or similar to the pad and use it for buffing wax or similar onto wood?

Any pointers as to where to get the needed kit?

Thank you

 

[Burnerman]

I'm sure its possible to do such a deed but the pad would have to be very secure......however, why not consider a 250v car mop polisher - they come with 2 bonnets, have a random orbit and they are much more gentle?
Mines an Autocare one, less than £30 from a motor factor. Polishes the motor reasonably well, too!
John

 

[Udhi]

Hello John,
I am aware of these polishers, I was thinking of getting one of those to sort out severe swirl marks left on the bonnet of my car...

I was wondering if I could spare the costs, on this occasion as some of the GSS (blue) sanders do accept a special mop to do polishing eg GDA280 DELTA SANDER

Will keep snooping around.

 

[Burnerman]

Yes, thats an excellent detail sander, and by its very design would be much more gentle for the waxing. Much more suitable than the orbital!
These triangular sanding sheets cost a bomb though if you use it for the real thing.
John

 

[big-all]

wont work it only vibrates in about 5mm orbits which wouldn't even agitate a woollen pad where as a normal 8" pad will travel 600mm on the outer edge

 

[Udhi]

aah, I see. Didnt know that was the difference....Many thanks, off to jemmy the Piggy Bank...

 

[foxhole]

Got one of these for £10 brand new from boot sale.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Car-Hi-Power-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item29ff7f2d26

 

[Udhi]

Really??! use one of those car polishy things? Do they work? Someone said they were awful even for polishing cars??

I am up for one, if it is really that good?