4 inch random orbital ?

Discussion in 'Tools - Machine Polishers, Pressure Washers, Detai' started by Dannyk, Jan 14, 2009.

  1. Dannyk

    Dannyk Jedi Nuba

    Is there anyone that sells a 4 inch random orbital ?
     
  2. PhoTuGo

    PhoTuGo Jedi Nuba

  3. zze110

    zze110 Virgin Detailer

    griots makes a 3" random orbital
     
  4. Buddy

    Buddy Getting to know Detailing

    Wen makes a 4 inch. You can find it at topoftheline.com...:thumb:
     
  5. Dannyk

    Dannyk Jedi Nuba

    Thanks guys, saw the Griots, didn't know if anyone else made one. Sometimes it would be nice in a tight spot with little room to work with.
     
  6. cshorey

    cshorey Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Currently I only use 4" pads on my PC with a 3.5" backing plate.

    chris
     
  7. TLMitchell

    TLMitchell Birth of a Detailer

    Metabo makes a 3" DA that's superior to Griot's, IMO. I use a variety of 3 and 4" pads on it for tight spots. Works great for quick n easy, one-handed LSP spreading and removal as well.

    Got mine here:

    Metabo 600405420 SXE400 3-1/8" Compact Random Orbit Disc Sander

    They have a couple of 3" pads available, ADS has better quality and selection.

    TL
     
  8. Nica

    Nica Banned

    That Metabo sander looks interesting, How well does it perform? I mean does it leave pig tails on the surface of a vehicle?

    Just curious but why not go with the Mirka MR-3 3" Abrasive Finishing Disc Sander, looks like this:

    [​IMG]
     
  9. TLMitchell

    TLMitchell Birth of a Detailer

    The Metabo isn't gonna replace your rotary or Flex, it isn't what you'd call a stout performer. However, with 3.5" PFW and M105 it corrected nicely in spots I would've otherwise been laying on the garage floor to reach. Didn't notice any pigtails, then again, my most extensive use of it was on white. It's a nice wax applicator, the PC and a MF bonnet works a lot better for removal.


    I s'pose a 3" is a 3" and any would be handy to have. The Metabo was just the first one I saw before I knew that type of tool existed. One of the interesting features I saw on another forum is a guy that holds it between his knees upside down to polish small parts. First thing I used it for and it worked real well. No substitute for a dedicated buffing wheel if you do a lot of polishing but like I sez, real handy for my uses on small jobs or hard to reach areas. Real nice for rocker panels and door jambs as well.

    TL
     
  10. Dannyk

    Dannyk Jedi Nuba

    TL, what is ADS stand for? By the way, the Metabo looks close too the one from Griots, it isn't, but does look close.
     
  11. TLMitchell

    TLMitchell Birth of a Detailer

    autodetailingsolutions.net

    Word I've seen on several forums is the Griot's version was a blatant knockoff. It appears they had some problems with 'em and stopped selling 'em for a while. They seem to be available again.

    Metabo has been making tools a long, long time. Personally, I don't mind paying more for quality when it comes to tools. Every time I try to cheap out and save a buck I end up shooting myself in the foot anyway. :shead:
     
  12. Dannyk

    Dannyk Jedi Nuba

    Got the Metabo sx e 400. I ordered it Monday night, got it this morning, 10 am EDT from Tools Plus for a total of $124.49, thats with shipping. Will select a backing plate next, and hopefully get a chance to use it shortly? Just feel safer in those tight spots with something like this.
     
  13. TLMitchell

    TLMitchell Birth of a Detailer

    The backing plate is on it and not removeable.
     
  14. Dannyk

    Dannyk Jedi Nuba

    The backing plate is held on by a hex screw. Didn't think it came with one, so now i have a spare. The foam pad that came with it is plenty soft that attaches to it, so thats a nice feature. The only thing i did for safety sake is to remove the hex allen wrench that was attached to the power cord. Thanks again for mentioning the Metabo.
     
  15. TLMitchell

    TLMitchell Birth of a Detailer

    An extra BP is not a bad thing. I think that foam pad is designed to use with sanding discs when you use pressure to sand rounded stuff. I removed the hex key as well for the same reason. Stuck it somewhere so I'd know where it was.... which means I won't be able to find it when I need it. :doh:
     

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