Rotary to DA Adapter/Extender

Ok so I know you have all run into this problem. You are buffing a vehicle and you get to the mirrors. Even if the mirrors fold in or up, it is always a pain and sometimes down right impossible to get to the paint on the door right under the mirror to correct. You generally will not be able to get all the way under the mirror since you buffer head will hit the mirror itself.

Well I was talking about this exact problem while at my friend Sean's (bimmersales) shop tonight. He got a big grin on his face and told me to wait here while he went to grab something. To preface this Sean has a full machine shop at his disposal and an intimate knowledge of the tools withing it. He promptly showed me a small piece of metal that he said he made a long time ago and has had great success with. So without anymore wordy introductions :blahr excessive ass kissing :lhumper:here it it.

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On this end we have you standard rotary threads. This end obviously thread onto your rotary buffer between the backing plate and the buffer


Here is the other end. As you may notice it has been machine to accept a DA style backing plate. This was most certainly not a mistake and done with intent. It was machined this way so you could use the flatest backing plate in your arsenal, which for most of us is a DA pad. This way you gain even more clearance under the mirror since you aren't battling against a super thick backing plate.


Now how to you secure it. Well machined into the center are flat sides that allow you to get a standard wrench around it to make sure it is secure to your buffer.




Now I know this is probably too long of a thread for such a small piece, but I was blow away with how much easier this adapter makes it to buff all the way to the edge of the door under the mirrors. Obviously this isn't a big part of the car, but if you aren't able to correct it it has the ability to ruin an otherwise perfectly detailed vehicle. Also it will save you tons of time since you won't need to polishing this area by hand.

I'm sure that some of you have something similar to this, so please feel free to share. I was lucky enough to score my very own from Sean, and for that I thank him.

Thanks for looking guys! :cheers:

-Dave

 

Dave,

Thanks for sharing pictures and info for a really nice adapter - can you tell me the specifics - how long is it ? Does your friend make this adapter for a Rotary to accept Rotary backing plates?
And lastly, does your friend want to sell me a couple of them ?

I have found similar ones other places and always use them,but they are all way wider which makes them more dangerous to use in tight places because of their bulky size.

I have always wanted a streamlined adapter like the one you posted, and have to imagine it would allow the pad to spin faster/easier because there is less weight/bulk involved..

Let me know, next time you have a minute please. Thanks in advance !

Dan F

 

No problem. Its about 3 inches long and made from aluminum so it is very light. He designed it perfectly round so not to catch a corner on anything. This is the only style he showed me, but im sure he has others for various applications. Im not sure if he is looking to sell them, but I will check and get back to you. Thanks.


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I like some too.....

 

If we get enough interest in this, do you think your friend would be interested in selling these?

 

I would also be interested if there is enough interest.

 

Dave,

Have you had time to talk to your friend about these adapters ?? I am in need of a few now, and dont really want to buy more of those big ugly ones; when you get a chance, can you please check in and advise if he is wanting to sell me a few- depending on price, etc.., ??
Thanks !

Dan F
Dan's Auto Detailing, Bellevue, WA.

 

Hey all. I brought it up to him and I will let you know when I hear back. I can assure you they wouldn't be cheap just because of the time involved in making them. Thanks guys!

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Thanks Dave !!!

Dan F

 

I'd love to buy at least one....

 

Hey Dave (TWISTEDFRAME),
Did your friend say when he will have the adaptors done and ready for shipment?
Thanks again,
Chris

 

It has been a long while since I have been around here, but I came back looking for one of these. I'll buy one, without hesitation.