Speed kills your paint.
The problem with using an angle grinder for polishing your car is the rotational speed. Angle grinders, with the exception of the variable-speed grinders, such as the Bosch GWS8100CE, typically work on one set speed, typically around 9,000rpm to 12,000rpm to either grind or cut.
Simply so, can I polish with a bench grinder?
These bench grinder metal polishing kits are ideal for polishing and buffing alloy wheels, alloy fuel tanks, rocker covers, engine casings, front forks, swing arms and a whole lot more.
Then, can you use a buffer wheel on a grinder?
You can adapt your bench grinder to a buffering powerhouse with ease. The key is to make sure you get the buffering wheel tight enough that it is safe to use. Also, keep a glass, jar or bowl of water next to your work area. This will allow you to cool down the item you are polishing and keep you from being burned.
Can you use Dewalt angle grinder as a polisher?
No, the speed of a grinder is not adjustable and way too fast. A polisher, such as the DW849 is variable speed, spins at a lower RPM and is the appropriate tool to use.
How do you attach a buffing wheel to polisher?
How do you polish a bench grinder wheel?
How do you polish metal with a grinder?
How do you polish wheels to a mirror finish?
How do you use a buffing wheel on a grinder?
How do you use a polish wheel?
Is a grinder the same as a polisher?
Angle grinders will have more torque than a polisher-buffer. Angle grinders are meant to do much heavier work, than a polisher/buffer. While you may be able to interchange pads between the two… I would NOT attempt to buff or polish a car with a heavy angle grinder.
Is polished aluminum the same as Chrome?
Both chrome and polished aluminum finish have their share of ups and downs. Chrome finish is more-tougher and easier to maintain, while polished aluminum looks more natural and is lighter overall.
What are felt polishing wheels used for?
The felt polishing discs are medium hardness and are used for all-purpose buffing and polishing with various polishing pastes or buffing compounds. They are versatile and can be used with any compound for both polishing and cutting. They retain their edge, and are excellent for angles and corners.
What kind of grinder do you use to polish aluminum?
For beginners I would strictly recommend a 3,500 RPM variable speed grinder. Variable speed polishing machines are great for adjusting your speed between the different stages of polishing.