RAS115 or RO150 for polishing?

[Runhard]

What would be better for polishing/waxing a vehicle, The RAS115 with A Shinex polishing pad or the RO150?

 

[peter halle]

I would offer that the Rotex would be in most instances a superior tool for polishing.  With the two different rotation settings it is a more versatile tool.  Additionally, the rotex setting which is most commonly used for rapid material removal in sanding produces a hologram free final polished surface.  You can read several threads here about using the Rotex for polishing and detailing.

Peter

EDIT:  I don't even know if the Shinex pad will fit the RAS.   Here is a good general discussion on polishing.  Dan Clark always love to talk polishing  [thumbs up].  http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tools-accessories/rotex-for-polishing-your-car/

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

I would definitely not recommend the RAS for polishing. The RPMs are too high for that application and it wasn't designed for polishing. The just not the right machine for the job. A Rotex or Shinex would be your best option.

Shane

 

[Runhard]

I would definitely not recommend the RAS for polishing. The RPMs are too high for that application and it wasn't designed for polishing. The just not the right machine for the job. A Rotex or Shinex would be your best option.

Shane

Ok. I noticed that they both had the same size spindle thread of M14 and was trying to come up with more reasons to get the RAS.

Thanks,

Daniel

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

If you're looking for versatility, then the Rotex is your tool. Aggressive sanding, fine finish sanding and polishing. It shares all of the same polishing accessories with the Shinex since they're both 150mm (6").