Rotex 150 polishing car scratches help

[Superchippy]

Hi all
Recently purchased a rotex 150 to finish off a oak worktop

I'm in two minds to part ways with but after seeing a few comments on car body repairs I thought  might a gain a little bit more use out of the machine

Could I ask advice on the setup up I would need yo buff/polish out a scuff and scratch
Thanks in advance

 

[Chubby]

I pretty much followed this Festool guide to the letter and got great results:

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[routermaniac]

I use the yellow pads with the 6000 festool polish for very deep scratches and then 8000, 10000, 11000 with a softer pad. (I have a pad for each grit). 

For light scratches 8000-10000. Great results,  has saved me hundreds.

 

[monstrol]

I would recommend getting thd the felt pad to use at the end of your polishing sequence. IMHO

 

[Wuffles]

The pdf doesn't seem to mention the RO90, do these not exist for that does anyone know?

 

[Cheese]

The pdf doesn't seem to mention the RO90, do these not exist for that does anyone know?

All of the polishing accessories are also available for the RO 90. I use the 90 to buff out headlight covers. I just think this brochure was produced before the RO 90 was released.

 

[Wuffles]

The pdf doesn't seem to mention the RO90, do these not exist for that does anyone know?

All of the polishing accessories are also available for the RO 90. I use the 90 to buff out headlight covers. I just think this brochure was produced before the RO 90 was released.

Brilliant cheers, was late for me when I typed that so I couldn't be bothered to check but was sure I'd seen them somewhere listed. I'll look out for a how-to video on polishing with a Rotex as I'd love to try it.

 

[Chubby]

I'll look out for a how-to video on polishing with a Rotex as I'd love to try it

Hello Wuffles

Try this video:



Also see these two posts:

http://www.talkfestool.com/vb/other-projects/1873-polishing-your-car-rotex-part-1-a.html

http://www.talkfestool.com/vb/other-projects/1874-polishing-your-car-rotex-part-2-a.html

 

[Wuffles]

Good good, that's about as complicated as I thought it might be. I'll stick to using an oily rag  [embarassed]

 

[routermaniac]

Its very straightforward.  Once you have the pads and polishing compound its a breeze.  Saves a lot of money