how do you keep the bonnett on the polisher?

[amidaeus]

I bought one those polishers from Harbor Freight. I cant get the bonnett from flying around when polishing. Am I using the wrong type bonnett? does anyone know what type I should use for compounding? Can ya give me a link or store name?

 

[amidaeus]

Re: how do you keep the bonnett on the polisher?

anyone?

 

[Cranky18]

Re: how do you keep the bonnett on the polisher?

You can always use someones meat grinder if you have one.

 

[willamettejeff]

Re: how do you keep the bonnett on the polisher?

I also bought one of Harbor Freights polishers. What I did was cover the backing plate the came with it with the hook side of some 1.5" velcro I had. Now I can use the hook and loop polishing bonnets that HF as well as other tool stores sell. These are very easy to change and stay very secure in place.

 

[willamettejeff]

Re: how do you keep the bonnett on the polisher?

BTW, you can also buy a hook and loop backing pad for about $15. Just needs to have a 5/8" x 11 thread.

 

[ondarvr]

Re: how do you keep the bonnett on the polisher?

Go to an automotive paint store, they will have a very large selection of buffing pads and compounds.

 

[Pun]

Re: how do you keep the bonnett on the polisher?

you dont compound with a bonnet. Bonnets are made for glazing and waxing only. What you need is a wool compounding pad. Get a velcro backing plate and buy some wool pads with velcro backing. Make sure to "spur" the pad frequently to clean it, either with a storebought spur or with a dulled down screwdriver. Spurring keeps the pad clean andthe hairs separated so they can do their job. Also, dont mix chemicals on the same pad. For glazing and waxing, I prefer a foam pad to a wool one. You can buy em to fit the velcro backing plate as well. clean those with a stiff detailer's toothbrush. Just fire up the buffer and run the toothbrush over the surface of the pad.

 

[JustMrWill]

Re: how do you keep the bonnett on the polisher?

I also have the HF 7" sander/polisher. Got my velcro backed wool buffin pad (not bonnet) at Carquest across the street from me. (about $12) First few attempts ...the d@mn thing flew across yard...after putting more pressure on it...it decided to stay put....I think the key is to get it exactly centered...alittle off and it will not hold.<br /><br />-JustMrWill