Polishers, was Griot's Clay Alert

[raf40@oes.amdahl.com (Richard Funnell)]

That's very timely input, since I've been thinking about putting some elbow
grease into my beast.

On a similar subject, I have been thinking about the merits of a power
polisher, since my urQ is getting a bit scuffed looking.  Both Griot and
Imparts advertise a Porter Cable polisher.  I did a bit of research, and
the same tool is sold by Porter Cable as a sander, often significantly
cheaper.

This got me to looking at other sanders (random orbit) and wondering which
would be good at polishing.  It seems to boil down to speed range, and
herein lies the question.  What is the best speed range when using the
large foam wheels that both Griot's and Imparts sell?  Is it best @ 2000 -
2500 obm, or would it work as well at 4500 obm?  I really like the feel of
a Bosch sander, but it only goes down to 4500 obm.  Thanks for any input.

>To all you car waxers -
>
>About two weeks ago I posted a query asking if anybody had tried this stuff.
> I received several replies but no one had used it personally.
>
>I have a '89 200QW that I've owned for four years.  Its paint could use a
>good wax.  Even after washing you can run your hand over the surface and it
>feels slightly gritty.  Griot's catalog claims that this stuff - the clay -
>will take away the grit etc.  I decided to buy some and try it.  Guess what
>THIS STUFF WORKS.   It took ALL the grit away - the paint felt smooth and
>ready for a good coat of wax.  By the way I used the clay with Griot's
>recommended Fast Shine spray.  Also BTW I applied in small spots several
>different waxes and I found them all about the same but I did get a slightly
>darker shine with Zymol.  My car is lago blue.
>
>For what its worth I have no financial contact with Griot's - its just so
>rare to find something that works so well.
>
>If you haven't seen their catalog their phone number is 1-800-345-5789.  They
>have a lot of interesting stuff but hold on to your wallet - its not cheap.
>
>Mark

Richard Funnell,
San Jose, California
'83 urQ
'87 560 SL