What is the difference between an “Orbital Buffer” and a “Polisher”?
The Orbital Buffer “oscillates” or duplicates the motion of your hand as if you were hand waxing the surface of a car. The Orbital creates 1700 oscillations per minute but without the heat or friction that is generated by a high-speed polisher. A cotton, terry-cloth bonnet is typically used as the primary “applicator”. Glazes, Polishes, and Compounds are activated by friction. It is the heat that assists the “Polishing Agents” to work effectively. Because the Orbital Buffer does not generate enough heat or friction to effectively activate the product, a Polishing machine is used. Polishing machines do not oscillate the pad. They “Spin” the pad. A colored-foam or wool pad is typically used as the primary “applicator”. Different color foam pads designate or represent different textures or abrasives. Color representation designated by the color of the pad IS NOT universal. Depending on the manufacturer of the pads the color representation may vary. Typically, Black = Aggressive, Yellow =
