show hows this d/a thing work?
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Car: candy blue 85 z28
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show hows this d/a thing work?
i got a blue piont d/a off ebay and a new compresor and i am starting to strip the paint off the car. it has 2 or 3 layers. the top is a cheap macco job from the poor look it had when i got it.
so i know there are two settings on a da. what are the functions of each and the application. when i want to get down to a rust spot real quick i lock in the disk. i've been using it unlocked the most. it takes a long time to get through the paint with 80 grit disks. i just want to make sure i am getting the most out of my work. and i sure done't want to make more work for myself.
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so i know there are two settings on a da. what are the functions of each and the application. when i want to get down to a rust spot real quick i lock in the disk. i've been using it unlocked the most. it takes a long time to get through the paint with 80 grit disks. i just want to make sure i am getting the most out of my work. and i sure done't want to make more work for myself.
Thanks Jeff
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Car: 87 Formula/ 00 Xtreme
Engine: TPI 305/ v6
Transmission: struggling t-5/ 4l60E
Axle/Gears: 3.08/ 3.23
The counterweight 'locks' against the d/a pad (on cheaper d/a's) or, there is a slide plate that locks the backer pad so you can remove the pad (from the arbor) to change it if ever needed (or to assemble it, when new).
A d/a only opertates properly one way (thus it's name d/a or dual action sander). It's not to be used like a standard angle grinder.
A d/a only opertates properly one way (thus it's name d/a or dual action sander). It's not to be used like a standard angle grinder.
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Car: candy blue 85 z28
Engine: 305 tpi LB9
Transmission: 700r4 crazy beefed up one
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hmm ok that explains it, didn;t get any paper work with mine..
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Car: Black 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Engine: LG4 305
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To get down to the rust spots and stuff i would really pick up an angle die grinder and stick on a 2" grinding disk. It will take it off a ton quicker.
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Car: '86 Trans Am
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I always thought a d/a was more for like, feather-edging and stuff. I have never heard of anyone using it to sand down their whole car.
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Car: Black 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
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jr86 that is the same i have heard. When i was in school i took autobody and that is all we used it for and we used an angle die grinder with a 2" grining disk to get all the paint off, if it needed to come off.
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Car: 87 Formula/ 00 Xtreme
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Originally posted by JR86-TA
I always thought a d/a was more for like, feather-edging and stuff. I have never heard of anyone using it to sand down their whole car.
I always thought a d/a was more for like, feather-edging and stuff. I have never heard of anyone using it to sand down their whole car.
Quick paint removal... 36grit...
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