Paint Repair Tools - Sanding and Polishing Tools
1. Sanding and Polishing Tools

Sander:

Generally used for removing rust from an old paint layer, basecoat layer, or steel plate.
Sandpaper is mounted on the back-plate which circulates and reciprocates for abrasion.
Available in both electric and air powered types.

Sander Types and Usage

Disc Sander:
Removal of old paint layers
Removal of rust from steel plate





Orbital Sander:
Rough sanding of metal filer/putty, polyester body filler/putty
Sanding of primer-surfacer, old pant layers





Dual-Action (DA) Sander:
Sanding of metal filler/putty, polyester body filler/putty, surfacing
Feather-edge sanding
Sanding of primer-surfacer, old paint layers





Straight-Line Sander:
Sanding of metal filler/putty, polyester body filler/putty, surfacing






Polisher:

Polishers are used to finish topcoat paint film for sanding and polishing work.
Various kinds of buffing pads can be attached to the polisher’s pad.
Available in both electric and air powered types.





Kinds of Buffs and Usage

Towel Buff:
Suitable for buffing rough and medium compounds.
Buffing power is relatively strong.





Wool Buff:
Suitable for buffing fine or extremely fine polishing compounds.






Sponge Buff:
Suitable for buffing ultra fine particle polishing compounds for final finish.