Daft question

[Paulhick]

What’s the difference between a random orbital sander and a random orbital polisher other than the sanding pads and cleaning pads?

 

[markjay]

As far as I know, the polisher wil typically have larger discs, and lower RPM, compared to a sander.

In short, the polisher is too slow to sand or cut, while the sander is too fast to polish and could actually damage the paintwork.

Others may have more info.....

 

[zipdip]

As above the polisher will sometimes have variable speeds but even on the fastest setting it will not be anywhere near as fast as a sander.

 

[Paulhick]

Thanks. Was just curious what the difference was.

 

[W1ghty]

Thanks. Was just curious what the difference was.

If you go the sander route , practice on your neighbours car first buddy