Buffing and polishing tight areas

[Salish Sea Cruiser]

My decks, cockpit and cabin top need some serious buffing ad polising. I have a Makita buffer, but t is too big for most of the areas that need buffing. I have been looking around a bit for some smaller tool and buffing pads, but maybe I am not looking in the right places because I haven't seen anything that looks promising. I'm not sure my arms are up to doing it manually. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good small power buffer?

Thanks,
John

 

[Timo42]

This may be what you need, air powered though. http://www.eastwood.com/pneumatic-3-sander-and-polishing-kit.html
I have one that I use in the shop for small jobs, haven't seen anything electric though.

 

[Salish Sea Cruiser]

Thanks Tim, I've come across some other airpowered one too, but none that inexpensive. Air power is not really an option for me though.

 

[Bob Poff]

If you really want cheap : Palm Polisher

I just bought one of these.
I'm not sure if they sell polishing pads that fit it though.

 

[Salish Sea Cruiser]

Bob, something like the angle grinder you bought looks promising if I could find a variable speed one and pads to fit. I think 10,000 rpm is a bit much. The little palm polisher may work, but I'm skeptical it would have enough umph for the job.

What to the pros do? I'm hoping Mainsail will jump in here.

 

[Rich Stidger]

How about a Mother's Power Ball?

I bought one of these and never took the time to try it out.

I can't recommend it since I haven't tried it yet, but it does look promising.

 

[Joe]

The best tool for buffing and polishing small areas is.... YOUR HANDS!

 

[RichH]

Consider a Meguires 'polishing ball' - a foam rubber ball thats attached to a rod. It attaches to a portable drill. Available in most 'auto supply stores'.

 

[BrianW]

The Mother's Power Ball product shown by Rich also comes in a cone-shaped design. BrianW

 

[Salish Sea Cruiser]

I found some 4 inch buffing pads

After looking at some of the auto detailing sites, I think I've found sources for what I'm looking for.

http://www.autogeek.net/foam-wool-polish-pad.html