You guys use the cotton pads or the foam pads?? My duster was wet sanded/buffed when my cousin painted it about 7 yrs ago. I just need a nice buffer to polish it,not really cut and buff.
There is actually two different waffle pads. White and black. If you are looking to just spit shine it use the black pad and some 3m final glaze. Now if there are some scratches that are noticable you will need to use a wool pad with 3m perfect-it then apply the final glaze and use the waffle pad. Be sure to apply a coat of wax after you buff with the compound and glaze. I use "Butter wax". Easy on easy off and a shine that kicks azz!!!
The Makita has variable speeds. Set it at 3 and let it be!
Stay off the crowns, it is easy to burn through the finish then you are screwed.
Never apply pressure! Just let the weight of the buffer do the work. Be sure to have a small screwdriver to clean the wool pad after each panel if you use it! Use the tip and push into the pad as it spins.