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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: spudd on March 25, 2011, 11:02:08 pm

Title: Hand buffer
Post by: spudd on March 25, 2011, 11:02:08 pm

Hi guys, don't really post that much on the cleaning page as I mainly deal in window cleaning.
Been doing contract cleaning for the past 5 years, I've been asked to clean and buff some marble Walls in some communal hallways I currently maintain..

I no it's a long shot but don't suppose there's anyone around the east Sussex area that would be willing to lend a hand buffer machine, be willing to pay rental..

Thank in advance grant..

Title: Re: Hand buffer
Post by: BDCS on March 25, 2011, 11:30:09 pm

You would be better to buy one, surely a car buffer would do and you can get them for about £30

Title: Re: Hand buffer
Post by: spudd on March 26, 2011, 08:06:10 am

Hi bdcs, I suppose that would do the job, wasn't to sure if there was a percific buffer for marble??

Title: Re: Hand buffer
Post by: Rick Ward on March 26, 2011, 01:09:29 pm

I know a tiler who does top jobs who uses car buffer for this so would agree with BDCS. If it's just a maintenance shine that is, other wise i'd sub it.

Title: Re: Hand buffer
Post by: Jamie Pearson on March 27, 2011, 05:27:09 pm

Why not try an orbital sander and nylon pads

We use them or a flex machine (£300ish).

Cheapo sanders from B&Q Homebase if using them wet with diamond pads.
Price each job to include a new one.

An angle grinder and some foam and lambswool pads from the car body repair section on screwfix will work too.

Get some Bellinzoni wax or equivalent for a really nice finish.
Buff in with wire wool by hand them lambswool pad on high speed machine to finish.