Paint finishing - rustoleum

[Hoopy_Frood]

I've put on two coats now and am giving it the final flatting and polish this week. I did a small test area by hand and it took ages so I'd like to go with a machine of some kind. I already have a random orbital sander. Can I get polishing pads for that or do I need to buy a car polisher (i dunno what the differences are between the two).

Thanks
Iain

[Dazco]

I used a ros with 1200 grit w & d paper, used lots of water with a drop of washing up liquid. Use very little pressure on the sander and you'll see the paint being removed by the streaks running down the bodywork.

[CovKid]

When did you paint it? Too early and you won't make any impression sanding and could ruin what you've done. I still say 4 weeks is best.

[Oldiebut goodie]

ER - kids are off school again!