machine compounding in tight or curved spaces

[skylark]

I have a PC polisher, using presta products and have no problem buffing and polishing flat surfaces, ( hull / transom ) but I'm having a difficult time compounding the tight and enclave surfaces, where the cleats are on the stern and the reverse curved detail on the deck, are you guys using a mini polisher LOL or do I need to hone my skills?

 

[eweise]

Get yourself a 3" orbital. It will handle the tight spots. Foam Pads...

 

[Dave S]

I do all those tight areas by hand. It doesn't take long.

 

[dpmulvey]

Dremel.

 

[RollerCoastr]

with what attachment? I thought I was being smart when I bought a metal polishing kit at HF and used the cone-shaped "pad" on a drill around the cleats, but there wasn't enough padding to work effectively, and I cant get the same shine by hand as the wheel can do on the rest of the boat.

 

[dpmulvey]

Something like these. It takes a bit of a learning curve. Try the extension wand. That makes it like using a dentist drill as opposed to a Dewalt!

http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Accessories/Pages/SubCategories.aspx?catid=2066&catname=Polishing+Wheels