Great video do you have any tips on not the cleaning bit I use the polish (compound) it’s the wiping clean I have problems leaving more marks on the disc
What I’ve started doing more is giving the discs a few sprays of water before i close the lid and run the cycle. It helps keep heat down and keeps the compound from drying so quick. Plus it makes it a lot easier to wipe off after. Just make sure you are using a soft microfiber cloth
Hi! Thanks for the great video. Do you have no problems with polishing CDs on this machine? I sometimes get burns on PC, Sega Saturn disks that "kill" the disk. Do you have a similar problem?
The only time i get burns is if i let the pad get dry. This can happen if you are using too little product or just running the machine too long. I try to stay away from 2 minutes if doing “blue” back ps2, gamecube, and cd based games like you mentioned. Also, the black backed ps1 games. I do no more than a minute a time. But rather stick to 20-30 second intervals. First time using the pad that day, or if it’s been a couple hours since last used, spray it with water before applying the polish or compound. Helps soften the pad up to absorb the product better. Less heat and reduces chances of damage. Also i tend to lean to using a ring of product instead of just a few dabs and then spread it out with a top or something. Helps ensure that every part of the pad that hits the disk in the beginning spins are covered with product.
Great Video! I bought the Bauer pads you suggested in the comments. I cut them down to 5 inches, but they stand so tall that the pad won't spin. did you cut that down too and if so what was the best way to keep a straight even surface? Thanks!
Hmm that’s odd. I didn’t have to cut them down any height wise. Just to shrink the diameter. Are you using a piece of cut microfiber cloth between the screen down piece and the disk as well? If not, that could be keeping it from spinning with the added thickness of the Bauer pad. That piece sits really hard against the disk (even damaging it) without the cloth.
@@GamingRenewedLLC I use the same micro fiber cloth technique as you. But yeah the thing is like double almost triple the height of the normal pad, so yeah not sure what's up. Thanks for the reply tho!
That is weird. I’m working on an updated video to include using the Bauer pads, so i will look into that more. I know they are thicker, but i haven’t had it affect the pad spinning. Just a little more effort to close the top down.
If you just take some duct tape and tape it to the bottom of the button and cut around the outside and cut out the center circle so you can see the threads it works pretty well. It leaves a very faint ring but no need to fuss with anything and it stays as one piece. It can withstand getting wet as well.
You can get replacement pads from the jfj site here: www.jfjeasypro.com/product-category/supplies/easy-pro-supplies/ But i use the Bauer pads now and they are way better. Just got to cut them to size like i show on my video. Links here to pads: White Bauer Pads: www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/polishers-buffers/polishing-pads-wheels-accessories/6-in/6-in-ultra-fine-foam-polishing-pad-white-56664.html Yellow Bauer Pads: www.harborfreight.com/6-in-fine-foam-polishing-pad-yellow-56665.html?campaignid=12189147054&adsetid=123858086824&product=56665&store=3025&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADAHb4fod-fczXGOU7R80Il8Vzehc&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIybHf1c2YhwMVXl1HAR0CTgg8EAQYASABEgK_1vD_BwE
Yes. You just have to pull it up off the rod it sits on. Now i will say that these machines are not known for build quality, so be careful. I usually just take a brush and clean underneath mine. I never really worry about cleaning the top of the wheel because it is just covered by pad anyway. I just make sure it is clean enough for a good bond to the pad.
@@GamingRenewedLLC questions for the sand paper pads how do you replace a new sheet to the sand paper pad when it has been use because isn't like really glue on to the pad? idk if you use the sand paper pads?
I do use them. They actually peel off the pads pretty cleanly when you need to change them. They have their own pads they sit on. Not the buffing or polish pads. But yea just peel it off and stick a new one on.
All the links to the latest stuff i use for best results and a tutorial on how i use them are in the latest video: Trust the Process: Resurfacing 6 BAD and WORST Condition Discs w/ the JFJ Easy Pro Plus! ruclips.net/video/NJijF-eqTOo/видео.html
I always add after each disk. You don’t want it to dry out while it’s spinning because heat will build up quick and destroy the disk. It will look clean but it won’t play. I only spray the water on the pad before applying the compound to it for the first use that day, or i will reapply the water spray again if the machine has sat for a few hours without use. Helps it soften up and absorb the compound better on that first use.
So it says it will do GameCube disks but i haven’t had one i needed to resurface yet, so i don’t know how it actually does with them. I started using the Bauer auto detailing pads now. Better quality and they hold up better. I use the green (medium) pad for buffing and the white (ultra-fine) pad for polishing. They also dispel heat better than the JFJ pads too.
I was doing good for a while with mine. Recently changed out my buffing pads. Now I'm struggling with swirls again. I started using McGuires swirl remover and did help a lot. I do use water, more than you are actually. Where did you get the yellow polish pad, mine did not come with one and don't see them online. Thanks for making this video.
The yellow pad came with mine but i got it from amazon. I think it was a little bundle or something. I actually started using Bauers heavy duty automotive detailing pads now. I use the green medium pad for buffing and the white ultra fine pad for polishing. Honestly the polishing pad works amazing by itself. I only use the green pad to buff really bad discs now, because its like a very light sand with the buff. Its a little more course than the JFJ buffing pad. The Bauers hold up a lot longer and also don’t get as hot either. I get mine from the local Harbor Freight.
Forgot to add that they are 7in pads instead of 6in so you have to cut them to size. Doesn’t have to be exact. I usually use the jfj pad to trace the circle on the bauer pad as a cutting guide. Also the bauer pad center is bigger than the jfj but it doesn’t matter. Just center it and you’re fine. Here is the links if you are interested: Medium: www.harborfreight.com/7-in-medium-foam-polishing-pad-green-57347.html White: www.harborfreight.com/7-in-ultra-fine-foam-polishing-pad-white-57344.html
I've seen 3 other videos saying the same thing..lol. you'd think the manufacturer woukd take some lessons. I was planning on buying it for my reselling but now I'm not sure. There are cheaper ones but this one, despite having to do what you did, seems to work best.
Lol. It really is a great machine. It’s so disappointing the instructions are bad. If you do decide to get it, you can also use the bauer polishing and buffing pads with it as well. Instead of the pads from JFJ. JFJ pads don’t last the longest. So i started using the Bauer heavy duty buffing pad (green) for buffing and the Bauer white polishing ones for the final touch. They are rated for automotive use so they hold up better. The green buffing pads are also clean finish so you don’t need to use the polishing pad often. Unless the disc was really bad.
Just wondering: Did you pick the 5 or 6 inch pads and did you have to cut them to the correct size? Also, do you use these pads for GameCube games? Thanks a lot for the guide, especially the tip with the gasket was very helpful! @@GamingRenewedLLC
I got the 6 inch ones and cut them to the same size of the jfj ones. Just take the jfj pad and set it on the back of the bauer one where the Velcro is. Take a black marker and trace the jfj pad. Then use that to guide the cut. I used regular scissors. Doesn’t have to be perfect either. I haven’t used it for any GameCube games yet. Need more capital coming in before buying those lol.
I just realized i never talked about the new pads i started using in that video lol. Its an older video. The JFJ pads wear quickly. So i started using 6in Bauer buffing and polishing pads. Green color for buff and white for polish. They are for automotive use and hold up a lot better. Disks come out looking great as well.
Unfortunately, here in the EU, we don't have easy access to specific products such as Bauer's pad. I'm currently in search of a generic alternative. I plan to examine some options on Wednesday. If they prove to be suitable, they may serve as an alternative for EU clients. Right now, importing from the US is virtually impossible due to exorbitant shipping fees @@GamingRenewedLLC
Yes it does. Make sure you are using enough product because if the pad dries out during a cycle it deteriorates the pad faster and can possibly damage the game too. Also, make sure you are smearing the product into the pad. If not, it will sling it all over the place when it first starts up and it will dry into bits everywhere. Also, try to stay away from 2 min cycles. At most do 1 min. Then give it a few seconds to cool down and run another 20 secs or 1 min if still not enough. 2min cycles tend to dry the pad out before it finishes.
I think you are talking about the eco pro 2? If so, I’ve never used one so can’t say. But i doubt it would be better. The big advantage the eco pro has is it can continuously add water and product while the repair is in process. So you can stop heat buildup a lot better that way and get better results. JFJ is good, but from a technical perspective it really shouldn’t outperform the Eco machines.
Lol 😂. Yea price wise its definitely better. I guess if you are doing a lot of discs a day it would save more time going the Eco route. Since its no pad changes or applying product and water. Just click and it does all the work for you. But I’m not doing enough resurfacing to justify that price tag.
Not yet. Been busy with end of school year stuff for the kiddos. Its still in the works. Just have to buy the adapter. The biggest hurdle is finding the yellow polishing pad for the gamecube adapter. I see the gamecube playe adapter, the gamecube pad spindle, and the buffing pad but no polish pad. On the JFJ site they have the white buffing pad for the gamecube adapter but they don’t have the yellow polish pad listed. Not really sure how you could get good results without having both. So trying to figure that out as well. Nothing is as it should be with this company lol.
The 105 works amazing and just came out recently. I actually had a respirator before but now I don't use it as the 105 is less fumy and "dusty." The pearls in the 105 are meant to last longer and it cuts so well now it takes care of medium scratches completely. One minute takes care of most issues. If I need more I rotate the disc halfway and do another minute. You can polish afterwards but not really necessary unless you want to make it a little more scratch resistant if it was like an expensive disc.
The bauer pads i use work great. Just do 20 second intervals or not more than a minute. I use the bauer finishing pads (white). Only problem is they are 6” pads so you have to cut them down to size.
Nope. I am a little more heavy handed it seems than most, so that could be a factor but i think its mostly the better pads. I did a new video about them if you want to look. I didn’t use a ps1 disc but i can make a quick short with one 👍
Lots of things wrong with this machine. One of the worst is the lid . The arms that hold the disc plate are plastic and will begin to brake via hairline cracks. The plate and shafts are not balanced and wobble. Its extremely messy . I can go on. Been through three lids assemblys and I use them as you are supposed to. The company's also has horrible customer service and will ship you lid replacements that are warped. This thing burns through discs like no body business
Yea you have to do another process rather than how they tell you to use it. If you use it how they instruct you to, it will mess up discs and fail prematurely due to excessive heat build up.
I still use the JFJ machine but i just use Bauer pads with it. Looking for a replacement machine but everything is a few thousand dollars to get. At least for something that is a significant upgrade from this machine
@@GamingRenewedLLC yeah, I'm getting decent results with JFJ, but I need to implement yours and others suggestions (like the Bauer pads) to improve my results
Yea i ended up completely leaving the jfj pads. Its so crazy that the machine is literally handicapped by its own company haha. It could be so much better if they cared at all
To stop the ring around the middle you can also use the felt car battery rings you can pick up at any auto parts store for less then $4.
Great tip! Going to get some today 👍
Or use a towel like the video
Good video and I love how you use the JFJ compound bottle as a tool 😂
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Underrated video man! Thanks for the heads up with this. You saved me so much time, effort, and quality defects. 💯
Glad it helped!
Preciate the vid bruh bruh! 💪🏽
Thanks 🙏🏽
Good review n tutorial
Thanks!
Great video do you have any tips on not the cleaning bit I use the polish (compound) it’s the wiping clean I have problems leaving more marks on the disc
What I’ve started doing more is giving the discs a few sprays of water before i close the lid and run the cycle. It helps keep heat down and keeps the compound from drying so quick. Plus it makes it a lot easier to wipe off after.
Just make sure you are using a soft microfiber cloth
@@GamingRenewedLLC thanks mate will give that a try 👍
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Hi!
Thanks for the great video.
Do you have no problems with polishing CDs on this machine? I sometimes get burns on PC, Sega Saturn disks that "kill" the disk. Do you have a similar problem?
The only time i get burns is if i let the pad get dry. This can happen if you are using too little product or just running the machine too long. I try to stay away from 2 minutes if doing “blue” back ps2, gamecube, and cd based games like you mentioned. Also, the black backed ps1 games. I do no more than a minute a time. But rather stick to 20-30 second intervals. First time using the pad that day, or if it’s been a couple hours since last used, spray it with water before applying the polish or compound. Helps soften the pad up to absorb the product better. Less heat and reduces chances of damage. Also i tend to lean to using a ring of product instead of just a few dabs and then spread it out with a top or something. Helps ensure that every part of the pad that hits the disk in the beginning spins are covered with product.
Great Video! I bought the Bauer pads you suggested in the comments. I cut them down to 5 inches, but they stand so tall that the pad won't spin. did you cut that down too and if so what was the best way to keep a straight even surface? Thanks!
Hmm that’s odd. I didn’t have to cut them down any height wise. Just to shrink the diameter. Are you using a piece of cut microfiber cloth between the screen down piece and the disk as well? If not, that could be keeping it from spinning with the added thickness of the Bauer pad. That piece sits really hard against the disk (even damaging it) without the cloth.
@@GamingRenewedLLC I use the same micro fiber cloth technique as you. But yeah the thing is like double almost triple the height of the normal pad, so yeah not sure what's up. Thanks for the reply tho!
That is weird. I’m working on an updated video to include using the Bauer pads, so i will look into that more. I know they are thicker, but i haven’t had it affect the pad spinning. Just a little more effort to close the top down.
If you just take some duct tape and tape it to the bottom of the button and cut around the outside and cut out the center circle so you can see the threads it works pretty well. It leaves a very faint ring but no need to fuss with anything and it stays as one piece. It can withstand getting wet as well.
Yea that is a good idea! Someone else had recommended using the little battery post pads to help as well.
@@GamingRenewedLLC They're too thick for me. Don't fit
Oh ok good to know
When and how should i use the sandpaper stickers that come with the package?
You use those on games that are really badly scratched. If you look at my video on resurfacing ps1 games, you will see how i use them as well.
Where you get the replacement pads?
You can get replacement pads from the jfj site here:
www.jfjeasypro.com/product-category/supplies/easy-pro-supplies/
But i use the Bauer pads now and they are way better. Just got to cut them to size like i show on my video. Links here to pads:
White Bauer Pads: www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/polishers-buffers/polishing-pads-wheels-accessories/6-in/6-in-ultra-fine-foam-polishing-pad-white-56664.html
Yellow Bauer Pads: www.harborfreight.com/6-in-fine-foam-polishing-pad-yellow-56665.html?campaignid=12189147054&adsetid=123858086824&product=56665&store=3025&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADAHb4fod-fczXGOU7R80Il8Vzehc&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIybHf1c2YhwMVXl1HAR0CTgg8EAQYASABEgK_1vD_BwE
If u put a blank disk behind the game ur buffing keeps ya game from getting as hot
Or more to take advantage of all the buffing pad
this is Gold thank you
is there a way to remove the black wheel to get it clean where the disc is mounted
Yes. You just have to pull it up off the rod it sits on. Now i will say that these machines are not known for build quality, so be careful. I usually just take a brush and clean underneath mine. I never really worry about cleaning the top of the wheel because it is just covered by pad anyway. I just make sure it is clean enough for a good bond to the pad.
@@GamingRenewedLLC questions for the sand paper pads how do you replace a new sheet to the sand paper pad when it has been use because isn't like really glue on to the pad? idk if you use the sand paper pads?
I do use them. They actually peel off the pads pretty cleanly when you need to change them. They have their own pads they sit on. Not the buffing or polish pads. But yea just peel it off and stick a new one on.
will this machine be compatible with gamecube games if it please demonstrate a video thanks
You have to buy an adapter to do them. Once i get mine i will make a video on using it.
Mines been sheld so maybe I’ll pull it out where at stuff u use
All the links to the latest stuff i use for best results and a tutorial on how i use them are in the latest video:
Trust the Process: Resurfacing 6 BAD and WORST Condition Discs w/ the JFJ Easy Pro Plus!
ruclips.net/video/NJijF-eqTOo/видео.html
Do you add the compound after each disk or can you do a few at a time?
I always add after each disk. You don’t want it to dry out while it’s spinning because heat will build up quick and destroy the disk. It will look clean but it won’t play.
I only spray the water on the pad before applying the compound to it for the first use that day, or i will reapply the water spray again if the machine has sat for a few hours without use. Helps it soften up and absorb the compound better on that first use.
@@GamingRenewedLLC will it do GameCube disks?
@@GamingRenewedLLC also what pads do you use?
So it says it will do GameCube disks but i haven’t had one i needed to resurface yet, so i don’t know how it actually does with them.
I started using the Bauer auto detailing pads now. Better quality and they hold up better. I use the green (medium) pad for buffing and the white (ultra-fine) pad for polishing. They also dispel heat better than the JFJ pads too.
@@thadofalltrades It will, but you'll have to buy the Gamecube Adapter for it
I was doing good for a while with mine. Recently changed out my buffing pads. Now I'm struggling with swirls again. I started using McGuires swirl remover and did help a lot. I do use water, more than you are actually. Where did you get the yellow polish pad, mine did not come with one and don't see them online. Thanks for making this video.
The yellow pad came with mine but i got it from amazon. I think it was a little bundle or something. I actually started using Bauers heavy duty automotive detailing pads now. I use the green medium pad for buffing and the white ultra fine pad for polishing. Honestly the polishing pad works amazing by itself. I only use the green pad to buff really bad discs now, because its like a very light sand with the buff. Its a little more course than the JFJ buffing pad.
The Bauers hold up a lot longer and also don’t get as hot either. I get mine from the local Harbor Freight.
Forgot to add that they are 7in pads instead of 6in so you have to cut them to size. Doesn’t have to be exact. I usually use the jfj pad to trace the circle on the bauer pad as a cutting guide. Also the bauer pad center is bigger than the jfj but it doesn’t matter. Just center it and you’re fine.
Here is the links if you are interested:
Medium: www.harborfreight.com/7-in-medium-foam-polishing-pad-green-57347.html
White: www.harborfreight.com/7-in-ultra-fine-foam-polishing-pad-white-57344.html
I've seen 3 other videos saying the same thing..lol. you'd think the manufacturer woukd take some lessons. I was planning on buying it for my reselling but now I'm not sure. There are cheaper ones but this one, despite having to do what you did, seems to work best.
Lol. It really is a great machine. It’s so disappointing the instructions are bad. If you do decide to get it, you can also use the bauer polishing and buffing pads with it as well. Instead of the pads from JFJ. JFJ pads don’t last the longest. So i started using the Bauer heavy duty buffing pad (green) for buffing and the Bauer white polishing ones for the final touch. They are rated for automotive use so they hold up better. The green buffing pads are also clean finish so you don’t need to use the polishing pad often. Unless the disc was really bad.
Just wondering: Did you pick the 5 or 6 inch pads and did you have to cut them to the correct size? Also, do you use these pads for GameCube games? Thanks a lot for the guide, especially the tip with the gasket was very helpful! @@GamingRenewedLLC
I got the 6 inch ones and cut them to the same size of the jfj ones. Just take the jfj pad and set it on the back of the bauer one where the Velcro is. Take a black marker and trace the jfj pad. Then use that to guide the cut. I used regular scissors. Doesn’t have to be perfect either. I haven’t used it for any GameCube games yet. Need more capital coming in before buying those lol.
I just realized i never talked about the new pads i started using in that video lol. Its an older video. The JFJ pads wear quickly. So i started using 6in Bauer buffing and polishing pads. Green color for buff and white for polish. They are for automotive use and hold up a lot better. Disks come out looking great as well.
Unfortunately, here in the EU, we don't have easy access to specific products such as Bauer's pad. I'm currently in search of a generic alternative. I plan to examine some options on Wednesday. If they prove to be suitable, they may serve as an alternative for EU clients. Right now, importing from the US is virtually impossible due to exorbitant shipping fees @@GamingRenewedLLC
Does the pad get worn down over time? I buffed a stack of games and the machine is full of bits of the pad and the pad is noticeably smaller
Yes it does. Make sure you are using enough product because if the pad dries out during a cycle it deteriorates the pad faster and can possibly damage the game too. Also, make sure you are smearing the product into the pad. If not, it will sling it all over the place when it first starts up and it will dry into bits everywhere.
Also, try to stay away from 2 min cycles. At most do 1 min. Then give it a few seconds to cool down and run another 20 secs or 1 min if still not enough. 2min cycles tend to dry the pad out before it finishes.
Pregunta 1
Siguen fabricando la maquina jfj easy pro?
I had to use google translate so apologies if this is wrong. I think they still manufacture the JFJ Easy Pro+. I bought mine from Amazon.
@@GamingRenewedLLC ok amazon
Yeap 👍
Is it better than the $1900 machine? Great video brother
I think you are talking about the eco pro 2? If so, I’ve never used one so can’t say. But i doubt it would be better. The big advantage the eco pro has is it can continuously add water and product while the repair is in process. So you can stop heat buildup a lot better that way and get better results. JFJ is good, but from a technical perspective it really shouldn’t outperform the Eco machines.
@@GamingRenewedLLC Yoh have proven it’s better bro for 5% of the price of an eco pro
Lol 😂. Yea price wise its definitely better. I guess if you are doing a lot of discs a day it would save more time going the Eco route. Since its no pad changes or applying product and water. Just click and it does all the work for you. But I’m not doing enough resurfacing to justify that price tag.
Yeah, throw away their polishing compound at once, and buy Meguiars Compound.
I lost patience with the JFJ and invested in an Eco Pro 2.
Then what will you use to spread the meguiars with? Lol 😂
@@GamingRenewedLLC My fingers. Or a spoon.
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where did you buy the compound and polish product
I use the meguairs 105 and 205. You can get it from any automotive store, walmart, or amazon.
@@GamingRenewedLLC any update for the gamecube kit you promised to do a video
Not yet. Been busy with end of school year stuff for the kiddos. Its still in the works. Just have to buy the adapter. The biggest hurdle is finding the yellow polishing pad for the gamecube adapter. I see the gamecube playe adapter, the gamecube pad spindle, and the buffing pad but no polish pad. On the JFJ site they have the white buffing pad for the gamecube adapter but they don’t have the yellow polish pad listed. Not really sure how you could get good results without having both. So trying to figure that out as well. Nothing is as it should be with this company lol.
The 105 works amazing and just came out recently. I actually had a respirator before but now I don't use it as the 105 is less fumy and "dusty." The pearls in the 105 are meant to last longer and it cuts so well now it takes care of medium scratches completely. One minute takes care of most issues. If I need more I rotate the disc halfway and do another minute. You can polish afterwards but not really necessary unless you want to make it a little more scratch resistant if it was like an expensive disc.
Yea the 105 is a great product. 3D makes good stuff too.
Recommend getting affiliate links for the products you use.
Thanks for the advice. Appreciate it
@@GamingRenewedLLC cause I just got this machine and would use your links if they were available
I appreciate it. I will look into it.
Wish someone could figure out how to make ps1 games good. For some reason always get swirls. All the other systems nooo problem.
I started using different pads. I will try them out on a PS1 game and see how it does and let you know.
@@GamingRenewedLLC Hey any update on this?
The bauer pads i use work great. Just do 20 second intervals or not more than a minute. I use the bauer finishing pads (white). Only problem is they are 6” pads so you have to cut them down to size.
@@GamingRenewedLLC No swirl pattern on ps1 though?
Nope. I am a little more heavy handed it seems than most, so that could be a factor but i think its mostly the better pads. I did a new video about them if you want to look. I didn’t use a ps1 disc but i can make a quick short with one 👍
Lots of things wrong with this machine. One of the worst is the lid . The arms that hold the disc plate are plastic and will begin to brake via hairline cracks. The plate and shafts are not balanced and wobble. Its extremely messy . I can go on. Been through three lids assemblys and I use them as you are supposed to. The company's also has horrible customer service and will ship you lid replacements that are warped. This thing burns through discs like no body business
Yea you have to do another process rather than how they tell you to use it. If you use it how they instruct you to, it will mess up discs and fail prematurely due to excessive heat build up.
Did you go with another one instead?
I still use the JFJ machine but i just use Bauer pads with it. Looking for a replacement machine but everything is a few thousand dollars to get. At least for something that is a significant upgrade from this machine
@@GamingRenewedLLC yeah, I'm getting decent results with JFJ, but I need to implement yours and others suggestions (like the Bauer pads) to improve my results
Yea i ended up completely leaving the jfj pads. Its so crazy that the machine is literally handicapped by its own company haha. It could be so much better if they cared at all