Machine speed

[45mike]

I am new at this a maybe missed it in the videos, but is there a rule of thumb for machine speed? example if correcting with microfiber pad slower speed or faster speed, if finish polishing same question. Thanks for your help

[egott_91]

I usually work on speed 5 or 6 when doing any type of correction work, no matter the pad material (foam or MF). However, depending on your clear coat, different speeds might work out better.

[rkj4243]

Typically for correcting paint you would want to use a higher speed, to correct faster, no matter what machine you are using, and for final polishing you could slow the machine down to say 4 if you are more comfortable with the lower speed.

 

To apply glaze, sealant, or wax using a machine you could use even lower speeds, in the 2 range.

 

This information is posted in the videos, you may have missed it, and I would also think there may have been an older post in the forum regarding this topic.

 

Hope this helps!

[GXPaycheck]

I think Dylan had a thread on the subject in here somewheres.

[Chris@Adams]

Yea for correcting with either MF pad or foam pad I work on 5 or 6.....6 most of the time.

[Ashley@Adams]

Yes, I agree.  When correcting paint (with foam or microfiber), you want to work on a higher speed.  This will give you optimum results.   Technique also plays a big role, so I would watch the polishing videos before you get started.   

[Guest washemup]

Machine speed when compounding with a microfiber pad is usually done from speeds 5-6. Depending on the severity of defects your trying to remove, and the hardness/softness of the paint, you may use a lower cut pad.

 

Do a test section first when compounding with a foam cutting pad initially and determine by results if additional cut is needed, then go to a microfiber pad if your defects aren't being removed. It's not uncommon to have light marring or haze after compounding. Generally the more haze you see, the softer the paint is.

 

Finishing polish will remove light micro marring and haze. Select your pad based on which pad was needed to remove defects. Some softer paints can be finished with a no cut pad, while harder paints generally need a pad with some cut when finishing.

 

Machine speed when finishing can usually be done at a slower speed 4-5, as your not focused on defect removal, but bringing the finish to a high gloss. 

 

Once you have achieved the results you looking for in your test spot, complete entire car with same process. Clean your pad every section with compressed air, a pad brush, or a cotton towel.

When your results diminish in your next section after cleaning pad, it's time for a fresh pad.

 

 

[Granite State]

Mike, Send a PM with your email address. I have made up a chart for my customers to use in reference to

speeds, pads and products.

[stripesace]

Mike, Send a PM with your email address. I have made up a chart for my customers to use in reference tospeeds, pads and products.

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