Guest OneReign Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Did a search, but came up with nada. What is the recommended speed for applying MSW with the PC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegeaney Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 I have a question I have been pondering since I got my PC. Can you adjust speed with the PC spinning, or should I turn it off, adjust the speed and turn it back on. You can change the speed while it's running. I normally start things out on a slower speed, spread the product, and then crank up the OPM's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug123 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 You want it to look right, just like the rest of us. This is part science and part art! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aworkman Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Thanks. I added another light layer of wax and things are looking good. I think I might have a slight addiction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug123 Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 3k opm - me too, after spreading it at about 2k. Make sure you get it spread thin. As said above, if you think it might be too sparse, you can put on another thin coat on the areas in question, no prob. Thin is the way to go with MSW. I have heard reports that if it is too thick, it gets hard to remove. BTW, I had beading after a rainstorm with MSW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ1o87 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 3k opm for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooners Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I used 3 small pea sized drops per area I was working on. I see above that I should be using 2-3 dime shaped drops...is that what you guys use? I think I may used way too little. If I should be using more, can I wax over what's already there in those areas where I used too little? Thanks! I think you used the correct amount. You want to apply a thin layer, especially with sealants. 2-3 dime shaped drops per panel sounds like too much product, and you'd probably have a difficult time trying to remove that much product. If you're concerned about coverage, you can always apply another layer of MSW after it's had about a day to cure. As for the water beading, that's not necessarily an indicator of protection. Water beading is more of an indicator of high surface tension. My car hasn't been caught in the rain with MSW on it, but I think I've seen some people say the water sheeted off with MSW. I think a sheeting action would actually be better as water beading can lead to problems like water spots. Not sure on MSW, but I know of some products that are designed to sheet vs bead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aworkman Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 This is from the 2nd Generation Complete Machine Essentials Kit Directions: 5. The final step is Waxing: after you have polished the car, whether you did minor correcting or more extreme correcting, applying and removing the wax is the same process. A. Attach the 2nd Generation Black Waxing Pad to the backing plate B. Doing a fender or hood at a time, apply 2-3 dime shaped squirts of the Machine Super Wax onto your pad. C. Before turning on the PC, quickly spread the product on the area you are working. D. Turn the speed of the PC to 2.5 and spread the wax evenly. E. After the wax is evenly applied turn the speed up to about 3 or 4, and apply the wax laterally and vertically. F. With waxing, you don’t need to let anything break down, so what you are looking to do is spread the wax, thin and evenly across the section you are working. Hi. I jumped on the forum tonight to ask a question about MSW and I came across the instructions above. I've used SHR and FMP and MSW on about 1/4 of my car so far. (BTW I am a first-timer) Things are coming along nicely, other than a few user error snags along the way. Anyway, for some reason I was thinking I didn't use enough MSW. It rained today and I think my suspicions were confirmed in that the water hardly beaded in the areas I waxed. I used 3 small pea sized drops per area I was working on. I see above that I should be using 2-3 dime shaped drops...is that what you guys use? I think I may used way too little. If I should be using more, can I wax over what's already there in those areas where I used too little? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiterp199 Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Thanks guys. I usually adjust the speed while it is spinning. I just wanted to make sure I was not damaging the pc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Correct me if I'm wrong... There's really not right or wrong answer?? Do what makes you comfy. I'd stay under 4 though. As long as you keep it against the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Correct me if I'm wrong... There's really not right or wrong answer?? Do what makes you comfy. I'd stay under 4 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiterp199 Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 I have a question I have been pondering since I got my PC. Can you adjust speed with the PC spinning, or should I turn it off, adjust the speed and turn it back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooners Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I use the PC at 3 OPM for the MSW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I do it at 3000opm as well... 1000opm to start and get it spread out, then 3000opm to get the coat nice and thin and even as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I use the PC at 3 OPM for the MSW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolth Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I use the PC at 3 OPM for the MSW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ryan Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I usually apply it between 3 and 4 with my PC, I find the faster its moving, the thinner I can get the coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 This is from the 2nd Generation Complete Machine Essentials Kit Directions: 5. The final step is Waxing: after you have polished the car, whether you did minor correcting or more extreme correcting, applying and removing the wax is the same process. A. Attach the 2nd Generation Black Waxing Pad to the backing plate B. Doing a fender or hood at a time, apply 2-3 dime shaped squirts of the Machine Super Wax onto your pad. C. Before turning on the PC, quickly spread the product on the area you are working. D. Turn the speed of the PC to 2.5 and spread the wax evenly. E. After the wax is evenly applied turn the speed up to about 3 or 4, and apply the wax laterally and vertically. F. With waxing, you don’t need to let anything break down, so what you are looking to do is spread the wax, thin and evenly across the section you are working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OneReign Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Awesome, thanks for the quick reply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I like it pretty low... You're not doing any correcting so #2 is more than enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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