View Full Version : RMP for Sealent/Polish/Wax
james04
03-05-2004, 05:10 PM
hi,
i`m going to order a portercable or such polisher and I need to know how many RPMs to use w/ sealents/ploishes and wax?
thanks,
Chris Y.
03-05-2004, 05:32 PM
With the PC Dual-Action Polisher...the speeds go from 0-6. For swirl removal, I like 5.0-5.5... For applying polishes, maybe a step down, 4.0-4.5.
If you`re talking about a circular polisher, which Porter Cable also makes. That is adjustable to specific RPM speeds... Usually 1500+ for compounding, 1000-1300 for polishing.
ranch4x4
03-05-2004, 05:45 PM
For polishing with a PC, I set it at 4.5-5.0 and for waxing about 3.0
I agree with the PC I use between 4.0-4.5 for polish and 3.0-3.5 for sealant.
groebuck
03-05-2004, 11:50 PM
sooooo - who uses 6? :)
Patrick
03-06-2004, 09:53 AM
I do, thats why they have it ! I normally apply sealant by hand, but all polishing and SMR`ing is at high speed......