View Full Version : PC Pads vs. Speeds
CrobarCars
03-27-2004, 01:26 PM
What speeds on the PC with the different cutting, polish, finishing pads are members most comfortable using? Any reason to use 5-6 vs. 1-3? I would think the job one is facing will determine what to use. Usually I am in the 4-4.5 range with all pads, but I couldn`t tell you why. I certainly do not want to be afraid to experiment but knowing what to expect would help greatly.
CharlesW
03-27-2004, 01:40 PM
Other than when I used 6 for Scratch-X and Meguiar`s #9 to remove a true scratch, I can`t remember the last time I used other than 4.5 on the speed dial.
It seems to work fine for normal swirl removal, polishing, and applying liquid sealant/wax.
:dunno
Charles
awd330
03-27-2004, 06:17 PM
My preferences -
- 4.5-5.5 for paint correction (swirls, scratches, oxidation)
- 4 for final polishing
- 3 for spreading sealants
For the first two items, I spread the product at speed 2 before cranking it up to work the product.
kimwallace
03-27-2004, 06:53 PM
I am usually a half a step higher than awd330
Products like DACP seem to break down better for me when run at 5 1/2 - 6
Don`t you wish the speed control on the PC was more user friendly (in a better place)???
andriver
03-27-2004, 07:25 PM
I usually follow awd330 speeds.
awd330
03-27-2004, 11:37 PM
Originally posted by kimwallace
Don`t you wish the speed control on the PC was more user friendly (in a better place)???
Yes! I wish it was on the side, somewhere near the power switch.
CrobarCars
03-28-2004, 12:29 AM
Thank you everyone. I have a much better idea about using the PC to a more efficient level.
dalmore
03-28-2004, 04:25 AM
Originally posted by kimwallace
... Don`t you wish the speed control on the PC was more user friendly (in a better place)???
:yeah
I wish the PC and a rotary had a variable speed control trigger and a lock. I`ve got an electric drill from the 1960`s that has a trigger you squeeze tighter and tighter to get the speed you want and then a button next to it to lock in that speed. With this method you can start slowly to spread the product and gradually increase the speed to where you need it and then lock it in.
Porter Cable....Makita....are you listening????
kimwallace
03-28-2004, 03:20 PM
My Milwaukee rotary has a speed dial right where your thumb rests and you can change the speed while you are buffing without even looking at the buffer. I think many of the other rotaries are like this also. It is really handy!!